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Courses | Master of Arts (Theology — Greek and Non-Greek Track)

Below are the course requirements for this academic program. For more program details, including graduation requirements and learning outcomes, visit Biola's academic catalog.

Specialization Requirements

Program Structure

The academic programs leading to the degree Master of Arts with a specialization in Theology is comprised of 49 credits, including:

  1. Biblical and theological foundations.
  2. Spiritual Formation Focus (SFF).
  3. Academic specialization in one of four disciplines requiring biblical language studies, or general studies in which biblical languages are not required.
  4. Additional elective courses determined by the student in consultation with the advisor.

Students may complete this specialization online, on-campus, or by a combination of those two modalities.

Combined B.A. - M.A. Program

Students in Biola University's Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Theology, and Ministry with a concentration in Theology may take graduate courses in their senior year, allowing the completion of a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in an accelerated format. See the Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Theology, and Ministry for the undergraduate portion of the accelerated B.A. - M.A. program.

Advanced Standing

Applicants who have taken undergraduate courses in biblical or theological studies may request advanced standing based on collegiate work. See Talbot Admissions Requirements for details. Note: if master's level courses are given advanced standing based on undergraduate coursework, some Ph.D. programs may require additional graduate courses in order to meet doctoral program requirements.

Biblical Languages Requirement

Hebrew

The Hebrew courses listed below are required for the Hebrew track. Qualifying examinations to test out of TTOT 603 or TTOT 604 are available to all interested students. Depending on exam results, a student may enroll directly into TTOT 604 or TTOT 703. For any language courses waived by the qualifying examination, the student should take an equal number of credits in any department at Talbot (3 or 6)

Greek

The Greek courses listed below are required for the Greek track. Qualifying examinations to test out of TTNT 501 or TTNT 502 are available to all interested students. Depending on exam results, a student may enroll directly into TTNT 502 or TTNT 503. For any language courses waived by a qualifying examination, the student should take an equal number of credits in any department at Talbot (3 or 6).

Curriculum Requirements

Prerequisite Courses
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Program Courses
TTBE 517Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods3
TTSF 501Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation3
TTSF 503Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation3
TTSF 504Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines1
TTSF 505Talbot Spiritual Direction I0
TTSF 506Talbot Spiritual Direction II0
TTTH 521Theology I: God, Scripture, Creation3
TTTH 522Theology II: Christ, Humanity, Sin, Salvation3
TTTH 623Theology III: Spirit, Church, Last Things3
Theology Specialization Courses
TTHT 505Patristic and Medieval Theology3
TTHT 506Reformation and Modern Theology3
TTTH 709Contemporary Theology3
TTTH 714Christology3
Select one of the following:3
World Religions
Apologetics
Select either the Hebrew, Greek, or Bible Exposition option below15
Hebrew Option
Elements of Hebrew I
Elements of Hebrew II
Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis
Select 6 credits of General Elective courses 1
Greek Option
Beginning Greek I
Beginning Greek II
Introduction to Exegesis
Select 6 credits of General Elective courses 1
Bible Exposition Option
Elementary Principles of the Biblical Languages
Elective courses from TTBE, NT, OT (Select 3 approved credits)
Select 9 credits of General Elective courses 2
Total Credits49
1

Students may take up to 6 graduate elective credits in other schools of Biola University with advisor's approval.

2

Students may take up to 9 graduate elective credits in other schools of Biola University with advisor's approval.