Specializations
New Testament
The Master of Arts (Theology) with a concentration in New Testament provides a path of advanced study of the New Testament writings, often in preparation for doctoral studies. This concentration will introduce students to the academic field of study, provide advanced language courses for engaging the biblical text in the primary language, 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 Professor of New Testament Studies
PHONE: 1-902-585-1682EMAIL: danny.zacharias@acadiau.ca
Program Overview
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IDTH 5010 | Orientation | Pass/Fail |
| IDTH 7813 | Graduate Seminar | 3 |
| Biblical Studies1 | ||
| BIBL 5023 | Interpreting the Old Testament | 3 |
| BIBL 5033 | Interpreting the New Testament | 3 |
| Christian Thought | ||
| CHUR 5013 | Introduction to Christian History | 3 |
| THEO 5013 | Christian Theology 1 | 3 |
| THEO 5023 | Christian Theology 2 | 3 |
| New Testament Specialization2 | ||
| BIBL 7633 | Guided Reading in New Testament 1 | 3 |
| BIBL 7643 | Guided Reading in New Testament 2 | 3 |
| GREE 5013 | Foundations of New Testament Greek 1 | 3 |
| GREE 5023 | Foundations of New Testament Greek 2 | 3 |
| GREE 6013 | Intermediate Greek | 3 |
| HEBR 5013 | Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 1 | 3 |
| HEBR 5023 | Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 2 | 3 |
| BIBL, GREE, HEBR, or ARAM (elective) | Biblical Studies (New Testament) or Biblical Languages elective | 3 |
| BIBL, GREE, HEBR, or ARAM (elective) | Biblical Studies (New Testament) or Biblical Languages elective | 3 |
| BIBL, GREE, HEBR, or ARAM (elective) | Biblical Studies (New Testament) or Biblical Languages elective | 3 |
| BIBL 7916, 7926 | Thesis | 6,6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 |
- Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required above 60 hours if Bible Knowledge Exam is not passed.
- Electives to be chosen in consultation with the supervisor.