Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

MA / NT

Master of Arts / New Testament

Studying the New Testament isn’t a merely academic exercise for the Christian; it is an act of worship.

The MA / NT is a rigorous, specialized program focusing on academic study of the New Testament – its texts, context, translation, reception history, theology, and interpretation.

Master of Arts / New Testament

Where can this degree take me?

This program is excellent preparation for further academic work at the graduate or doctoral level. Typically, MA / NT students desire to pursue careers in teaching and writing. Other students whose vocations are ministry-related have found that the MA / NT provides the grounding in Scripture they need for effective teaching and wise living. Finally, this program also prepares students to teach at some Christian secondary schools or Christian colleges.

What will I study?

In addition to some theology courses, the majority of your work will be done in core New Testament courses (including biblical Greek) and NT Studies electives. Courses you’ll take include the following:

  • Theology Core - 6 hours

    ST 5101 and ST 5102 or ST 5103 reccommended

  • New Testament Core - 23-26 hours

    Required:

    NT 5210 NT Greek Exegesis I 4 hours
    NT 5211 NT Greek Exegesis II 2 hours
    NT 8710 Advanced Greek Exegesis 2 hours
    Electives Studies in New Testament 13-16 hours

    One of the following courses:

    NT 8911 NT Research 2 hours
    ID 7900 Theological Research Methods 2 hours
    Note: One course may be an OT course
    Note: Up to 3 hours of the Capstone may be applied in the Concentration Core
    The following courses in other departments may be completed in the Concentration Core:
    OT 7040 Syriac 3 hours
    ST 7395 Hermeneutics 3 hours

  • Field Education & Capstone - 0-3 hours

    Field Education

    PT 5090 Field Ed (two semesters) –or–
    PT 5090 Field Ed (one semester) and ID 5080 Formation Group (two semesters) 0 hours

    MA/NT Capstone (0-3 hours)

    The following are required:
    (a) MA/NT Major Comprehensive Exam
    (b) – 7485 MA Thesis

Field Education

All MA / NT students must complete a field education requirement. Learn more about field ed here.

What are the prerequisites for admission to this program?

In addition to the requirements for general admission, you’ll need the following:

  • An undergraduate major or its equivalent which includes 12 hours (two years) of undergraduate Greek (with a satisfactory score on Trinity’s Greek proficiency exam), 6 hours of theology, and 12 hours of Bible (not including beginning languages).
  • An undergrad GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred; scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) required if your GPA is less than 3.0.