PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Master of Arts in Biblical Theology is a 50-credit program ideal for those seeking to lead, teach, or serve with a theology shaped by Scripture’s design rather than detached doctrine.

It is designed to immerse students in the narrative, covenantal, and participatory dimensions of Scripture. Rather than approaching theology as abstract systematization, this degree invites students to enter the biblical story and trace its redemptive coherence from creation to new creation.

Through courses in covenantal structure, prophetic imagination, temple theology, and eschatological fulfillment, students learn to interpret Scripture as a unified witness to God’s presence and purpose. The curriculum bridges historical contexts and theological currents, including the Second Temple era, to deepen understanding of both the Old and New Testaments. Worship, mission, and spiritual vocation are reframed as covenantal expressions of Christlike mimesis.

The program culminates in a thesis seminar that equips students to articulate biblical theology with clarity, humility, and vocational depth.

Estimated time to complete: Approximately 1 year, 9 months (7-month thesis)

FEATURED COURSES

GENERAL STUDIES

THB501 – Foundations of Biblical Theology

THB502 – Biblical Theology of Creation and Fall

THB503 – The Kingdom of God and Redemption

THB504 – Covenantal Themes in Biblical Theology

THB505 – Biblical Theology and the Law and Prophets

THB506 – Bridging the Testaments: Theological Currents of the Second

TEMPLE ERA

THB507 – Mission of the Church and Worship

THB508 – Biblical Theology of Eschatology

THB699 – Thesis Seminar

TOTAL UNITS: +50

Graduate work in the School of Biblical, Theological, and Ministerial Studies at Aidan University is designed to equip students with both theological depth and vocational clarity through two distinct academic pathways.

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies offers a rigorous foundation in biblical interpretation and theological coherence, providing essential preparation for ministry leaders who may or may not later specialize through the Master of Ministry program.

Parallel to this, the Master of Arts in Biblical Theology offers advanced training in canonical synthesis and doctrinal development, laying the foundation for further scholarly engagement in the Th.M. in Biblical Theology.

A graduate degree from Aidan enables students to serve as pastors, teachers, ministry directors, and theological leaders—bringing clarity, conviction, and spiritual maturity to the church and its mission.

GRADUATE PREREQUISITE POLICY

Graduate Foundation Series

Students entering the Aidan University Graduate Program who have not completed the undergraduate Foundation Series will be required to take the following three graduate-level preparatory courses that will provide a vital foundation—academically, theologically, and spiritually—upon which the graduate experience is built.

     FS501 – Introduction to Study at Aidan University: Learning with Formation (Graduate Level)
     FS502 – Graduate Foundations in Scripture and Theology: Reading, Reflecting, and Reigning
     FS503 – Graduate Foundations in Church and Ministry: Legacy, Vocation, and Faithful Presence

Basic Bible Knowledge Exam

All graduate candidates are required to take a Basic Bible Knowledge Exam. A minimum score of 80% is required on both the Old Testament and New Testament sections. Candidates who do not meet this threshold must complete the corresponding Bible survey course for the section they did not pass. This course will be considered remedial and will not count toward the total units required for the graduate degree.

STACKABLE EDUCATION: ACADEMIC PATHWAYS