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MA/Old Testament
and Semitic Languages

Deerfield, IL

Why study Old Testament and Semitic Languages at TEDS?

This program is excellent preparation for further academic work at the graduate or doctoral level. Typically, MA/OT students pursue careers in teaching and writing. Other students whose vocations are ministry-related have found that the MA/OT provides the grounding in Scripture they need for effective teaching and wise living. This program also prepares students to teach at some Christian secondary schools or Christian colleges. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty advisor while writing a master’s thesis.

WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR
ADMISSION TO THIS PROGRAM?

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.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

The courses you’ll take include the following:

BIBLE AND THEOLOGY CORE: 9 HOURS

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

Old TESTAMENT & SEMITIC LANGUAGES CORE: 24 HOURS

Required:
Course	Title	Credits
OT 5242	Hebrew Exegesis	3 hours
OT 8911	OT Studies I: Pentateuch and Historical Books	2 hours
OT 8912	OT Studies II: Poetry and Prophets	2 hours
Select 5–6 hours of Hebrew Language from:
Course	Title	Credits
OT 5250	Hebrew Reading Skills	2 hours
OT 7210	Exegesis of Genesis	3 hours
OT 7230	Exegesis of Psalms	3 hours
OT 7250	Exegesis of Isaiah	3 hours
OT 8000	Seminar (when topic is Hebrew Studies; approval by dept chair)	3 hours
OT 8720	Advanced Hebrew Exegesis: (Book)	3 hours
OT 8729	Advanced Hebrew Studies: (Topic)	3 hours
Select 3 hours of Cognate Languages from:
Course	Title	Credits
OT 7010	Biblical Aramaic	3 hours
OT 7014	Extrabiblical Aramaic	3 hours
OT 7020 or 7021	Akkadian I or II	3 hours
OT 7030	Ugaritic	3 hours
OT 7040	Syriac	3 hours
OT 7410	West Semitic Inscriptions	3 hours
OT 7415	Middle Egyptian	3 hours
OT 8000	Seminar (when topic is Cognate Lang; approval by dept chair)	3 hours
Select 9 hours of Old Testament Elective Studies from:
Course	Title	Credits
OT 5050	Geography of Bible Lands	3 hours
OT 5060	Development of the Old Testament Canon	3 hours
OT 6251	Interpreting the Pentateuch and Former Prophets	3 hours
OT 6252	Interpreting the Latter Prophets	3 hours
OT 7090	Old Testament Theology	3 hours
OT 7420	Ancient Near Eastern Religions	3 hours
OT 7425	Egypt and the Bible	3 hours
OT 7430	Origins of Israel	3 hours
OT 7432	Warfare in OT and Ancient NE	3 hours
OT 7435	History of Israel	3 hours
OT 7440	History of the Ancient Near East	3 hours
OT 7460	Qumran Scrolls	3 hours
OT 8000	Seminar: Current Issues (approval by dept chair)	3 hours
OT 8723	Old Testament Textual Criticism	3 hours
ST 7395	Hermeneutics	3 hours
Note: Up to 3 hours of the Capstone may be applied in the Concentration Core
Note: OT 5000, NT 5000, and English Bible courses (OT 5100, NT 5100, NT 5175) are not applicable to the MA program.

FIELD EDUCATION & CAPSTONE: 1–3 HOURS

Field Education
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/OT Capstone (1-3 hours)
Course	Title	Credits
OT 7477	MA/OT Major Comprehensive Exam	1 hour
OT 7485	MA Thesis	1–3 hours