Master's Degree

Master of Arts in Biblical Archaeology

Acquainting students with a broad perspective of Biblical Archaeology. 8 courses, 40 hours.

About This Program

The Master of Arts in Biblical Archaeology acquaints the student with a broad perspective of Biblical Archaeology. The program consists of eight courses equivalent to forty hours of study.

Once a textbook is read, a 10 to 20 page paper describing what was read must be submitted for grading.

Although all textbooks may be ordered simultaneously, assignments must be submitted one at a time.

Five of the eight required courses must be core courses. Up to three may be electives from the Electives Page.

Degree Requirements

RequirementCourses / Hours
Total Courses8 courses / 40 hours
Core CoursesMinimum 5
Elective CoursesMaximum 3

Tuition

Per Semester

$2,195

4 semesters · $8,780 total est. cost

Monthly Plan

$400/mo

$200 deposit, then $400/month. Choose your settlement option.

Pay in Full

Save $300

$8,480

Full payment at enrollment. Textbooks not included.

* Tuition does not include textbooks. Purchase at your favorite book dealer or Amazon.com.

Curriculum — Authorized Textbooks

Select your core and elective courses from the approved textbook list below.

BA 800

Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls: A Reader From the Biblical Archaeology Review

by Hershel Shanks · Paperback, Jun 1993

BA 810

The Bible as Story

by Werner Keller · Paperback, Apr 2008

BA 910

Peoples of the New Testament World: An Illustrated Guide

by William A. Simmons · Hardcover, Oct 2008

BA 912

Archaeology and the Old Testament

by Alfred J. Hoerth · Paperback, Jan 2009

Coursework provided by FTS
BA 914

Archaeology and the New Testament

by John McRay · Paperback, Feb 2008

Coursework provided by FTS
BA 918

New Testament History: A Narrative Account

by Ben Witherington · Paperback, Nov 2003

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