The MABS and DBS programs are designed to prepare students to be faithful interpreters of God’s Word through proficiency in the Biblical languages. This program is not restricted to pastoral students, but is open to those who desire to better serve the Lord in various capacities in the church or in the home.

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Individuals who do not aspire to the vocational ministry are welcome to enroll in CBTS and take courses for credit as Master of Arts in Biblical Studies or Diploma of Biblical Studies students. All of these students must complete an application form and be accepted after interviewing with a member of the Admissions Team. Upon acceptance and receipt of the registration fee, information for distance learners (text books, access code for streaming or downloading lectures, etc.) will be sent to the applicant. Continuation as a student is subject to the discretion of the faculty and administration of CBTS.

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Similar to the Master of Divinity program, usually only individuals who are at least 21 years of age, hold a Bachelor’s Degree and are members in good standing of an evangelical church shall be eligible for acceptance to the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program. Those meeting these qualifications without a Bachelor’s Degree shall be eligible for acceptance to the Diploma of Biblical Studies program. The administration of CBTS reserves the right to waive any or all of these entrance requirements or to decline the application of any man to CBTS at its own discretion.

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A total of 46 credit hours is necessary to complete this curriculum, which students are expected to complete within 6 years.