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Purpose
Women and men develop understanding and skills in interpreting the Scriptures of
the Old and New Testaments through the Master of Arts (Biblical Studies)
program.
Goals
Graduates should be able to:
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apply their knowledge of the biblical languages, historical circumstances, and
literary and theological interrelationships to exegete Scripture accurately
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analyze contemporary trends in biblical interpretation with discernment
Further Education and Training
This program is not meant to prepare candidates for ordination to the ministry
of the Word. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue graduate research
programs in Old or New Testament studies or, with further practical training, to
use their biblical knowledge in such ministries as teaching, missions,
counseling, or lay church leadership.
Application Requirements
Applicants desiring to apply to the Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) program at
Westminster Seminary California are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree, or its
educational equivalent, from an accredited college or university. While it is
not possible to prescribe one pattern as normative for pre-seminary education, a
degree of mastery is recommended in the following areas: English composition and
literature, history, philosophy, natural sciences, social sciences, ancient
classical and modern foreign languages, and Bible.
Program Completion
The degree is conferred upon the completion of the prescribed program, which
requires two years of full time study or a longer period of part time study. The
courses prescribed for this emphasis should be followed in the sequence
indicated. The Academic Dean is available for counsel concerning the individual
needs of the student.
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to view a Course Requirements Chart for the
Master of Arts Program (Biblical Studies).
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