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Master of Arts in Biblical Interpretation

The MA in Biblical Interpretation at Verum Seminary is designed for students who seek to read the Bible faithfully, interpret it responsibly, and apply it wisely in a world longing for truth. This 30-credit hour degree offers a rigorous yet accessible formation in biblical hermeneutics, exegesis, and theological reflection.

Rooted in the conviction that Scripture is the final authority for life and faith, the program equips students to engage both Old and New Testaments with depth, clarity, and theological integrity. Students learn to move from text to theology, from exegesis to ethics, and from interpretation to witness—while attending to the transcendentals of truth, goodness, and beauty in cultural analysis.

Curriculum Overview

Biblical Interpretation Core
Reading the Bible as the Final Authority for Life and Faith
The Art and Science of Biblical Interpretation
Interpretation and the Transcendentals: Cultural Analysis
Old Testament Exegesis
Old Testament Book Study: Deuteronomy
From Text to Theology: Isaiah
New Testament Exegesis
New Testament Book Study: Luke–Acts
New Testament Book Study: 1 Peter
From Text to Theology: Romans
Use of the Old Testament in the New Testament: Hebrews
Capstone Project
A guided research or applied project synthesizing biblical interpretation, theological integration, and contextual application.
Program Features
Biblically Rooted: Scripture as the final authority, interpreted through the lens of God’s unchanging truth
Rigorous and Holistic: Deep engagement with both Testaments and complex theological themes
Culturally Aware: Interpretation in light of beauty, justice, and meaning in today’s cultural moment
Intellectually Coherent: A focused curriculum designed for integration—not fragmentation
Formational and Practical: Designed to shape both mind and heart for faithful presence and bold witness
Who Should Apply?
This degree is ideal for:
Those preparing to teach the Bible in churches, schools, or parachurch ministries
Christian leaders seeking greater confidence in interpreting Scripture
Writers, speakers, and cultural commentators who want to anchor their work in sound biblical exegesis
Individuals discerning further academic study in theology or biblical studies

Learn to read the Bible not just as a book—but as the revelation of God’s reality.

Apply now or connect with an advisor to explore how the MA in Biblical Interpretation can equip you for your calling.

30 Credit Hours

Number of Courses

Master of Arts in Biblical Exegesis

The MA in Biblical Exegesis at Verum Seminary offers an immersive, language-rich experience for students who want to engage Scripture at its most foundational level. Rooted in the belief that God has spoken through human authors in human languages, this degree trains students to read the Bible as it was written—carefully, faithfully, and theologically.

Combining rigorous coursework in Biblical Hebrew and Greek with intensive book studies and theological integration, the program equips students to handle the Word of God with reverence, clarity, and contextual awareness. This is a program for those who believe that exegesis is not just an academic task—but an act of worship and a means of transformation.

Curriculum Overview

Biblical Interpretation Core
Reading the Bible as the Final Authority for Life and Faith
The Art and Science of Biblical Interpretation
Old Testament Exegesis
Biblical Hebrew 1 & 2
Old Testament Book Study: Deuteronomy
Old Testament Book Study: Daniel
From Text to Theology: Isaiah
New Testament Exegesis
Biblical Greek 1 & 2
New Testament Book Study: Luke–Acts
New Testament Book Study: 1 Peter
From Text to Theology: Romans
Use of the Old Testament in the New Testament: Hebrews
Use of the Old Testament in the New Testament: Revelation
Program Features
Original Language Emphasis: Complete introductory Hebrew and Greek courses provide direct engagement with the biblical text.
Exegetical Depth: Explore Scripture through detailed book studies that span the theological and literary diversity of the Bible.
Integrated Theology: Move from exegesis to theology with intentional assignments and reflection focused on theological synthesis and application.
Covenantal Coherence: Understand how the Old and New Testaments relate, especially through coursework focused on intertextuality.
Spiritual Formation: Grounded in Verum’s commitment to truth and the reality of God, this program is both intellectually rigorous and spiritually formative.
Who Should Apply?
This degree is ideal for:
Those pursuing academic study or future doctoral work in biblical studies or theology
Pastors and teachers who want to preach and teach from the original languages
Missionaries and church planters seeking deeper biblical grounding
Anyone who believes that faithful interpretation begins with faithful attention to God’s Word in its original form
A Seminary That Forms the Interpreter
At Verum Seminary, we believe that interpreting the Bible rightly requires not just the right tools, but the right posture. This program is designed to shape interpreters who are attentive to the text, responsive to God, and equipped to speak truth into a confused and disoriented world.

Study the Scriptures. Learn the Languages. Interpret with Reverence.

Apply now or contact us to learn more about the MA in Biblical Exegesis.

42 Credit Hours

Number of Courses

Master of Arts in Theological Studies: Biblical Interpretation + Doctrinal Depth for a Fragmented World

The MA in Theological Studies at Verum Seminary is designed for those who want to hold together the task of biblical interpretation with the pursuit of theological coherence. In a cultural moment that fragments truth and deconstructs meaning, this program equips students to read Scripture as the final authority for life and faith—and to think theologically with clarity, depth, and courage.

This 36-credit hour degree is ideal for church leaders, teachers, aspiring theologians, and thoughtful Christians who want to engage Scripture and theology not as abstract disciplines, but as interconnected paths to faithful witness and cultural discernment.

Curriculum Overview

Biblical Interpretation Core
Reading the Bible as the Final Authority for Life and Faith
The Art and Science of Biblical Interpretation
From Text to Theology
These courses guide students through close engagement with specific books of the Bible, moving from exegesis to theological reflection and application.
Deuteronomy
Isaiah
Romans
Luke–Acts
Hebrews
Theology and Doctrine
Creeds and Declarations of the Church
The Triune God: Theology Proper, Christology, and Pneumatology
Theological Anthropology and the Body of Christ
Soteriology and Eschatology
Theological Questions: God and Evil & Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
Program Features
Text to Theology Framework: Learn to interpret Scripture as theology in motion, not in isolation.
Doctrinal Integration: Move beyond systematics-as-theory into lived, worshipful theology rooted in the creedal and confessional witness of the Church.
Biblical Authority: Affirm and explore the Bible as the final authority for life and doctrine—without bypassing its complexity.
Theological Formation: Wrestle with enduring questions (e.g., evil, sovereignty, responsibility) through disciplined, confessional thinking.
Cultural Awareness: Engage theologically with the world not through reaction but through wise, biblically grounded response.
Who Is This For?
Pastors and ministry leaders seeking deeper theological grounding
Christian educators or Bible teachers looking to connect doctrine with Scripture
Writers, thinkers, and culture-makers who want their theological imagination sharpened
Disciples longing to know God more deeply through Word and doctrine
At Verum Seminary, theological studies are not just about acquiring knowledge—they are about being formed by truth and living faithfully in the reality of God. This program is for those who want to interpret the Bible with theological depth and live out the truth with conviction.

Interpret Scripture. Know Doctrine. Live the Reality of God.

Apply now or contact our admissions team to explore your path forward.

36 Credit Hours

Number of Courses

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