Biblical Languages, M.A.

The Master of Arts (Biblical Languages) (MABL) is to prepare students for further academic study of the Biblical languages and the Biblical text in the original languages. Graduates will be prepared to undertake further academic study in Biblical Studies and Biblical Languages, and to faithfully interpret God’s Word for life and ministry.

Admissions Requirements

Admission to the MABL presupposes undergraduate preparation consisting of an accredited Bachelor of Arts in a complementary field such as Religion or Biblical Studies. Students must have completed 6 hours of New Testament Introduction, 6 hours of Old Testament Introduction, 6 hours of Biblical Greek, Hermeneutics, and 9 hours of Christian Theology in their undergraduate coursework to be admitted into this program. Students who lack any of the necessary foundational coursework, but have the prerequisite degree, may take the appropriate remedial courses at SEBTS. Applicants for this degree program must meet these and all other normal application requirements for admission to Southeastern.