Master of Arts in Bible Exposition
Description
The Master of Arts in Bible Exposition (MABE) is designed to enable the student to understand the Scriptures thoroughly, apply them faithfully, and communicate them clearly. This degree provides a basic introduction to biblical studies, equipping in an exegesis sequence, and practice in communicating Scripture under the guidance of a biblical studies mentor.
This degree prepares students for a teaching or preaching ministry in such settings as a local church, a parachurch organization, or a Bible Institute in the majority world. By selecting a biblical language exegesis sequence and using electives judiciously, the student may prepare for doctoral work in biblical studies.
Resident Faculty
Bryan Beyer
(Ph.D., Hebrew Union College) Dr. Beyer came to CIU in 1985 to teach Bible. He served as undergraduate academic dean from 1994 - 2001 and as CIU’s dean of students from 2001 - 2004 prior to assuming his present role on the Seminary & School of Missions faculty. Dr. Beyer enj...
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Don Hamilton
(D.Min., Bethel Theological Seminary) Dr. Don Hamilton specializes in preaching and has taught preaching, church polity, doctrine of the church, and worship. He is also the Doctor of Ministry Program Director for the seminary. His first book, Homiletical Handbook, was published in 1992 by Bro...
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John Harvey
(Th.D., University of Toronto) When John Harvey joined the SSM faculty in 1992, it marked the beginning of his formal teaching experience, but not the beginning of his connection with Columbia International University. After working for nine and a half years as an architect in Pennsylv...
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Don Howell
(Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) Don Howell and his wife Melissa served fifteen years (1979-94) in pioneer church planting and theological education in Japan with Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF). He joined the Seminary & School of Missions faculty full time in 1995, first as Ass...
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Terry Hulbert
(Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) Dr. Terry Hulbert, Th.D., teaches Bible in the Seminary.He came to CBS in 1972 as Dean, a position he held for sixteen years. He then served CIU as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs from 1988 until 1994.During the 1990-91 year he also served...
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Bill Larkin
(Ph.D., University of Durham) William Larkin joined the faculty of Columbia in 1975 after a year of pastoral ministry in Philadelphia and the completion of graduate study in England. His passion is preparing pastors and missionaries, through the study of the Greek New Testament, to co...
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Alex Luc
(Ph.D., University of Wisconsin) Alex Luc joined the seminary faculty in 1982. A linguist, Dr. Luc draws deeply from his understanding of intercultural issues and comparative religions as he makes the Old Testament come alive for students. A contributor to the The New International Dicti...
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