Master of Arts in Old Testament Goals
1. To develop an intermediate understanding of the content and themes of the Old and New
Testaments in their historical and cultural settings
2. To understand the basic historical and theological dimensions of the Christian faith
3. To gain an intermediate competency with biblical Hebrew in order to develop exegetical and
hermeneutical skills using the original languages
4. In keeping with the highest tradition of Christian scholarship, to develop advanced skills for
biblical research and writing, using original languages, and awareness of important bibliographic
resources
5. 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
6. 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
7. To understand the historical and theological development of the Christian faith in order to
integrate this faith with global ethical and missiological issues.
