By embarking on the master’s in Biblical Languages program at HCU, you are assured of a rich academic journey that marries deep scriptural scholarship with a fervent commitment to faith-based exploration. This unique blend of academic rigor and spiritual depth prepares you not only for scholarly and professional excellence but also for a life of service, embodying the transformative power of God’s Word.
Faculty of Excellence
Our award-winning Biblical Languages professors regularly author books and articles in publications such as the Journal for the Study of the New Testament, the Journal of Biblical Literature, and many more. Their expertise spans specialty areas, including Early Christianity, Greco-Roman philosophy and rhetoric, biblical Hebrew, Hellenistic Greek, grammar, translation, textual criticism, and biblical exegesis.
Committed to nurturing your scholarly development and spiritual growth, our faculty provides personalized mentorship that respects the intellectual and faith dimensions of theological studies.
Meet faculty in Classics and Biblical Languages at HCU.
Career and Salary Outcomes
Backed by immersive training in Greek and Hebrew and an optional graduate thesis, when you finish the MA in Biblical Languages program, you are prepared to significantly contribute to pastoral ministry, academic research, teaching, and beyond.
The majority of our graduates pursue a vocation of church-related ministry, but an MABL degree is also a stepping stone to a PhD program in fields related to theology and linguistics. Or, forge and follow your own path with further study in any field where historical language and context can contribute.
Students in the master of Biblical Languages program:
- Serve as pastors or ministers who teach from the Bible’s historical background
- Become Bible translators for purposes of Christian missions
- Teach in theology, classics, and history areas in K-12 schools
- Engage in research and publishing
- Become scholars of biblical studies or linguistics, or branch out into other fields, such as philosophy or journalism
- Pursue further study at highly respected programs, including Cambridge and Yale
Graduates with a master’s degree in Biblical Languages are equipped for a career in private church settings, education, or self-employment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, clergy members earn an average of $60,180 annually, and writers and authors can earn $73,150 annually on average. If you’re interested in research and scholarship, postsecondary education can lead to average salaries of $80,840; these salary levels can increase over time and experience and vary based on institution and location.
Whether your next step is seminary, doctoral work, or vocations in teaching, preaching, translating, and pastoral ministry, the MABL instills the tools that enrich your Christian service in all areas of life.
Biblical Foundation, Spiritual Formation
Our students and faculty members foster a learning environment emphasizing critical thinking, scholarly engagement, and the integration of faith and learning. From the A.O. Collins Lecture Series to the biblical languages blog to networking leading to work opportunities in local ministries, with the master’s in Biblical Languages degree program, there is no shortage of opportunities to develop your personal faith practice and further your reach in pastoral ministry.
