Would you like to earn a Masters in Biblical Studies Online or Masters in Theology Online?
Trinity Offers Nine Degrees at the Master’s level in the School of Biblical and Theological Studies:
- Master of Arts in Bible and Theology
- Master of Arts in New Testament Studies
- Master of Arts in Old Testament Studies
- Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
- Master of Arts in Biblical Theology
- Master of Arts in Systematic Theology
- Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (With Languages)
- Master of Arts in Biblical Theology (With Languages)
- Master of Arts in Systematic Theology (With Languages)
Program course listings are typical representations of requirements. Course listings, however, may be customized through admissions to meet specific ministry needs.
Master of Arts in Bible and Theology
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits
Major Core – 15 credits
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- TH 511 Theology I
- TH 512 Theology II
- TH 683 Old Testament Theology
- TH 533 New Testament Theology
Bible and Theology Core Electives – 12 credits
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
Electives – 6 credits
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
Total Credits: 36
Master of Arts in New Testament Studies
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits
Major Core – 15 credits
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- BS 625 Social Science Study of the New Testament
- BS 677 Primary Source Studies
- BS 628 New Testament Use of the Old Testament
- TH 533 New Testament Theology
Bible Core – 15 credits
- NT 611 The Synoptic Authors: In-Depth Study
- NT 612 The Johannine Literature: In-Depth Study
- NT 613 The Pauline Literature I: In-Depth Study
- NT 614 The Pauline Literature II: In-Depth Study
- NT 615 The General Epistles: In-Depth Study
Elective – 3 credits
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
Total Credits: 36
Master of Arts in Old Testament Studies
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits
Major Core – 15 credits
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- BS 624 Old Testament Backgrounds
- BS 677 Primary Source Studies
- BS 628 New Testament Use of the Old Testament
- TH 683 Old Testament Theology
Bible and Theology Core – 15 credits
- OT 525 Pentateuch: In-Depth Study
- OT 526 The Historical Books: In-Depth Study
- OT 527 The Poetic and Wisdom Writings: In-Depth Study
- OT 528 The Major Prophets: In-Depth Study
- OT 529 The Minor Prophets: In-Depth Study
Elective – 3 credits
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
Total Credits: 36
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (with Electives)
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits
Major Core – 18 credits
- RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- BS 624 Old Testament Backgrounds
- BS 625 Social Science Study of the New Testament
- BS 677 Primary Source Studies
- BS 628 New Testament Use of the Old Testament
Bible and Theology Core Electives – 18 credits
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
Electives – 6 credits
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
RW 605 Master’s Thesis – 3 credits
Total Credits: 48
Master of Arts in Biblical Theology (with Electives)
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits
Major Core – 21 credits
- RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- TH 683 Old Testament Theology
- TH 533 New Testament Theology
- TH 511 Theology I
- TH 512 Theology II
- TH 545 Principles of Contemporary Theology
Bible and Theology Core Electives – 15 credits
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
Electives – 6 credits
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
RW 605 Master’s Thesis – 3 credits
Total Credits: 48
Master of Arts in Systematic Theology (with Electives)
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits
Major Core – 36 credits
- RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- TH 606 Doctrine of the Bible
- TH 607 Doctrine of God
- TH 595 Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ
- TH 573 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
- TH 631 Man, Sin, and Sanctification
- TH 633 Soteriology and Election
- TH 684 Doctrine of the Church
- TH 638 Angelology and Demonology
- TH 636 Eschatology
- TH 698 The Doctrine of Hell
Electives – 6 credits
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
RW 605 Master’s Thesis – 3 credits
Total Credits: 48
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (with Languages)
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits
Major Core – 18 credits
- RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- BS 624 Old Testament Backgrounds
- BS 625 Social Science Study of the New Testament
- BS 677 Primary Source Studies
- BS 628 New Testament Use of the Old Testament
Bible and Theology Core Electives – 6 credits
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
Languages – 12 credits
- LG 593 Biblical Hebrew I
- LG 594 Biblical Hebrew II
- LG 693 Biblical Greek I
- LG 694 Biblical Greek II
Electives – 6 credits
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
RW 605 Master’s Thesis – 3 credits
Total Credits: 48
Master of Arts in Biblical Theology (with Languages)
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits
Major Core – 21 credits
- RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- TH 683 Old Testament Theology
- TH 533 New Testament Theology
- TH 545 Principles of Contemporary Theology
- TH 511 Theology I
- TH 512 Theology II
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
- LG 593 Biblical Hebrew I
- LG 594 Biblical Hebrew II
- LG 693 Biblical Greek I
- LG 694 Biblical Greek II
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
- EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- TH 606 Doctrine of the Bible
- TH 607 Doctrine of God
- TH 595 Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ
- TH 573 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
- TH 631 Man, Sin, and Sanctification
- TH 633 Soteriology and Election
- TH 684 Doctrine of the Church
- TH 636 Eschatology
- LG 593 Biblical Hebrew I
- LG 594 Biblical Hebrew II
- LG 693 Biblical Greek I
- LG 694 Biblical Greek II
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
Bible and Theology Core Electives – 6 credits
Languages – 12 credits
Electives – 6 credits
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
RW 605 Master’s Thesis – 3 credits
Total Credits: 48
Master of Arts in Systematic Theology (with Languages)
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits
Major Core – 30 credits
Languages – 12 credits
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
RW 605 Master’s Thesis – 3 credits
Total Credits: 48
Through Trinity’s 100% online seminary, you can earn a Masters in Biblical Studies Online, a Masters in Theology Online, or other masters degrees from the convenience of your home or office. For more information, complete the “Request more information” form on the right side of this page.