Master of Arts: Theological Studies
Master of Arts: Theological Studies
Master of ARTS – Online or On-campus
Explore Theology
Learn to deal with theological issues biblically. Your ability to understand, articulate and defend Scripture and theological truths will increase tremendously as you wrestle with theological concepts in your studies.
30 credit hours
Online or On-Campus
Discounts available

PREPARATION FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY
Accessible and Customizable
The Theological Studies concentration within this fully accredited, 30-credit-hour, online Master of Arts degree will enhance your ministry as a Christian leader in as little as two years. Enjoy the flexibility of an online program that is focused on a Biblical understanding of theological truth.
“Both the content and structure of online learning has helped grow disciplines that have proved invaluable to me personally and to God’s church. The M.A. program has brought more life to my educational foundation than anything I have done in the past.”
Lex Delong
M.A. student
TUITION & AID
BBS is affordable
BBS works hard to ensure you receive the best value in education with competitive tuition rates, many ways to qualify for discounts and individualized support.
$510
Per credit
(2023–2024)
Discounts available
Discounted rates for course audits
Does not include textooks
PERSONAL SPIRITUAL GROWTH
What Will You Learn?
Cover a wide range of topics
You’ll engage in focused study on Christ, salvation and His church, as well as various other subjects important to your understanding of the faith.
Communicate theological truths
You will be equipped with the theological foundation to bring life-changing truths to your church and community.
Discern and defend biblical theology
You will learn to correctly handle biblical truths and gain an awareness of interpretative and theological challenges.
YOUR COURSES
What You Will Study
Each of your courses is taught from a biblical worldview. You’ll interact within small class sizes and with professors who really care about you and your goals. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for the next steps in your career and ministry, but you’ll also get mentorship to prepare you for life.
All courses are 3 credits unless noted.
Course Descriptions can be found in the catalog.
Core Courses
The 15-credit core of the Master of Arts program will establish your foundational knowledge of God’s Word.
- Principles of Biblical Interpretation [BI604]
- Introduction to Old Testament and OT Literature [OT500]
- Introduction to New Testament and NT Literature [NT501]
- God’s Plan for the Ages [TH531]
- Principles of Spiritual Formation [PT512]
Theological Studies
You will build upon this foundation with 15 credits focused on theology.
- Foundations of the Christian Faith [TH500]
- Pneumatology & Ecclesiology [TH563]
- Christology and Soteriology [TH601]
- Theology Elective [TH code]
- Free Elective
Program Highlights
- Earn your degree entirely online!
- You will dive into a broad range of theological concepts.
Teach biblical theology.
You will gain a strong understanding of various topics and learn to communicate biblical truths to others.

Logos Bible Software
Bible Baptist Seminary have partnered with the Logos Bible study platform, a robust Bible study software and a theological library of curated resources.
ONLINE SESSIONS
Starting Dates
Flexibility is key. Jump in and start reaching toward your goals at any time of year with our multiple start dates.
AUG
19
2024
OCT
21
2024
JAN
13
2025
MAR
17
2025


WHY BBS?
You want to
choose a seminary:
- Where you can deepen your ministry.
- Where you can learn at your own pace.
- Where you’ll be challenged to think biblically.
- Where you’re own spiritual growth is a top priority.
Every class at BBS is carefully crafted with your relationship with God and the foundation of Scripture at its core. You will be immersed in principles from God’s Word as you learn valuable, practical tools to apply to your ministry.
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