Biblical Studies Master's Degree, M.A.
The ability to know what you believe and why you believe it is crucial to the life of the committed Christian. CCU's Master of Arts in Biblical Studies online program will provide you with a strong academic foundation for living out your faith in any setting.
At CCU, we believe that rigorous study of biblical principles will strengthen and develop an active knowledge of Christ and his Word, which will then equip you to think biblically about a wide variety of real-world topics.
Program Focus
Interpreting the Bible, theology, biblical exegesis, and spiritual formation
Offered through our College of Adult and Graduate Studies, the online M.A. in Biblical Studies will provide academic training and practical leadership skills for those who have diverse callings and are interested in an integrative biblical studies education grounded in the truth of the Scriptures.
- 39 total credit hours
- Courses are taken one at a time and are typically completed in five-week blocks
- Designed for busy adult learners; complete in as little as 17 months of consecutive coursework, even with a full-time job
- Students can transfer up to 9 graduate-level credit hours
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- Associate Degrees: Biblical Studies, A.A.
- Bachelor's Degrees: Biblical Studies, B.A., Christian Ministry, B.A.
- Master’s Degrees: Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry, M.A., Theological Studies, M.A.
- Minors: Apologetics Minor — Cultural Engagement, Apologetics Minor — Global Apologetics, Apologetics Minor — Innovative Evangelism, Apologetics Minor — Practical Apologetics, Biblical Studies Minor
- Certificates: Biblical Studies Certificate
Training leaders for service and ministry opportunities
The M.A. in Biblical Studies is designed primarily for lay leaders who desire training to better serve within their church, parachurch organization, or other ministry setting. The online master's degree curriculum will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to systematize and apply biblical truth to the intellectual issues confronting the church and the surrounding culture.
Flexible options for adult students
The Biblical Studies master's degree is offered entirely online. You can complete the online Biblical Studies degree in as little as two years of full-time study, or you can take up to four years to graduate.
In the M.A. in Biblical Studies program, you'll enjoy small classes with other working adults who bring the richness of diverse backgrounds to discussions, adding dimension to the program. Throughout the program, you'll be mentored by qualified professors with strong academic credentials and significant experience in their respective fields.
Earn your master's degree in biblical studies online. For more information, fill out the Request Info form on this page or contact one of our Enrollment Counselors at 303-963-3311 today.