Benjamin L. Merkle
Master of Divinity
Advanced Biblical Studies
The Master of Divinity in Advanced Biblical Studies is a program designed to equip students for leadership roles in Christian ministries that require a special expertise in biblical studies and exegesis in the original languages. This would include those with a desire to enter advanced degree programs in biblical studies in preparation for teaching ministries.
In addition to the MDiv core, students specializing in advanced biblical studies must complete 9 credit hours of required classes and 6 hours of language electives. Students who do not already have background in biblical languages are encouraged to begin their biblical language studies in the summer session prior to their first fall term.
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Available as Distance Learning
Some people describe seminary as a hoop to jump through, but I found my time at Southeastern to be a life-giving, spiritually edifying experience. Southeastern encouraged in me an undeniable love for God’s word. No amount of effort is too great to understand it or communicate it to someone else. What I saw, exemplified both in the classroom and even just in the culture of Southeastern, is the non-negotiable nature of the Great Commission. Southeastern emphasized that all of us are called to go in some capacity, and that we are most like Christ when we go to hard places.
Ministry in Context
WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS DEGREE?
Teach biblical languages in a Christian educational setting
Develop resources to aid and assist church leaders with biblical languages
Write for Christian literary publications
Pursue a Ph.D. in an effort to become a professor
WHAT COURSES WILL I TAKE?
Below is a sample of the required courses. To see a complete list, view the academic catalog.
- HEB 6500 – Biblical Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis
- GRK 6500 – Greek Syntax and Exegesis
- BTI 6500 – Methods and Issues in Biblical Interpretation
