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. A 4 to 6 page paper is required for each No Travel Seminar.

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 or No Travel Seminar tab.

Degree Requirements

RequirementCourses / Hours
Total Courses8 courses / 40 hours
Core CoursesMinimum 5
Elective CoursesMaximum 3
No Travel SeminarsMaximum 3 (Electives Only)

Tuition

Monthly Payment Plan

$2,495

$200 down, then $100/month until paid in full.

Pay Up Front

Save $300

$2,195

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

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BA 914

Archaeology and the New Testament

by John McRay · Paperback, Feb 2008

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BA 918

New Testament History: A Narrative Account

by Ben Witherington · Paperback, Nov 2003

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