Master's Degree in
Old Testament and Semitic Languages
CREDITS
36 Hours
36 Hours
FORMAT
Residential
Residential
This program is for those who seek a greater understanding of the Hebrew Old Testament as well as its geographical, literary, and cultural background. You will dive deep into Hebrew and have the opportunity to study a second language such as Ugaritic, Syriac, or Aramaic. For those who desire to progress into further postgraduate work, this degree will prepare you well to meet the academic challenges of a doctoral program.
“Trinity Evangelical Divinity School has provided me with the tools to explore, research, and analyze the depths of the Old Testament in a spiritual context. It has prepared me to enter a career of academics and lifelong pursuit embracing and loving the Old Testament.”
Riane McConnell ’22
Why TEDS?
Trinity has been entrusted with the Gospel since 1897, and every day we are called to live with purpose. Our purpose as a divinity school is to know the Gospel, live the Gospel and make the Gospel known. In today’s ever-changing culture, Trinity immerses students in a community of biblical orthodoxy and practical living. The Trinity faculty is among the most widely published in evangelical academia and has deeply influenced the leaders shaping the present and future of evangelical Christianity across the globe.
Academic Excellence
Hear from Dr. Monson and faculty how the MA in Old Testament program prepares you for your academic and ministry goals.
Study with the Authors
Experience a classroom setting like none other. At Trinity, you will study under leading theologians, experts, and renowned authors in their specific field. Our professors will not only teach you but invest in your life.
“The Old Testament is a vibrant part of God’s self-revelation. Engaging these books is both life-giving and challenging, offering readers a glimpse of God’s redemptive work that spans ages, languages, contexts, and cultural differences. The MA in Old Testament and Semitic Languages provides students the skills to read this corpus faithfully. With a rich understanding of its significance for ancient readers, Christians are better equipped to appreciate the Old Testament’s relevance for the questions and challenges of contemporary life.”
MICHELLE KNIGHT
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Financial Aid
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Prerequisites
In addition to the requirements for general admission, you’ll need the following:
- An undergraduate major or its equivalent which includes 6 hours of undergrad Hebrew (with an acceptable score on Trinity’s Hebrew proficiency exam), 6 hours of theology, and 12 hours of Bible (not including beginning languages).
- An undergrad GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred; scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) are required if your GPA is less than 3.0.
Curriculum
Biblical and Systematic Theology Core: 9 hours
- Biblical Theology and Interpretation
- Theology I: The God of the Gospel
- Theology II: The Gospel of God
Concentration Core: 19-26 hours
Electives Studies in Old Testament: 18 hours
Filed Education and Capstone: 1-3 hours
- Hebrew Exegesis
- Old Testament Research and Methods
Electives Studies in Old Testament: 18 hours
Filed Education and Capstone: 1-3 hours
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Combining unrivaled academic rigor with a wholehearted commitment to gospel fidelity and an abundance of flexible options, TEDS offers a theological education that equips you to serve Christ with wisdom and grace, in truth and love.