Christian Studies Faculty Members

Mark W. Gregory, Professor of Old Testament, Dean

Steven F. Echols, Professor of Leadership

Byron Esley Edens, Professor of Preaching and Christian Ministry

Jerry L. Ray, Professor of New Testament (Part-Time)

Billy L. Puckett, Assistant Professor of Theology and Ethics

Programs of study in Temple Baptist Theological Seminary Graduate Programs

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Ministry ∙ Biblical & Theological Studies ∙Biblical Proclamation ‧ Worship Ministry

Temple Baptist Theological Seminary is a division of Brewton-Parker Christian University that provides undergraduate- and graduate-level biblical, theological, and ministry education and training for pastors, ministers, and others who wish to be prepared to serve Christ in the local church and through other ministries.

Each academic program has learning outcomes specific to the academic major, which are housed in the university’s assessment planning documents.

The Master of Arts in Ministry seeks for program graduates to:

GOAL 1: Have a base level of biblical and theological knowledge that can translate in a variety of ministry application settings.

The Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies aims for program graduates to:

GOAL 1: Have advanced knowledge of biblical and theological studies for the purpose of enhancing biblical preaching and teaching.

GOAL 2: Be prepared for further theological studies.

The Master of Arts in Biblical Proclamation aims for program graduates to:

GOAL 1: Demonstrate knowledge of the Old Testament and New Testament books and content, the historical framework of the biblical period, important theological emphases, as well as an understanding of scholarly critical issues from a conservative biblical perspective.

GOAL 2: Exhibit competency in the skills of hermeneutics and homiletics.

GOAL 3: Display an understanding of the function of biblical preaching in the context of church health and growth.

Programs

Degree - Graduate

• •  Biblical and Theological Studies, M.A.
• •  Biblical Proclamation, M.A.
• •  Ministry, M.A.
• •  Worship Ministry, M.A.