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Gain an Expert Understanding of God’s Word Through Its Original Languages

Your Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages will prepare you to understand and translate the Bible in the original languages of the Old and New Testaments, primarily Greek and Hebrew. In addition to becoming proficient in understanding and translating these languages, you’ll gain a foundational knowledge of biblical theology, hermeneutics, communication skills, and research methods that are critical to effective ministry. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply what you’re learning in practical ministry.

This program is also offered online

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Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

With a Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages, you will be able to:
Gain a deep understanding of biblical languages, literature, and contexts of the Old and New Testaments.
Become proficient at textual criticism, exegetical methods, and biblical theology.
Understand the intermediate vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of a biblical language.
Use strong biblical language skills to extract sound biblical theology from any passage.
Critically engage with recent scholarly ideas.

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

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Higher Learning Commission

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