Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary
Houston Bible Study Center
MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, MINISTRY, OR THEOLOGY
Prerequisite: Bachelor Degree in a
relevant field of study with at least 120 hours
Course Requirements: 36 credit hours for Master
Degree
• 6 Credits in Old Testament Studies
• 6 Credits in New Testament Studies
• 6 Credits in Doctrinal Studies
• 6 Credits in studies of related skills and ministry preparation
• 8 Credit hours in independent research studies inclusive of 4 research
projects.
• 4 Credit hours in research and preparation of a Master Thesis in
a related field
RECOMMENDED DEGREE PLAN
6 Credits in Old Testament Studies
1. 127---OT---Daniel---A Study of the prophecies of Daniel and the New Testament
fulfillment
2. 188---OT---Judaism---The difference between OT Law and OT Judaism
6 Credits in New Testament Studies
1. 294---NT---Biographies --- Focus on the 12 Disciples of Jesus and the
Apostle Paul
2. 215---NT---I & II Timothy---Exposition of text with the Christian
Ministry in view
6 Credits in Doctrinal Studies
1. 338---DS---Baptist Distinctive---Overview / The Baptist Faith and Message
2. 322---DS---Study of Satan--- His origin, work, and eternal destiny
6 Credits in Studies of Related Skills and
Ministry Preparation
1. 407--MPS---Pastoral Crisis Counseling---Practical and Biblical approach
to Crisis
2. 417--MPS---Experiencing God---Training methods and principles for spiritual
growth
8 Credit hours in Independent Research Studies
Inclusive of 4 Research Projects.
• 4 Credit hours in research and preparation of a Master Thesis
in a related field