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The Master of Arts in Bible Teaching at Columbia International University equips you to teach the Bible in a school or ministry setting, blending biblical knowledge with advanced educational practices. Over three semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer), you will deepen your understanding of Scripture while developing the skills necessary to design and implement effective Bible curricula. The program emphasizes both the “big-picture” of biblical instruction and the practical aspects of lesson planning and teaching strategies.
Graduates of the MA in Bible Teaching are well-prepared to serve as Bible teachers in Christian schools, youth ministries, and educational organizations worldwide. The program’s rigorous curriculum ensures that you can effectively communicate God’s Word in various educational contexts, from local classrooms to international settings.
Campus
August 25
33
$550
College of Arts & Sciences
ABHE, SACSCOC
Students will graduate with an understanding of the purpose of the Bible and how to prepare lessons and curriculum from the Bible that reflect that purpose, using sound principles of biblical interpretation.
Learn to implement sociological, philosophical, and psychological principles in the preparation and delivery of Bible lessons, adapting strategies to meet diverse learning needs and engage students.
Make an impact beyond the classroom by developing communication skills, fostering a servant-hearted mindset, and creating a nurturing environment that encourages spiritual and academic growth.
Here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog:
This course covers principles of curriculum design with application to the preparation of curriculum for Bible teaching. Existing Bible curricula are evaluated in order to determine the philosophical basis for their construction. Students design original Bible courses and units on various grade levels for use in varied teaching environments. Prerequisite: Admission to the MABT program or Program Director approval.
This course allows students to apply principles and methods of teaching in an extended classroom experience of observation and teaching under the supervision of an experienced teacher. Regular personal conferences with the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor are required. A directed teaching fee is charged. Prerequisites: Approval of professor.
This course is a study of the methods of classroom instruction with specific application to using the Bible as the text. Preparation of material for teaching, including formulation of objectives; and preparing units and daily lesson plans is discussed.
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