PROGRAM FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION BY EXTENSION
Graduate Studies · MA
Program outline and key points from the supplied academic manual.
Program identity
Master of Biblical and Theological Studies in Middle Eastern Context. Students may continue from any country without attending the Amman centre.
What distinguishes extension graduate study
- Several specializations subject to student and faculty availability
- Study or continuation from any country
- Distance learning without attending the college centre
Goals
- Form leaders and teachers who know Scripture and theology and can defend the faith
- Prepare leaders to guide the next generation in Arab and Middle Eastern contexts
- Address community challenges on the basis of biblical truth
Published cost and delivery model
The manual describes a modest cost adapted to each country's economic circumstances; current fees must be confirmed with Admissions.
- Distance learning through Microsoft Teams
- One course every two months; six per year
- Eight meetings per course
- Four teaching hours per meeting, or two hours when video material is available
- Arabic study with a working level of English
- Faculty from Egypt, Arabic-speaking countries and abroad
Credits and final research
- Theology bachelor's graduate: 12 × 3-credit courses plus a 6-credit final project = 42 credits
- Graduate in another field: 18 × 3-credit courses plus a 6-credit final project = 60 credits
- The manual overview also lists 4 practical ministry credits for both routes
- Final research: about 100 pages, four months and 6 credits
Specializations
- Biblical and Theological Studies
- Counselling
- Apologetics
- The final two specialization courses are combined into one research project
- Offered according to student numbers and faculty availability
Twelve preliminary courses
- Research Methods
- Comparative Religions I
- Advanced Hermeneutics
- Advanced Counselling
- The Rationality of Christian Faith
- Introduction to Biblical Studies
- Christian Apologetics
- Theological Apologetics
- Old Testament Introduction
- Introduction to Theological Studies
- New Testament Introduction
- Arab Christian Heritage
Suggested supplementary courses for graduates in scientific fields
- Biblical Manuscripts and Textual Criticism
- Contemporary Theology
- Missions
- Advanced Christian Education
- Expository Preaching
- Spiritual Formation
- Leadership
Confirm before enrolling
The manual says courses may be changed or replaced as the administration develops the program. Confirm the current plan, credits, specializations and fees before enrolling.
This page is based on the supplied Arabic academic manual. Confirm current scheduling, fees, specializations and any curriculum revisions with PTEE when enrolling.