Page 116 2026–27 Graduate Academic Catalog Graduate-Level Course Descriptions BTAT-7260 – BTBS-7950 BTAT-7260 Researched Worship Project 3 hours Students will conduct research on an aspect of biblical worship, write a capstone paper, and implement a worship proposal in a real ministry context. As a capstone course, the research should demonstrate facility in the Bible, systematic theology, historical theology, and applied theology. The research will be on an approved topic in the area of biblical worship under the supervision of a faculty member. In addition to research and planning a ministry project, students will implement the project in a real ministry setting. During the semester, students will submit a proposal, an extensive bibliography, a carefully written ministry plan, and an assessment of the project's implementation. Prerequisite: Completion of 80% of MA coursework. BTAT-7270 Researched Leadership Project 3 hours Students will conduct research on an aspect of biblical leadership, write a capstone paper, and implement a leadership proposal in a real ministry context. As a capstone course, the research should demonstrate facility in the Bible, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, and Applied Theology. The research will be on an approved topic in the area of biblical leadership under the supervision of a faculty member. In addition to research and planning a ministry project, students will implement the project in a real ministry setting. During the semester, students will submit a proposal, an extensive bibliography, a carefully-written ministry plan, and an assessment of the project's implementation. Prerequisite: Completion of 80% of MA coursework BTAT-7280 Researched Counseling Project 3 hours Students will conduct research on an aspect of counseling or soul care and write a capstone paper. As a capstone course, the research should demonstrate facility in the Bible, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, and Applied Theology. The research will be on an approved topic in the area of a counseling ministry under the supervision of a faculty member. The student will also complete a practicum applying the theology and methods from the program. Prerequisite: As a capstone, the majority of coursework must be completed before enrolling in this course. Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL) BTBL-6110 Greek Syntax and Exegesis 3 hours Exegetical study of the Greek New Testament, focusing on the grammatical and syntactical issues of specific passages. The course provides the opportunity for students to develop their own exegetical skills in working with the Greek text of the New Testament and to grow in their ability to preach and teach expository messages on the Bible. Prerequisite: BTBL-6510 Intermediate Greek. (dual-listed as BTBL-4110 Greek Syntax and Exegesis) BTBL-6510 Intermediate Greek 3 hours Detailed study of advanced Greek grammar, reading in the Greek New Testament, the application of advanced syntactical rules, and the introduction to exegesis. Prerequisites: Elementary Greek (undergraduate/graduate credit); Greek proficiency exam; or permission of the instructor. (dual-listed as BTBL-3510 Intermediate Greek 1) BTBL-6610 Elementary Hebrew 1 3 hours Introduction to the basic elements of biblical Hebrew. Attention is given to vocabulary, grammar, and the use of language tools. (dual-listed as BTBL-3610 Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax 1) BTBL-6620 Elementary Hebrew 2 3 hours Introduction to the basic elements of biblical Hebrew. Attention is given to vocabulary, grammar, and the use of language tools. Prerequisite: BTBL-6610 Elementary Hebrew 1 or permission of the instructor. (dual-listed as BTBL-3620 Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax 2) BTBL-6630 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis 3 hours Exegetical study of the Hebrew Bible, focusing on the grammatical and syntactical issues of specific passages. The course provides the opportunity for students to develop their own exegetical skills in working with the Hebrew text of the Old Testament and to grow in their ability to preach and teach expository messages on the Bible. Prerequisite: BTBL-6620 Elementary Hebrew 2 or permission of instructor. Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS) BTBS-6010 Old Testament Overview 3 hours A graduate-level survey of the Old Testament, giving attention to the structure of each book, to the book's place in the canon, and to its biblical-theological contribution to the unified message of the Bible. This study provides introductory material on authorship, background, and interpretive challenges inherent to the Old Testament text. Students develop skills in reading and interpreting Scripture. BTBS-6015 New Testament Overview 3 hours A graduate-level survey of the New Testament, giving attention to the structure of each book, to the book's place in the canon, and to its biblical-theological contribution to the unified message of the Bible. This study provides introductory material on authorship, background, and interpretive challenges inherent to the New Testament text. Students continue to develop skills in reading and interpreting Scripture. Prerequisite: BTBS-6010 Old Testament Overview. BTBS-6020 Biblical Research Methods 0 hour The student will learn both how to conduct research and how to produce a research paper, the contents and style of which comply with generally accepted standards held by biblical scholars. In addition, the student will demonstrate these skills by producing a research paper that proposes the student’s plan for fulfilling the program’s senior-seminar capstone requirement. BTBS-6310 Hermeneutics 3 hours Detailed study of the theory and related practice of the roles of author, reader, and text toward the end of authoritative interpretation and contextualization of the Bible. Crosslisted with BTHT. (dual-listed as BTBS/BTHT-4310 Hermeneutics) BTBS-7900 Topics in Biblical Studies 1-3 hours Investigation of special topics in biblical studies, which have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. BTBS-7940 Thesis Research 2 hours Independent research on an approved topic under the supervision of a faculty member in a sub-field of biblical and theological studies. Students will prepare an original, extensive bibliographical report utilizing the resources of, but not limited to, Cedarville University’s library pertaining to the general field and the specialization the student has chosen. Upon successful completion of the guided-research project, students will submit a thesis proposal for the approval of the faculty supervisor. Students will complete the approved thesis in BTBS-7950 Thesis Writing. BTBS-7950 Thesis Writing 1 hour Independent writing on an approved topic under the supervision of a faculty member in a sub-field of biblical and theological studies. Students will prepare a thesis on a viable research project, writing with originality, clarity, and force. Prerequisite: BTBS-7940 Thesis Research.
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