Biblical Studies - BA-MABS

The BA/MABS Four-Plus-One Track offers an affordable, flexible integrative, and customizable route to earn both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in five years.  Students complete the four-year Bachelor's program and finish the remaining course work for the Master's degree with an additional year of study.  This option allows students to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies.

In a 4+1 program, students work toward the completion of an undergraduate degree while also pursuing a Master’s degree.  Graduate-level courses taken during undergraduate studies fulfill both undergraduate elective requirements and graduate program requirements.  In the 4+1 program, students are dual-enrolled in LBC and Capital Seminary and Graduate School.

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies & Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

Major: Biblical Studies

Major Mission: The Biblical Studies major exists to utilize an interdisciplinary approach whereby students may design a course of study that coincides with their academic interests and ministry preparation.

Major Outcomes - Students will:

1. Develop a knowledge of the narrative, content, and interpretation of the Bible in context toward the development of a biblical worldview. 
2. Apply skills necessary to study the Bible in its original languages with appropriate tools. 
3. Demonstrate competency in interpreting, applying, and communicating the theological teaching of the Bible to life and ministry. 
4. Integrate research skills using appropriate resources for maintaining life-long education.

 

The curriculum sheet identifies the courses for this program.  Biblical Studies (BA/MABS) Curriculum Sheet

For the course descriptions related to this program, see the courses section of the catalog.

 

Program Director: 

Douglas Finkbeiner, PhD

After teaching in a seminary near Philadelphia, Doug joined the faculty of Capital in 2015.  He has been a full-time pastor for 13 years.  He and his wife, Sheri, have 6 adult children.

 

Faculty:

Samuel Harbin, DMin

John Soden, PhD

Mark Farnham, PhD

Victor Jacobs, PhD

Tim Nicholls, PhD

Joseph Kim, PhD

Gordon Gregory, ThD

Dan Carver, PhD

Tony Shetter, PhD

Mark Meyer, PhD