Biblical Studies
The Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies provides students with a broad exposure to the Scriptures, its major theological themes, history, and content, Hebrew and Greek, and advanced methods of interpretation. The major will equip students to be effective and faithful readers, expositors, and interpreters of Scripture in a variety of ministry contexts.
For information regarding the Biblical Studies major, please contact Dr. Rebecca Idestrom at ridestrom [at] tyndale [dot] ca or by phone: (416) 226-6620 ext. 6771.
Program Requirements:
Biblical Studies (5)
- Biblical Interpretation: Interpreting and Applying the Biblical Text [BIBL 0501]
- Old Testament Theology and History [OLDT 0511]
- New Testament Theology and History [NEWT 0522]
- One Old Testament Elective
- New Testament Elective
Biblical Languages (3)
- Elementary Greek I [NEWT 0321] or Hebrew Grammar I [OLDT 0611]
- Elementary Greek II [NEWT 0322] or Hebrew Grammar II [OLDT 0612]
- Greek Exegesis I [NEWT 0523] or Hebrew Exegesis I [OLDT 0711]
Theology (3)
- Systematic Theology I [THEO 0531]
- Systematic Theology II [THEO 0532]
- One Theology Elective
Christian History (2)
Ministry Formation (6)
- Leadership Development [LEAD 0510]
- Gospel, Church, and Culture [MISS 0782]
- Spiritual Formation [SPIR 0700]
- Bible Major Internship [BIBL 0701]
- One Educational Ministries Elective
- One Pastoral Care or Counselling Elective
Courses for Major in Biblical Studies (4)
- Greek Exegesis II [NEWT 0524] or Hebrew Exegesis II [OLDT 0712]
- Old Testament Seminar [OLDT 0738] or New Testament Seminar [NEWT 0728]
- First Course in other Biblical Language
- Second Course in other Biblical Language
Electives (4)
Total MDiv Courses: 27