MTS – Biblical Languages

Do you desire to understand the meaning behind God’s messages and equip yourself with biblical truth? Regent’s Master of Theological Studies — Biblical Languages can provide you a graduate-level understanding of theological disciplines while training you to critically interpret the Bible. You can learn how to analyze biblical text from the original languages, examine contemporary issues in biblical criticism, and interpret the precise tone and inherent meaning of debated biblical passages.

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 48

Next Session Start: January 13, 2025

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GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Gain deeper insight from in-depth, inductive examinations of the books in the Bible.

LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE

Build on your knowledge of Scripture for application in everyday life and ministry.

LEARN FROM TOP SCHOLARS

Be mentored by faculty who are pioneers in Christian history, biblical studies, and Renewal theology.

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Association of Theological Schools (ATS) Accredited

Top 25 Best Master's Programs in Virginia, 2024, UniversityHQ.

The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) at Regent University is accredited by The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the MTS—Biblical Languages program, you can:

Critically interpret the Bible
Conduct theological research, writing, and ministerial training
Apply a hermeneutics approach to biblical passages

Career Opportunities

Pastor
Ministry Leader
Ministerial Teaching

$82Thousand

Mean annual wage of Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018

Featured Courses

Featured Courses
Code	Name	Credits
BIBL 630	Biblical Hebrew 1	3	An introduction to the fundamentals of Old Testament Hebrew. Particular attention is given to the building of vocabulary and grammatical forms as a foundation for further studies in Old Testament Hebrew.
BIBL 631	Biblical Hebrew 2	3	A continuation of Old Testament Hebrew 1. Further attention is given to the building of vocabulary and grammatical forms as a foundation for further studies in Old Testament Hebrew. Prerequisite: BIBL 630.
BIBL 634	Biblical Hebrew Syntax	3	An intermediate course in the study of Old Testament Hebrew. Includes exercises in translation, vocabulary building, and syntax of select portions of the Hebrew Old Testament. Prerequisite: BIBL 631.
BIBL 635	Biblical Hebrew Exegesis	3	A continuation of Biblical Hebrew Syntax with concentration on the translation of select books of the Hebrew Old Testament or representative passages (e.g., narrative, law, psalms, prophecy, poetry). This course consists of the analysis texts with a view toward biblical exposition, preaching, or further academic study. Prerequisite: BIBL 632 or 634.
BIBL 670	New Testament Greek 1	3	An introduction to the fundamentals of New Testament Greek. Particular attention is given to the building of vocabulary and grammatical forms as a foundation for further studies in New Testament Greek.
BIBL 671	New Testament Greek 2	3	A continuation of New Testament Greek 1. Further attention is given to the building of vocabulary and grammatical forms as a foundation for further studies in New Testament Greek. Prerequisite: BIBL 670.
BIBL 674	New Testament Greek Syntax	3	An intermediate course in the study of New Testament Greek designed to give students essential linguistic knowledge and skills for the analysis of New Testament Greek grammar and syntax. Prerequisite: BIBL 671.
BIBL 675	New Testament Greek Exegesis	3	A continuation of New Testament Greek Syntax with concentration placed on the exegetical analysis of New Testament documents. This course consists of the reading of longer texts from the Greek New Testament and the study of advanced topics in New Testament Greek research. Prerequisite: BIBL 672 or 674.
THEO 670	Theological German	3	Fundamental structures, vocabulary and grammar. Proficiency in reading of academic journals, books and German texts with a focus on theological texts and vocabulary. Cross-listed with THEO 770. Pass/No Pass.

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Admissions Requirements

2024-25 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session	Semester Check-In	Session Start Date
Session A	Friday, August 9	Monday, August 19
Session M	Friday, September 6	Monday, September 16
Session B	Friday, October 11	Monday, October 21
Session C	Wednesday, January 8	Monday, January 13
Session T	Friday, January 31	Monday, February 10
Session D	Friday, March 7	Monday, March 17
Session E	Friday, May 2	Monday, May 12
Session F	Friday, June 13	Monday, June 23

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Tuition & Fees

2024-25 Tuition Rates

PART-TIME STUDENTS

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$530	6	$3,180
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$530	6	$3,180
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)	$530	6	$3,180
Master of Theology (ThM)	$670	3	$2,010
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)	$670	3	$2,010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	$670	3	$2,010

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$530	9	$4,770
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$530	9	$4,770
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)	$530	9	$4,770
Master of Theology (ThM)	$670	6	$4,020
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)	$670	6	$4,020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	$670	6	$4,020

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$700

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2023-24 Tuition Rates

Part-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$530	6	$3,180
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$530	6	$3,180
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)	$530	6	$3,180
Master of Theology (ThM)	$670	3	$2,010
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)	$670	3	$2,010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	$670	3	$2,010

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$530	9	$4,770
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$530	9	$4,770
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)	$530	9	$4,770
Master of Theology (ThM)	$670	6	$4,020
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)	$670	6	$4,020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	$670	6	$4,020

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$700

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*Rates are subject to change at any time.

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