Trinity Offers Five Degrees at the Master’s level in the School of Biblical and Theological Studies:
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 Biblical Studies
Degree Completion Plan 2015/2016
Focus Core (27 Credits)
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- OT 624 Old Testament Backgrounds
- NT 624 Social Science Study of the New Testament
- BS 680 Biblical Prophecy
- BS 677 Primary Source Studies
- BS 697 Historical Jesus Studies
- BS 699 Pauline Studies
- BS 645 Old Testament Literature and Criticism
- NT 628 New Testament Use of the Old Testament
Electives (9 Credits)
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
Total Credits: 36
Purpose:
The Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies is designed to provide learners with a deeper knowledge and understanding of the issues related to the latest scholarship in the field as well as various forms of textual criticism and their proper application. Learners will gain sharper skills to critique and analyze the key issues along the spectrum of Biblical studies from a conservative, orthodox Christian perspective as well as expound and defend positions from that perspective.
Potential Career Opportunities:
Pastor, Education Pastor, Associate Pastor, Author, Paid Contributor, Biblical Counselor, Christian Counselor, Itinerate Christian Lecturer.
Master of Arts in Biblical Theology
Degree Completion Plan 2015/2016
Focus Core (27 Credits)
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- TH 511 Theology 1
- TH 512 Theology 2
- TH 683 Old Testament Theology
- TH 533 New Testament Theology
- TH 545 Principles of Contemporary Theology
- TH 595 Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ
- TH 684 Doctrine of the Church
- TH 633 Soteriology and Election
Electives (9 Credits)
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
Total Credits: 36
Purpose:
The Master of Arts degree in Biblical Theology is designed to provide learners with a deeper knowledge and understanding of the theology of various groupings of texts and the various authors of Scripture as well as the redemptive-historical narrative of Scripture as it progressively unfolds over Biblical history. Learners will acquire sharpened skills in order properly exegete the texts and expound the theology from the texts.
Potential Career Opportunities:
Pastor, Education Pastor, Associate Pastor, Author, Paid Contributor, Biblical Counselor, Christian Counselor, Itinerate Christian Lecturer.
Master of Arts in New Testament Studies
Degree Completion Plan 2015/2016
Focus Core (27 Credits)
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- NT 624 Social Science Study of the New Testament
- NT 628 New Testament Use of the Old Testament
- NT 515 Introduction to the New Testament
- TH 533 New Testament Theology
- NT 510 Life and Letters of Paul
- NT 547 Synoptic Gospels
- NT 634 The Gospel of John
- NT 545 The Book of Acts
Electives (9 Credits)
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
Total Credits: 36
Purpose:
The Master of Arts degree in New Testament Studies is designed to provide learners with a deeper knowledge and understanding of the New Testament in its historical and cultural setting. Learners will acquire the skills in order properly exegete the texts and expound the theology from the texts.
Potential Career Opportunities:
Pastor, Education Pastor, Associate Pastor, Author, Paid Contributor, Biblical Counselor, Christian Counselor, Itinerate Christian Lecturer.
Master of Arts in Old Testament Studies
Degree Completion Plan 2015/2016
Focus Core (27 Credits)
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- OT 624 Old Testament Backgrounds
- BS 680 Biblical Prophecy
- TH 683 Old Testament Theology
- OT 514 Introduction to the Old Testament
- OT 625 Wisdom Literature
- OT 516 Genesis: In-Depth Study
- OT 688 The Book of Isaiah
- OT 502 The Book of Exodus
Electives (9 Credits)
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
Total Credits: 36
Purpose:
The Master of Arts degree in Old Testament Studies is designed to provide learners with a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Old Testament in its historical and cultural setting. Learners will acquire the skills in order properly exegete the texts and expound the theology from the texts.
Potential Career Opportunities:
Pastor, Education Pastor, Associate Pastor, Author, Paid Contributor, Biblical Counselor, Christian Counselor, Itinerate Christian Lecturer.
Master of Arts in Systematic Theology
Degree Completion Plan 2015/2016
Focus Core (30 Credits)
- BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
- TH 606 Doctrine of Scripture
- 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 Doctrine of Eschatology
- TH 545 Principles of Contemporary Theology
Electives (6 Credits)
- Elective
- Elective
Total Credits: 36
Purpose:
The Master of Arts degree in Systematic Theology is designed to equip learners with a deeper knowledge and understanding of the central doctrines of the Christian faith. Known as “the Queen of the Sciences,” the degree in Systematic Theology engages learners to grasp the various theological categories in their full scriptural dress.
Potential Career Opportunities:
Pastor, Education Pastor, Associate Pastor, Author, Paid Contributor, Biblical Counselor, Christian Counselor, Itinerate Christian Lecturer.
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Preston Cave, 2012 Graduate
BA/MA Christian Education
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Paul Robinson
2014 Graduate
"As a recent graduate of Trinity Theological Seminary (August, 2014), with a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Counseling, I feel a responsibility and obligation to heartily recommend Trinity to any aspiring Christian of any age interested in formal education, training and continued preparation to battle for the truths of God’s Word."
James Roy Dykes, Jr. Founder and Director, Biblical Counseling of Greater Atlanta 2014 Graduate
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Dr. Ted Denny
Senior Pastor
Bethel Baptist Church
Palrnyra, Tennessee
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Rick Beard, 2013 Graduate