2020-2021 Catalog with Addendum 
    
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2020-2021 Catalog with Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

New Testament, MA (BIBN)


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Richard Wright, Advisor
ACU Box 29422, Abilene, Texas 79699-9453
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 321

Phone: 325-674-3708 or 888-242-5360
Fax: 325-674-6180
Email: richard.wright@acu.edu
Web: http://www.acu.edu/gst

The New Testament track of the Master of Arts degree is a 48-hour thesis program designed to provide an advanced academic foundation in New Testament studies. Students will be expected to gain proficiency in appropriate exegetical tools and languages as well as a broad understanding of textual and theological issues. Specifically, students should be able to exegete and interpret a variety of New Testament texts and understand them within their larger theological contexts. Students who have extensive preparation at the undergraduate level may receive advanced standing (maximum of 12 hours) toward this 48-hour degree.

Prerequisite Degree Requirements


This program requires a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students who have completed substantial work at the undergraduate level may receive advanced standing (maximum 12 hours).

Core Requirements


Total: 27 Credit Hours


Total: 21 Credit Hours


Total Major Hours: 48


Other Graduation Requirements


English Bible exam, oral exam for thesis, and four semesters of participation in mentoring groups.

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