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Not only did we receive excellent instruction and great resources, but our professors encouraged us to think through issues. We built friendships with many of our teachers and could reach out to any of them today, confident they would take time to respond. There\u2019s a passion both for ministry and excellent theological training at Maranatha.<\/p>\n<p>Chip Herbert, MDiv, 2013<br \/>Sara (Pill) Herbert, MA in Biblical Counseling, 2013<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide arrows_custom_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; dot_nav_custom_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Aleo|300|on||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;dinot-medium||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; arrows_custom_color__hover=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; arrows_custom_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]\n<p>Seminary training at Maranatha empowered me to think biblically, write succinctly, speak persuasively, and live sincerely. In my experience, there is not better way to prepare for impacting the world through informed Great Commission living than attending Maranatha Baptist Seminary.<\/p>\n<p>Jon Rehfeldt, MA in Biblical Studies, 2008, and Master of Divinity, 2011<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide arrows_custom_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; dot_nav_custom_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Aleo|300|on||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;dinot-medium||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; arrows_custom_color__hover=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; arrows_custom_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]\n<p>The style of the MBS classes also made it simple to fit in schoolwork with other responsibilities of life. I never felt like my classes were controlling my time beyond what was reasonable. This was mainly a credit to the attitude of the professors, who were always willing to work with potential ministry conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>Caleb Farmer, MA in Biblical Counseling, 2017<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;Dinot &#8211; black|500|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#081F40&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; header_5_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_5_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_5_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h5>MEET DR. 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(I Timothy 3:1)<\/P>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"cust-font-changes\">Is the Lord calling you to serve as a pastor, assistant, youth pastor, missionary, evangelist, or Bible teacher? If so, consider Maranatha Baptist Seminary's Master in Biblical Studies degree. This program emphasizes biblical languages, biblical studies, and theological courses, while providing you with classroom opportunities to learn about practical pastoral issues. You\u2019ll benefit from professors skilled in all aspects of ministry as well as the personal mentoring of experienced pastors as you serve in a local church.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"cust-heading-changes\">Objective<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"cust-font-changes\">1) To comprehend and articulate basic elements of biblical and systematic theology; to assess current trends in theology, biblical interpretation and culture; to compare those trends with biblical truth; and thus be able to correctly accept, reject, or correct such trends 2) To interpret, preach, and teach God\u2019s Word from a dispensational hermeneutic 3) To develop a basic understanding of the biblical languages and apply that understanding to the preparation and delivery of sermons and lessons 4) To have a basic understanding of church history and be able to evaluate past and current events in their historical contexts. 5) To demonstrate faithfulness to the Holy Spirit\u2019s work through God\u2019s Word in his or her personal life and ministry<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"cust-heading-changes\">Delivery<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"cust-font-changes\">1) Available from a Distance or On Campus. 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