The curriculum for the BA in Biblical Studies consists of 15 Old Testament courses, 15 New Testament courses, and 1 comprehensive exam.
Old Testament (15 Classes)
o OT 101 OT Introduction
o OT 102 Pentateuch I (Genesis-Exodus)
o OT 103 Pentateuch II (Leviticus-Numbers-Deuteronomy)
o OT 104 Historical Books I (Joshua-Judges-Ruth)
o OT 105 Historical Books II (1,2 Samuel-1,2 Kings, 1,2 Chronicles)
o OT 206 Wisdom Literature I (Job-Psalms)
o OT 207 Wisdom Literature II (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon)
o OT 208 Isaiah
o OT 209 Jeremiah
o OT 210 Ezekiel
o OT 311 Daniel
o OT 312 Post-Exilic Historical Books (Esther-Ezra-Nehemiah)
o OT 313 Hosea-Joel-Amos-Obadiah-Jonah
o OT 314 Micah-Nahum-Habakkuk-Zephaniah
o OT 315 Haggai-Zechariah-Malachi
New Testament (15 Classes)
o NT 101 NT Introduction
o NT 102 Matthew
o NT 103 Mark
o NT 104 Luke
o NT 105 John
o NT 206 Acts
o NT 207 Romans
o NT 208 1 Corinthians
o NT 209 2 Corinthians
o NT 210 Galatians-1,2 Thessalonians
o NT 311 Ephesians-Colossians-Philippians-Philemon
o NT 312 1,2 Timothy-Titus-James
o NT 313 Hebrews
o NT 314 1,2 Peter-1,2,3 John-Jude
o NT 315 Revelation
Exams
o CE 101 BA Comprehensive Exam (Capstone Class)
Preaching students and church leaders who have completed MCOB’s BA in Biblical Studies or a four-year program in Biblical Studies elsewhere are encouraged to enter the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program. In this program, the preaching student will find classes relevant to ministry. The MA in Christian Ministry consists of 14 Classes and 1 Comprehensive Exam, totaling 45 semester hours. Students can continue to move at their own pace. However, for those who are serious about advancing expeditiously to future programs at MCOB, a course load of 2 to 3 classes (6 to 9 hours) per semester is encouraged.
o MA 101 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Theology
o MA 102 Church Growth and Personal Evangelism
o MA 103 Christian Journalism
o MA 104 Hermeneutics
o MA 205 Homiletics
o MA 206 Life and Work of the Preacher
o MA 207 Christian Stewardship
o MA 208 Pastoral Counseling
o MA 309 Polemics in Christian Doctrine
o MA 310 Systematic Theology
o MA 311 Church History
o MA 312 History of the Bible
o MA 413 History of Biblical Interpretation
o MA 414 History of the Restoration Movement
Exams
o CE 201 MA Comprehensive Exam (Capstone Class)
Members of the churches of Christ can also audit any course being offered at any time, free of charge. Elders and church leaders, especially, can take advantage of the courses offered in this program.
Graduates of MCOB’s BA in Biblical Studies or a four-year program in Biblical Studies elsewhere may choose to enter the Master of Arts in Christian Doctrine program. In this program, the student will find classes covering the major doctrines of the Bible. The MA in Christian Doctrine consists of 14 Classes and 1 Comprehensive Exam, totaling 45 semester hours. Students can continue to move at their own pace. However, for those who are serious about advancing expeditiously to future programs at MCOB, a course load of 2 to 3 classes (6 to 9 hours) per semester is encouraged.
Required Courses (7 Classes)
o MA 101 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Theology
o TH 305 Biblical Doctrine of the Godhead
o TH 306 Biblical Doctrine of Scripture
o TH 407 Biblical Doctrine of Angels and Demons
o TH 408 Biblical Doctrine of Man, Sin, and Salvation
o TH 509 Biblical Doctrine of the Church
o TH 510 Biblical Doctrine of Last Things
Electives (7 Classes to be Chosen by the Student)
o MA 102 Church Growth and Personal Evangelism
o MA 104 Hermeneutics
o MA 205 Homiletics
o MA 311 Church History
o MA 312 History of the Bible
o MA 413 History of Biblical Interpretation
o MA 414 History of the Restoration Movement
o TH 101 Old Testament Theology
o TH 102 New Testament Theology
o TH 203 Historical Theology
o TH 204 Practical Theology
Exams
o CE 201 MA Comprehensive Exam (Capstone Class)
Members of the churches of Christ can also audit any course being offered in this program.
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree is an advanced degree offered to those who have completed the MA in Christian Ministry, MA in Christian Doctrine, or an equivalent master’s degree elsewhere. In this program, the preaching student will be challenged as he studies biblical doctrine, languages, theology, and writes a thesis. The M.Div. program consists of 16 Classes, 1 Comprehensive Exam, and 1 Thesis (3 semesters), totaling 60 semester hours. The comprehensive exam must be completed before the thesis can begin. Students are encouraged to move at their own pace. However, it is recommended that no more than two courses be taken per semester.
o TH 101 Old Testament Theology
o TH 102 New Testament Theology
o TH 203 Historical Theology
o TH 204 Practical Theology
o TH 305 Biblical Doctrine of the Godhead
o TH 306 Biblical Doctrine of Scripture
o TH 407 Biblical Doctrine of Angels and Demons
o TH 408 Biblical Doctrine of Man, Sin, and Salvation
o TH 509 Biblical Doctrine of the Church
o TH 510 Biblical Doctrine of Last Things
o BL 101 Hebrew Grammar I[1]
o BL 202 Hebrew Grammar II
o BL 303 Hebrew Exegesis
o BL 104 Greek Grammar I
o BL 205 Greek Grammar II
o BL 306 Greek Exegesis
o MT 101 Thesis (Guided Research)
o MT 202 Thesis (Guided Research)
o MT 303 Thesis (Guided Research)
Exams
o CE 301 MDIV Comprehensive Exam (Capstone Class)
Requirements for Hebrew Grammar I, II, and Greek Grammar I, II can be substituted by proficiency exams in those languages for students who have already taken them in previous programs.
The Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) is the final degree offered at MCOB. The degree program is offered to graduates of the Master of Divinity from MCOB or an equivalent degree from an accepted institution. A detailed research proposal outlining the proposed study is required before admission into the program. The student must secure a willing supervisor from the MCOB faculty before formal admission. Application documents include transcripts from previous institutions, a motivation letter, and two letters of recommendation from leaders in the Lord’s church or previous institutions of higher learning. A high level of English proficiency is necessary, especially for international students. The applicant must be proficient in the biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew) relevant to his research proposal.
Candidacy for the Th.D. will be evaluated from a written dissertation consisting of at least 30,000 words. An oral defense of the dissertation will be made to a committee selected by the college upon completion of the dissertation. Students should strive to complete the dissertation within 4 years of entering the program.
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