Biblical Studies
The Master of Arts (Theology) in Biblical Studies provides a path of advanced study in the scriptures and the biblical world, often in preparation for doctoral studies. Students who enter the MA in Biblical Studies will choose an area of concentration in (1) the Hebrew Bible, (2) New Testament, or (3) Second Temple Judaism. Each concentration will introduce students to the academic field of study, provide advanced language courses for engaging the biblical text in the primary language(s), and work towards advanced research and writing, culminating in a written thesis.
For admission requirements and tuition information visit the Master of Arts (Theology) page.
Contact
Rev. Dr. H. Daniel Zacharias
Associate Dean
PHONE: 1-902-585-1682EMAIL: danny.zacharias@acadiau.caContact
Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Walsh
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
PHONE: (902) 585-2226EMAIL: matthew.walsh@acadiau.ca
Program Overview
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours Core Courses IDTH 5010 Orientation Pass / Fail BIBL 5023 Interpreting the Old Testament 3 BIBL 5033 Interpreting the New Testament 3 CHUR 5013 Introduction to Christian History 3 THEO 5013 Christian Theology 1 3 THEO 5023 Christian Theology 2 3 THEO 7113
(Or THEO 6013)Christian Theology in a Pluralistic Context
OR Christian Ethics3 XXXX Elective (1) 3 Core credit hours 21 SPECIALIZATION BIBL 7613 or
BIBL 7733 or
BIBL 7633Guided Readings in Old Testament 1 or
Guided Readings in 2nd Temple Judaism 1 or
Guided Readings in New Testament3 BIBL 7623 or
BIBL 7743 or
BIBL 7643Guided Readings in Old Testament 2 or
Guided Readings in 2nd Temple Judaism 2 or
Guided Readings in New Testament3 HEBR 5013 Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 1 3 HEBR 5023 Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 2 3 GREE 5013 Foundations of New Testament Greek 1 3 GREE 5023 Foundations of New Testament Greek 2 3 HEBR 6013 or
GREE 6013Intermediate Hebrew or
Intermediate Greek (2)3 Specialization credit hours 21 THESIS IDTH 7813 Graduate Seminar 3 XXXX Directed Study -Cross disciplinary recommended 3 BIBL 7916
BIBL 7926Thesis 6,6 Thesis credit hours 18 Total Credit Hours 60
Electives and Directed Studies should be chosen in consultation with your program supervisor.
- This elective must be Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) if the Bible Knowledge Exam has not successfully been completed.
- Students concentrating in Old Testament will take Intermediate Hebrew, students concentrating in New Testament will take Intermediate Greek.
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours Core Courses IDTH 5010 Orientation Pass / Fail SPECIALIZATION BIBL 7613 or
BIBL 7733 or
BIBL 7633Guided Readings in Old Testament 1 or
Guided Readings in 2nd Temple Judaism 1 or
Guided Readings in New Testament3 BIBL 7623 or
BIBL 7743 or
BIBL 7643Guided Readings in Old Testament 2 or
Guided Readings in 2nd Temple Judaism 2 or
Guided Readings in New Testament3 HEBR 5013 or
GREE 5013Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 1 or
Foundations of New Testament Greek 13 HEBR 5023 or
GREE 5023Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 2 or
Foundations of New Testament Greek 23 Specialization credit hours 12 THESIS IDTH 7813 Graduate Research Seminar 3 XXXX Directed Study -Cross disciplinary recommended 3 BIBL 7916
BIBL 7926Thesis 6,6 Thesis credit hours 18 Total Credit Hours 30
Electives and Directed Studies should be chosen in consultation with your program supervisor.