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Interpret Scripture through advanced hermeneutical and exegetical study.
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Master of Divinity · Pastoral and scholarly preparation
Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies
Pursue comprehensive graduate preparation in biblical studies, theology, biblical languages, Christian ministry, and advanced research.
CredentialMaster of Divinity
Typical length9 semesters
Total program78 credits
FormatCohort-based hybrid · Online and in person
Designed for graduate students
Cohort-based. Hybrid by design.
Move through the program with a learning cohort while combining online coursework with in-person study, discussion, and community at Alaska Bible College.
Formation for life and service
Built for more than the classroom.
Pursue comprehensive graduate preparation in biblical studies, theology, biblical languages, Christian ministry, and advanced research.
Know Scripture. Grow in Christ. Serve wherever God calls.
What you’ll carry forward
A clear path from learning to service.
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Engage the Old and New Testaments in their original languages.
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Integrate biblical theology, ministry practice, and Christian leadership.
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Prepare for vocational ministry, teaching, or continued academic study.
The ABC experience · Palmer, Alaska
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It is where you are formed.
Scripture, community, ministry, and Alaska come together in one unforgettable college experience.
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Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies Program Requirements(78 Credits)
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Alaska Bible College or an equivalent degree from an accredited, like-minded institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better may transfer up to 15 credit hours of upper-level undergraduate courses. Those courses are marked with **
General Education(3 Credits)
GE-EN5101 Advanced Research Writing (3 Credits Pass/Fail)
Advanced Research Writing is a Pass/fail course designed to equip graduate students with the skills necessary for the rigor of academic writing at the graduate level. Students have the option to submit a writing sample for faculty evaluation. Those who demonstrate sufficient proficiency in research writing through their submitted sample may be exempted from taking the course. This is a prerequisite course for the graduate program.
Biblical Studies(12 Credits)
- BI-BS5101 Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics ** (3 Credits)
- BI-NT5101 New Testament Introduction: Context, Content, and Canon (3 Credits)
- BI-NT6101 Biblical Exegesis: Romans** (3 Credits)
- BI-OT5101 Old Testament Introduction: History, Literature, and Theology (3 Credits)
Biblical Languages(27 Credits)
- BI-GK5100 Greek Language Tools (3 Credits)
- BI-GK5101 New Testament Greek Grammar I (3 Credits)
- BI-GK5102 New Testament Greek Grammar II (3 Credits)
- BI-GK6101 New Testament Greek Exegesis I (3 Credits)
- BI-GK6102 New Testament Greek Exegesis II (3 Credits)
- BI-HB5100 Hebrew Language Tools (3 Credits)
- BI-HB5101 Old Testament Hebrew Grammar I (3 Credits)
- BI-HB5102 Old Testament Hebrew Grammar II (3 Credits)
- BI-HB6101 Old Testament Hebrew Exegesis I (3 Credits) Or
- ______ Christian Ministry Elective (3 Credits)
Theological Studies(21 Credits)
- BI-TH5101 Systematic Theology I** (3 Credits)
- BI-TH5102 Systematic Theology II** (3 Credits)
- BI-TH5103 Systematic Theology III** (3 Credits)
- BI-TH6101 Church History (3 Credits) BI-______ Advanced Theology Seminar (3 Credits) BI-______ Advanced Theology Seminar (3 Credits) BI-______ Advanced Theology Seminar (3 Credits)
Christian Ministry(15 Credits)
- CM-DM5101 Fundamentals of Discipleship I: Evangelizing the Lost (3 Credits)
- CM-DM5201 Fundamentals of Discipleship II: Equipping the Saints (3 Credits)
- ______ Christian Ministry Elective (3 Credits)
- ______ Christian Ministry Elective (3 Credits)
- ______ Christian Ministry Elective (3 Credits)
Thesis(3 Credits)
BI-TH6201 Graduate Thesis Seminar (3 Credits) Christian Ministry Training: 9 Semesters
* Available for advanced standing(maximum 15 credit hours)
Degree Sequence
| Fall Year 1 | ||
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| 3 | BI-BS5101 | Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics |
| 3 | BI-TH5101 | Systematic Theology I** |
| 3 | CM or BI Elective | CM or BI elective |
| Spring Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-OT5101 | Old Testament Introduction: History, Literature, and Theology |
3 BI-TH6101 Church History
3 BI-GK510 Greek Language Tools
| Fall Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-NT5101 | New Testament Introduction: Context, Content, and Canon |
| 3 | BI-GK5101 | New Testament Greek Grammar I |
| 3 | CM-DM5101 | Fundamentals of Discipleship I: Evangelizing the Lost |
| Spring Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-TH5102 | Systematic Theology II |
| 3 | BI-GK5102 | New Testament Greek Grammar II |
| 3 | CM-DM5202 | Fundamentals of Discipleship II: Equipping the Saints |
| Fall Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-TH 5103 | Systematic Theology III |
| 3 | BI-GK6101 | New Testament Greek Exegesis I |
| 3 | BI-HB5100 | Hebrew Language Tools |
| Spring Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-TH6102 | New Testament Greek Exegesis II |
| 3 | BL-THXXXX | Advanced Theology Seminar |
| 3 | B-HB5101 | Old Testament Hebrew Grammar I |
| Fall Year 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-NT6101 | Biblical Exegesis Romans |
| 3 | BL-THXXXX | Advanced Theology Seminar |
3 BI-HB5102 Old Testament Hebrew Grammar II
| Spring Year 4 | ||
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| 3 | CM or BI Elective | CM or BI elective |
| 3 | BL-THXXXX | Advanced Theology Seminar |
3 BI-HB6101 Old Testament Hebrew Exegesis I
| Fall Year 5 |
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3 CM or BI Elective CM or BI elective
| 3 | BI-TH6201 | Graduate Thesis Seminar |
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