Master of Biblical and Theological Studies (MBTS)

Program Goals

Students in the MBTS program will:

• Demonstrate the personal and spiritual discipline necessary for sustained Christian service;
  
• Apply insights from their seminary studies to their life and ministry;
  
• Articulate the metanarrative of Scripture;
  
• Evidence a general knowledge of Christian theology, including an ability to support their theological views;
  
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible, including an understanding of the message and arguments of specific books of the Bible;
• Display Christlikeness in their pursuit of knowledge and relationships within the seminary community

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Admission Requirements

Admission requirements and application procedures for the MBTS are the same as for all programs of study at the seminary. Please refer to the Admission section of the catalog for more information. Because the MBTS provides only an introductory level of biblical and theological education, it is not designed to prepare students for pastoral, teaching, or other vocational ministries. Therefore, individuals desiring this type of training should apply to one of the seminary’s ministry-oriented MA programs or the ThM.