Mission Statement
The Biblical Studies Department exists to develop competent leaders and scholars with a solid biblical foundation who exhibit clear scriptural thinking and practice relevant to the needs of a global church.
Vision Statement
The Biblical Studies Department envisions being a top choice by the global church for developing reliable biblical scholars and leaders who responsibly interpret the word of truth.
Programs
Master of Arts in Religion (MA-R), with concentration
Biblical Languages
Old Testament
New Testament
Master of Theology (MTh), with concentration
Old Testament
New Testament
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), with concentration
Old Testament
New Testament
Areas of Research
Biblical Studies Department Faculty Areas of research expertise and interest:
Dr. Eike Mueller - New Testament
- Narrative Analysis
- Gospels
- Revelation
- Purity and Law Studies
- Christology
- Ecclesiology
- Eschatology
Dr. Hector Martin - New Testament
- Biblical Typology
- Narrative Analysis
- Gospels
- Johannine Epistles
- Revelation
- Eschatology
- Salvation History
Dr. Teofilo Correa - Old Testament
- Biblical Interpretation
- Inner Biblical Allusion – Intertextuality
- The Book of Daniel
- The Book of Isaiah
- The Twelve
- Protology and Eschatology
- Mission
Get to know more about our faculty at the Biblicel Studies Department.
Research - Topic Request
Guidelines for Dissertation /Thesis Topic Request
The Topic Request should be submitted in the form of a brief (5 – 7 pages) document, covering the following areas:
- Background/context of the topic, its main variables and the student’s interest in it.
- A brief description of major precedent research/literature available in the proposed field of study and a general plan for literature review.
- The main problem to be addressed (including the research gap).
- The proposed research methodology. A general description of the method will suffice at this level.
- The scope of study.
- Anticipated contribution to the knowledge or practice of the field of study.
- How does the topic fit the research agenda of the Department/Seminary/AIIAS?
Comprehensive Exams
Areas of Examination for comprehensive exams : PhD Students
Six hours for each area of examination
- Exegesis of the Old Testament
- Theology of the Old Testament
- OT History Background and Biblical Archeology
- Methodology and Biblical Interpretation
- Cognate area exam
- Exegesis of the New Testament
- Theology of the New Testament
- NT History Background and Biblical Archeology
- Methodology and Biblical Interpretation
- Cognate area exam
- OT Cognate: Exegesis of the OT (3 hrs) and Theology of the OT (3 hrs)
- NT Cognate: Exegesis of the NT (3 hrs) and Theology of the OT (3 hrs)
Areas of Examination for comprehensive exams : MA-R Students
Six hours for each area of examination
- Exegesis of the Old Testament
- Theology of the Old Testament
- Exegesis of the New Testament
- Theology of the NT Testament
- Exegesis of the Old Testament
- Exegesis of the NT Testament
