MA in Biblical and Theological Studies | Moody Theological Seminary |

Supplement Your Ministry Degree with Biblical-Theological Studies

The Master of Arts - Biblical and Theological Studies is a 30-hour, one-year academic graduate program offered by Moody Theological Seminary for Moody Bible Institute graduates. Building on the Moody undergraduate core curriculum, it is designed particularly for students who wish to supplement their ministry majors at the undergraduate level with further education focusing on biblical and theological studies at the graduate level.

The M.A.B.T.S. is designed primarily for graduates of Moody Bible Institute who did not major in Bible or Theology.

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Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

With a Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies, you will be able to:

Engage in competent research and writing at the graduate level.

Be conversant in significant matters related to theological prolegomena and biblical hermeneutics.

Articulate the distinction between the biblical and theological disciplines as well as their interrelationships.

Discuss matters related to the nature, content, and method of biblical and historical theology.

Pursue further research in particular biblical books and/or theological topics.

Think critically about contemporary issues and developments from a biblical-theological perspective.

Integrate biblical-theological considerations with their particular field of ministry.

Develop a biblical-theological basis for Christian maturity, ethics, and service.

This degree is accredited by the following institutions, giving you further confidence in a Moody education.

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Association for Biblical Higher Education

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Association of Theological Schools

Higher Learning Commission

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Life at Moody Theological Seminary

In addition to courses, MTS offers an array of events and activities for student participation outside of the classroom on our Chicago and Michigan campuses: