Every student in the Masters degree program must have a Biblical Education core minimum of 39 semester hours. To this Biblical Education core are added general and professional education courses. These courses are chosen by students according to their areas of emphasis. Two-thirds of all credit earned must be from Triangle Bible Institute.

Because the Institute is also a school of graduate study, prospective students need to meet minimum academic prerequisites consistent with graduate school standards. These minimum standards are as follows:

1. A Bachelors degree in any field or its equivalent is required for entrance into all programs. For applicants to the Th.M. program, a Master of Divinity degree from TBI or a recognized seminary is also required. The prospective student is responsible for having complete transcripts of all post-high school credit sent directly from the institution(s) to Triangle Bible Institute Registrar’s office.
2. All new students who have enrolled in Triangle Bible Institute at the start of the fall 2010 semester must satisfy credit requirements (new standards) as delineated in the post graduate degree programs. All students who were enrolled in Triangle Bible Institute programs prior to the fall 2010 semester will satisfy credit requirements under the old standards (grandfathered-in).
3. A grade point average of 2.5 or above, or a score of 800 or above on a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test (verbal and analytical) is required.

MINISTERIAL TRACK

This suggested track is at the Masters level. To qualify for these courses, candidates must have a Bachelors degree as stated above. However, special considerations will take into account lifestyle achievements, work related rewards, and activity in other church ministries. These considerations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Old Testament

The Pentateuch (3)
The Historical Books (3)
The Wisdom Books (3)
The Prophetic Books (3)
Twelve (12) Semester hours

New Testament

The Four Gospels (3)
The Book of Acts (3)
Romans (3)
Galatians (3)
Revelation (3)
Fifteen (15) semester hours

Theology

Systematic Theology I & II (6)
Christian Theology I & II (6)
Twelve (12) semester hours

Ministry

Hermeneutics (3)
Homiletics (3)
Practicum (3)
Counseling (3)
Liturgy & Worship (3)
Fifteen (15) semester hours

A total of Fifty-five (55) Semester hours

MASTER OF DIVINITY PROGRAM

Mission Statement

The Master of Divinity program is designed to prepare students for pastoral ministry, missions, chaplaincy or other professional church related vocations.

Core Objective:

Biblical Truth
To guide students in the acquisition of a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures, including exegetical proficiency in the biblical languages, which provides the foundation for their own Christian growth and their ministry to others.

Academic Excellence
To promote in students the importance of critical thinking, good utilization of resource material, and excellence in comprehension and communication of biblical truth.

Spiritual Development
To encourage students by word and personal example in the disciplines necessary for spiritual growth and maturity.

Relational Development
To encourage and facilitate strong interpersonal relationships that demonstrate love for people of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Preparation for Service
To prepare students for effective vocational Christian service by providing practical skill instruction and supervised ministry experiences throughout the program.

Field Emphasis

Students enrolled in Triangle Bible Institute for any degree program are required to participate in Christian service ministries for each academic semester specified in the program of study. Students are encouraged to choose a variety of ministries to obtain a broad background of experience and to discern the area of their special capabilities. All candidates for degrees must meet these requirements to graduate.

Graduation Requirements

The degree Master of Divinity will be awarded to the student who meets the following requirements:

1. Completion of the prescribed curriculum with at least a 2.5 average;
2. Field Education credit in approved Christian ministry for four semesters;
3. A satisfactory grade in comprehensive examination in biblical exegesis and theology;
4. Demonstration of spiritual fitness for the Christian ministry by the student’s attitude; toward biblical studies, active participation in the local church, and personal conduct; and deportment with the student body and the Christian public which commends the gospel;
5. Essential agreement with the doctrinal position of Triangle Bible Institute.

MASTER OF DIVINITY CURRICULUM

The following curriculum leads to the Master of Divinity (credits are accumulative)

FALL SEMESTER – FIRST YEAR
OT503 – Old Testament Introduction and Background – S.H 3
NT504 – New Testament Introduction and Background – S.H 3
EV501 – Christian Life & Witness – S.H 3
BI518 – Church History II – S.H 3
TH517 – Hermeneutics – S.H 3
Total : 15

SPRING SEMESTER – FIRST YEAR
TH510 – Pneumatology and Ecclesiology – S.H 3
EV504 – Introduction to Missions – S.H 3
CE505 – Christian Education Program of the Church – S.H 3
PM505 – Homiletics Part I (Art of Preaching) – S.H 3
PM506 – Homiletics Part II (Sermon Prep & Worship) – S.H 3
Total: 15

FALL SEMESTER – SECOND YEAR
OT504 – Poetic Books – S.H 3
PM508 – Homiletics Part IV (Preaching and Worship) – S.H 3
TH504 – Bibliology and Theism – S.H 3
PM516 – Pastoral Care (For Ministers) – S.H 3
PM512 – Practicum in Ministry – S.H 3
Total: 15

SPRING SEMESTER – SECOND YEAR
BI503 – Christology – S.H 3
TH501 – Anthropology, Hamartiology, and Soteriology – S.H 3
PM524 – Pastoral Theology – S.H 3
PM525 – Liturgy & Worship – S.H 3
Total: 12

SUMMER
PM618 – Pastoral Internship (required) – S.H 4

Total:57

MASTER OF ARTS IN MINISTRY (Biblical Studies)

Mission Statement
The Master of Arts in Ministry program is designed to prepare vocational and lay Christian workers for more effective ministry by providing graduate level theological education that will sharpen their skills to meet the increasing demands on leaders.

Core Objective:

Biblical Truth
To guide leadership students into a thorough knowledge of, growing obedience to, and a proven ability to operate by the Scriptures in a culturally relevant way in order to help develop ministry leadership.

Academic Excellence
To develop academic excellence by facilitating familiarity with theological and
leadership literature, proper use and evaluation of ministry resources, and clear logical written and oral expression of ideas concerning biblical ministry.

Spiritual Development
To nurture in Christian leaders a deepening intimacy with Christ, a passion for His Great Commission, and a lifestyle that reflects ethical integrity.

Relational Development
To nurture interpersonal shepherding skills, emphasizing attitudes of humility, understanding, respect, and love in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic context.

Preparation for Service
To foster increased effectiveness in serving Christ by increasing ethical sensitivity and by augmenting leadership skills.

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of the prescribed curriculum with at least 2.5 average;
2. Field Education credit in approved Christian ministry for four semesters; Demonstration of spiritual fitness for the Christian ministry by the student’s attitude toward biblical studies, active participation in the local church, and personal conduct and deportment with the student body and the Christian public which commends the gospel;
3. Essential agreement with the doctrinal position of Triangle Bible Institute; Satisfactory completion of a final summative evaluation. The final project must integrate elements from the entire curriculum and will function as the final summative evaluation; Completion of four semesters of the mentoring requirements, including meeting once a month with a designated mentor/supervisor (a minimum of 6 times per semester).

MASTER OF ARTS IN MINISTRY CURRICULUM

The following curriculum leads to the Master of Ministry (Credits are accumulative)

FALL SEMESTER – FIRST YEAR
OT503 – Old Testament Introduction and Background – S.H 3
NT504 – New Testament Introduction and Background – S.H 3
NT507 – Revelation – S.H 3
TH507 – Dispensationalism – S.H 3
PM512 – Practicum in Ministry – S.H 3
Total: 15

SPRING SEMESTER – FIRST YEAR 
PM525 – Liturgy and Worship – S.H 3
NT508 – Romans – S.H 3
EV501 – Christian Life & Witness – S.H 3
BI518 – Church History II 3
TH510 – Pneumatology and Ecclesiology – S.H 3
Total: 15

FALL SEMESTER – SECOND YEAR
EV504 – Introduction to Missions – S.H 3
CE505 – Christian Education Program of the Church – S.H 3
OT504 – Poetic Books – S.H 3
TH504 – Bibliology and Theism – S.H 3
PM517 – Pastoral Care (Grief) – S.H 3
Total: 15

SPRING SEMESTER – SECOND YEAR
BI503 – Christology – S.H 3
TH501- Anthropology, Hamartiology, and Soteriology – S.H 3
PM519 – Professional Ethics in Ministry – S.H 3
PM507 – Homiletics (research) – S.H 3
OT/NT – Electives – S.H 3
Total: 15

Total: 60

SUMMER
PM618 Pastoral Internship (required) – S.H 4
(Total required 57)

MASTER OF THEOLOGY PROGRAM

Mission Statement

The Master of Theology is designed to prepare Master of Divinity graduates for teaching in a Bible college or seminary, for biblically and theologically enhanced pastoral ministry, and for doctoral studies.

Core Objectives:

Biblical Truth

To provide students with advanced instruction in biblical exegesis and systematic
Theology.

Academic Excellence

To mentor students in critical and logical thinking in advanced exegesis and theology.

Spiritual Excellence

To encourage students to develop a deepening relationship with God in holy character, study, and service.

Relational Development

To facilitate edifying relationships within the diverse college community in order to prepare students for building healthy relationships in a constantly changing world.

Preparation for Service

To foster competence in providing and assessing advanced biblical and theological
instruction in college, seminary, church, and other settings.

Language Requirements

The Th.M. students are expected to be competent in both Greek and Hebrew exegesis. Any deficiencies in language must be made up in addition to completion of the prescribed Th.M. curriculum.

Fields of Concentration

Students may select one of four areas of specialty: (1) Old Testament Literature and Exegesis; (2) New Testament Literature and Exegesis; (3) Theology, or (4) Missions and Intercultural Ministries. Four elective semester hours of study, as well as the thesis, must be completed in the area of concentration.

Graduation Thesis

As a consummate exercise of biblical understanding, research, and exposition, each candidate for this degree is required to complete a thesis of at least 10,000 words with a passing grade. The special regulations governing the thesis are set forth in the current TBI Research/Thesis Manual. The thesis must be written in the student’s area of concentration.

A student who has finished all classroom work prior to completion of the thesis must at some point register and pay for the 4 semester hours of thesis credit. For each academic semester in which the student has finished the classroom work, but does not register for the thesis, a thesis extension fee will be charged.

Graduation Requirements

The degree of Master of Theology will be awarded upon meeting the following requirements:

1. Completion of the prescribed curriculum with at least a 2.5 average;
2. Field Education credit in approved Christian ministry for two semesters;
3. Completion of a thesis of at least 10,000 words in the area of concentration;
4. Demonstration of spiritual fitness for the Christian ministry by the student’s attitude towards biblical studies, active participation in the local church, and personal conduct and deportment with the student body and the Christian public which commends the gospel;
5. Essential agreement with the doctrinal position of Triangle Bible Institute.

MASTER OF THEOLOGY CURRICULUM (Credits are accumulative)

The following curriculum leads to the Master of Theology degree for those who have completed the Master of Divinity program at Triangle Bible Institute or any other accredited Bible school whose academic requirements are equivalent to TBI’s.

FALL SEMESTER 
RE701 – Research Course Thesis – S.H. 2
GK701 – Greek Grammar – S.H. 2
TH619 – Theology (Advance Eschatology) – S.H. 2
TH620 – Theology (History of Christian Doctrine I) – S.H. 2
TH721 – Theology (Advance Apologetics) – S.H. 2
PM512 – Practicum in Ministry – S.H. 3
PM626 – Special Ministry III (Internship) – S.H. 6
PM618 – Pastoral Internship (Field Education) – S.H. 4
Total  23
{Total required 15}

SPRING SEMESTER
RE701 – Research Courses Thesis – S.H. 2
HB702 – Hebrew I – S.H. 2
SO603 – Social Ethical Issues – S.H. 2
TH622 – Theology (History of Christian Doctrine II) – S.H. 2
TH523 – Hermeneutical Systems – S.H. 3
PM504 – Guidance/Case Study- S.H.  3
Total: 14

Total 29
(Total required 14)