M.B.S.
The Master of Biblical Studies Curriculum
Overseas Theological Seminary follows the semester system.
Required courses: 52 credit units
Elective courses: 8 credit units
Total: 60 credit units
General Courses
GC 111 Theological Research Methods 1 unit
Biblical Studies
BS 201 Hermeneutics 2 units
BS 212 The Pentateuch 3 units
BS 213 Historical Books 3 units
BS 215 Major Prophets 3 units
BS 219 Wisdom Literature 3 units
BS 222 Life of Christ 2 units
BS 223 Luke–Acts 3 units
BS 224 The Epistle to the Romans 2 units
BS 225 Pauline Epistles I 2 units
BS 226 Pauline Epistles II 2 units
BS 228 The Book of Revelation 2 units
Theological Studies
TS 411 Systematic Theology I 3 units
TS 412 Systematic Theology II 3 units
TS 413 Systematic Theology III 3 units
TS 422 Christain Apologetics 2 units
Practical Theology
PT 501 Spiritual Formation 2 units
PT 511 Homiletics I 2 units
PT 512 Homiletics II 2 units
PT 521 Pastoral Ministry 2 units
CE 701 Christian Education 2 units
ME 801 Introduction to Missiology 2 units
PT 591 Homiletics Practicum I 1 unit
PT 592 Homiletics Practicum II 1 unit
PT 581 Field Education (160 Hours) 0 units
Elective Courses
Elective courses include, among others:
CH 601 Church History 3 units
BS 216 Minor Prophets 2 units
BS 227 General Epistles 2 units
CE 702 Teaching Process 2 units
PT 531 Counseling 3 units
BS 231 New Testament Archaeology 2 units
BS 232 Old Testament Archaeology 2 units
PT 554 Piano 1 unit
PT 555 Music Theory 1 unit
PT 553 Vocal Music 2 unit
BS 265 Isaiah 2 units
BS 271 1st & 2nd Corinthians 2 units
BS 284 The Gospel of John 2 units
BS 253 Leviticus 2 units
PT 502 Prayers in the Bible 2 units
BS 285 The Epistle to the Hebrews 2 units
PT 541 Church Growth 2 units
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