MA/New Testament
36 credit hours | 2-3 years
Why study New Testament at TEDS?
This program is excellent preparation for further academic work at the graduate or doctoral level. Typically, MA/NT students pursue careers in teaching and writing. Other students whose vocations are ministry-related have found that the MA/NT provides the grounding in Scripture they need for effective teaching and wise living. Finally, this program also prepares students to teach at some Christian secondary schools or Christian colleges.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR
ADMISSION TO THIS PROGRAM?
In addition to the requirements for general admission, you’ll need the following:
- 6 semester hours of Bible including Old and New Testament surveys; or TEDS OT 5000 and NT 5000
- An undergraduate major in Bible or its equivalent that includes a minimum of 30 hours in Bible/Greek/theology (12 or more in Bible; beginning languages are not considered Bible courses)
- Proficiency in biblical Greek at a level equivalent to completion of TEDS NT 4031 (two years of undergraduate Greek; testing for placement)
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
In addition to some theology courses, the majority of your work will be done in core New Testament courses (including biblical Greek) and NT Studies electives. Courses you’ll take include the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
| ID 5000 | Biblical Theology and Interpretation | 3 hours |
| ST 5201 | Theology I: The God of the Gospel | 3 hours |
| ST 5202 | Theology II: The Gospel of God | 3 hours |
| Required: | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| NT 5251 | NT Greek Exegesis I | 2 hours |
| NT 5252 | NT Greek Exegesis II | 2 hours |
| Electives Studies in New Testament |
26 hours | |
| Note: One course may be an OT course | ||
| Note: Up to 3 hours of the Capstone may be applied in the Concentration Core |
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| The following courses in other departments may be completed in the Concentration Core: | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| ST 7395 | Hermeneutics | 3 hours |
Field Education |
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| Course | Title | Credits |
| PT 5090 | Field Ed (two semesters) | –or– |
| PT 5090 | Field Ed (one semester) and ID 5080 Formation Group (two semesters) | 0 hours |
MA/NT Capstone (1–3 hours) |
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| Course | Title | Credits |
| NT 7477 | MA Major Comprehensive Exam | 1 hour |
| Option 1: | ||
| NT 7485 | MA Thesis | |
| Option 2: | ||
| NT 7980 & 7980 |
MA Major Research Paper and MA Major Research Paper |
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Field Education
All MA in New Testament students must fulfill field education requirements. Learn more about field ed here.
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