Master of Arts in Biblical Languages Goals
1. To understand the basic content and themes of the Old and New Testaments in their historical
and cultural settings as well as the historical and theological dimensions of the Christian faith
2. To gain an intermediate competency with biblical Hebrew and Greek in order to develop
exegetical and hermeneutical skills using the original languages, and also to acquire competency
in ancient languages other than Hebrew and Greek
3. In keeping with the highest tradition of Christian scholarship, to develop advanced skills for
biblical research and writing, using original languages, and to develop an awareness of important
bibliographic resources
4. To foster love for God and his Word and therefore to cultivate the practices of spiritual
maturity and Christ-like character, and to understand the Christian's ethical responsibility in
church and society
5. To acquire a biblical perspective and Christian worldview on the forces in our culture and to
learn to engage those as they are at work both outside and inside the life of the church
6. To understand the historical and theological development of the Christian faith in order to
integrate this faith with global ethical and missiological issues.
