The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (M.A.B.S.) degree from a seminary will equip you to study the Bible in depth. You will study a broad overview of both Old and New Testaments, as well as see how the two fit together in the grand storyline of Scripture. You will also be able to look at individual books of the Bible and better grasp their meanings, and you may have the opportunity to study the Bible in its original languages of Greek and Hebrew, allowing you to dive even deeper into the text and see more of its richness.
A seminary M.A. in Biblical Studies degree is designed to equip lay leaders in churches so they can effectively and accurately teach the Bible. It will also prepare students for vocational ministry in any teaching or preaching position, such as a pastor, assistant pastor, or youth minister. The MABS is an excellent degree for anyone wishing to understand and teach the Bible better.
Seminaries with Accredited Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Degrees
- Moody Theological Seminary (M.A. in Biblical Studies)
- Moody Theological Seminary (M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies)
- New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.A. in Biblical Studies)
- Pheonix Seminary (M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies)
- Western Seminary (M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies)
M.A. in Biblical Studies Degrees — Exegetical Focus
- Western Seminary (M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies with Exegetical track)
M.A. in New Testament Studies
- Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary (M.A. in New Testament)
- Northern Baptist Theolgoical Seminary (M.A. in New Testament)
M.A. in Old Testament Studies
- Northern Baptist Theolgoical Seminary (M.A. in Old Testament)
Looking for more seminary degrees? Check out:
- Master of Arts degrees
- Master of Arts in Theological Studies degrees
- Master of Arts in Regilgion degrees
- Master of Divinity degrees
- Master of Theological Studies degrees
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