Academics: Degree Synopsis
Master of Biblical Studies [M.B.S.] 165 Credits.
Design:
The Master of Biblical Studies degree offers the student an opportunity for in-depth Bible study. It is designed to enhance the expertise of the Bible scholar and teacher. This course will broaden Biblical understanding and perspective at the Master's level.
Course Subjects:
BIB 3000: Old Testament Major Prophets.
BIB 3005: The Pentateuch.
BIB 3010: The Poetic Books of the Old Testament.
BIB 3015: Old Testament Theology.
BIB 3020: New Testament Theology.
BIB 3025: Introduction to World Religions.
BIB 3030: Old Testament Ethics.
BIB 3035: New Testament Issues.
BIB 3040: Dispensationalism.
BIB 3099: Thesis.Essays: Three mid-semester essays each 2,000 words.
Degree Prerequisites:
A Bachelor's degree from an approved university, seminary or Bible College [including prior-learning experience] plus 45 credits hours. Forty-five [45] hours coursework which includes Master's Thesis must be completed at 'Seekers International Seminary before the degree is granted. Nine, two hours courses, three essays constitute 30 hours plus 15 credits for the thesis. A Master's thesis of not less than 8,000 words is required. The subject matter for the essays and thesis proposal may be determined by the student in consultation with the student's Assigned Tutor. All completed coursework must be either emailed or sent through a secure mailing system to the student's Assigned Tutor. Coursework submitted to 'Seekers' should always be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope for the marked and graded assignment to be returned.
Course of Study:
From the list below, student's may choose nine [9] textbooks for study. Each textbook constitutes 2 hours of credit or one course / module. A 3.0 GPA is required on a scale of 4.0. Students may order their textbooks through Amazon.com or their local bookshop.
Course Textbooks:
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'Handbook on the Prophets' by Robert b. Chisholm Jr. Baker Academic. [Hardback]. ISBN-10: 0801025297X. ISBN-10: 978- 0801025297.
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'A Handbook on the Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy' by Victor P. Hamilton. [Hardback]. Baker Academic. ISBN-10: 0801027160. ISBN-13: 978-0801027161.
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'The Origin of the Bible' by Harold O. J. Brown. Tyndale House Publishers. ISBN-10: 842383670. ISBN-13: 978-0842383677.
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'Old Testament Poetic Books' by C. Hassell Bullock. Moody Publishers. ISBN-10: 0802441416. ISBN-13: 978-0802441416.
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'Towards an Old Testament Theology' by Walter C. Kaiser. Zondervan. ISBN-10: 0310371015. ISBN-13: 978-0310371015.
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'A biblical Theology of the New Testament' by Roy B. Zuck & Darrell Bock. Moody Publishers. ISBN-10: 0802407358. ISBN-13: 978-0802407351.
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'Christian Theology' by Emery N. Bancroft. Zondervan. ISBN-10: 0310204410.
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'What They Don't Tell You': A Survivor's Guide to Biblical Studies' by Michael Joseph Brown. [Paperback]. Westminster John Knox Press: 1st. Edition. ISBN-10: 066422220X. ISBN-13: 978-0664222208.
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'Families of Faith: An Introduction to World Religions for Christians' by Paul Varo Martinson. Augsburg Fortress Publishers. ISBN-10: 0800632222. ISBN-13: 978- 0800632229.
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'World Religions: The Great Faiths Explored and Explained' by John Bowker. DK Adult: Reprint Edition. [2006]. ISBN-10: 0756617723. ISBN-13: 968- 0756617721.
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'Towards Old Testament Ethics' by Walter C. Kaiser. Zondervan. ISBN-10: 0310371112. ISBN-13: 978- 0310371113.
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'Old Testament Ethics for the People of God,' by Christopher H. Wright. Intern Varsity Press. ISBN-10: 0830827781. ISBN-13: 978-0830827787.
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'Vital New Testament Issues: Examining New Testament Passagesd and Problems [Vital Issues]' by Roy B. zuck. [Paperback]. Wipf & Stock Publishers. ISBN-10: 1597526843. ISBN-13: 978- 1597526845.
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'Interpreting the New Testament: Essays on Methods & Issues' by David Alan Black & David S. Dockery. [Paperback]. B & H Publishing Group. ISBN-10: 0805418504. ISBN-13: 978- 0805418507.
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'Dispensationalism' by C. C. Ryrie. Moody Publishers. ISBN-10: 080242189X ISBN-13: 978-0802421890.
A summary of each of the nine [9] books chosen is required to complete this course. Some summaries may be between 5 to 10 pages in length. Other books may require more. We emphasise that a book summary is not to be a dissertation. We expect the student to provide enough information to demonstrate that the material has been read. A good guide is to provide at least one page summary per book chapter.
All assignments should be double-spaced. Detailed instructions for writing the Master's Thesis will be forwarded to the student when the thesis proposal has been considered and accepted by Seekers International.
Tuition: £1,875.00. Tuition Payment Scheme Available.
Tuition is kept to a minimum to offset the purchase of textbooks.