The MA in Bible Exposition provides students with specialized knowledge and skills to understand, apply, and communicate the Scriptures effectively on a regular basis in a local church context. It prepares students to teach or preach as a member of a church staff or as part of a para-church ministry.
What You’ll Learn
In addition to the mission statement and general objectives and requirements of a Columbia Biblical Seminary (CBS) degree, the objectives of the MA in Bible Exposition degree are to enable students to:
- Practice sound exegesis and exposition of the biblical text
- Trace key themes in Scripture
- Demonstrate skill in communicating biblical truth
Program Format
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The Master of Arts in Bible Exposition degree is available fully online in an 8-week format or in a residential 16-week format.
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Hybrid residential/online format available
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Complete in 28 months, taking one course at a time
Why Study Bible Exposition with Columbia Biblical Seminary?
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Time- and cost-efficient degree design
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Centered on Scripture, integrating biblical interpretation with spiritual formation and ministry skills
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Learn how to communicate the Bible in a variety of practical ministry contexts
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Taught by faculty who are actively engaged in exposition through preaching, teaching, and research
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Logos Bible software is offered to registered students at no additional cost
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Nationally and regionally accredited
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Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Application fee
- Affirm to be a Christian and agree with CIU’s Statement of Faith
- Official transcript for highest earned degree and any master’s level credits earned with a minimum 2.5 GPA for the most recent degree obtained.
- Essay (800 words total)
- Church Leader Reference
Our Master of Arts in Bible Exposition graduates pursue the following positions:
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Assistant/associate pastor
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Non-pastoral staff teacher
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Para-church ministry teacher
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Marketplace Bible teacher
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Bible institute teacher