Biola University, stands as a distinguished private Christian institution located in La Mirada, California. Committed to integrating faith with education, Biola offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs spanning diverse disciplines such as theology, arts, sciences, business, and health sciences.

At Biola University, the fusion of rigorous academics and Christian values is at the heart of its mission. The campus provides a nurturing environment where students can engage in intellectual inquiry while deepening their spiritual understanding. With a dedicated faculty, a commitment to service, and a strong sense of community, Biola equips students with the knowledge, character, and ethical foundation necessary to excel in their chosen careers and make a meaningful impact in the world. Through its distinctive approach to education, Biola University prepares graduates to lead lives of purpose, integrity, and service, guided by their faith.

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The Master of Arts with a concentration in New Testament — available fully online, on campus or in a blend of both formats — offers you a deeply academic and practical study of the New Testament, including extensive training in the Greek language. Whether you are pursuing church-based ministry, advanced academic study or a desire to deepen your understanding of the Scriptures, this degree will provide you a thorough grounding in the language and literature of the New Testament. You will learn from Talbot’s top-notch faculty, which includes several leading New Testament scholars who have authored widely referenced commentaries and works. Meanwhile, your education in biblical Greek and the historical-cultural setting of the New Testament world will equip you with a strong foundation for further academic study, while also preparing you to bring the biblical text to life. Show less