The Interfaith Seminary offers the following degrees in Biblical Studies:

M.A. Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies

Degree Description:

Biblical Studies provides students with an excellent background in Bible-based religious studies. Biblical Studies is the study of the theology, literature and history of the Bible.

This is an interdenominational degree and provides a firm foundation for most branches of the Christian Church and Bible-believing organizations.

Master of Arts

Degree Requirements for the M.A. is as follows:

Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree from an approved educational institution or proof of related life/work experience.

1. All assigned coursework as agreed upon by the student and their Academic Advisor.

2. M.A. candidate must write and then defend a Master's Thesis on a subject pertaining to Biblical Studies.

3. Tuition paid in full and all coursework must be completed and graded before diploma is awarded.

Total Courses: 7 + Thesis

Total Required Hours: 32

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

Coursework:

Coursework is as follows:

The Old Testament (4 credit hours)

The New Testament (4 credit hours)

Biblical Studies (4 credit hours)

The Gospel Of John (4 credit hours)

Interfaith Studies II (4 credit hours)

Church History (3 credit hours)

Independent Biblical Studies (3 credit hours)

Text of student`s choosing as related to Biblical Studies and approved by the Academic Advisor

Thesis (6 credit hours)

**Please note: All texts available either from the IFS Bookstore or Amazon.com. See the Bookstore link to the left.

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Requirements for the Ph.D. is as follows:

Prerequisites: Master's Degree from an approved educational institution or proof of related life/work experience.

1. All assigned coursework as agreed upon by the student and their Academic Advisor.

2. Ph.D. candidate must write and then defend a dissertation on a subject pertaining to Biblical Studies.

3. Tuition paid in full and all coursework must be completed and graded before diploma is awarded.

Total Courses: 7 + Thesis

Total Required Hours: 48

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

Coursework:

Coursework is as follows:

Courses and texts are the same as the Master's Degree but with the following change in credit hours:

The Old Testament (4 credit hours)

The New Testament (4 credit hours)

Biblical Studies (4 credit hours)

The Gospel Of John (4 credit hours)

Interfaith Studies II (4 credit hours)

Church History (3 credit hours)

Independent Biblical Studies (3 credit hours)

Thesis (16 credit hours)

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

To enroll in either of the above degree programs please click on the Application link on the left.

If you have any questions or comments please contact us.

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