In the summer of 2021, Gordon-Conwell formally transitioned to new degree programs. Learn More. The program below remains active for students who entered before that time who have not yet graduated. No new students are being accepted into this specific program.
Quick Facts
Credit hours: 60
Completion time: 2 years (full-time study)
Digital Option: Up to 50% digital/remote
Degree requirements »
Program Overview
Develop a strong biblical foundation and prepare for various forms of ministry or further studies with the Master of Arts — New Testament. You’ll receive an advanced understanding of the New Testament with emphasis on the original Greek text. Building on our long-standing commitment to and respect for the original language, the MANT will challenge you go deeper into God’s Word through exegesis courses in the original languages.
Program Distinctives
- Embodiment of the institution’s commitment to the original text and biblical languages
- Exegesis courses taught in Greek to thoroughly integrate New Testament language with New Testament studies
- Rigorous courses range from in-depth language study to a survey of other disciples, providing students with a holistic theological education
- Thesis track option per invitation by a faculty member
- Access to other top-tier institutions, including Harvard Divinity School and Boston University School of Theology, through the Boston Theological Institute
Quick Facts
Credit hours: 61
Completion time: 2 years (full-time study)
Digital Option: Up to 100% digital/remote
Degree requirements »
Program Overview
Develop a strong biblical foundation and prepare for various forms of ministry or further studies with the Master of Arts — New Testament. You’ll receive an advanced understanding of the New Testament with emphasis on the original Greek text. Building on our long-standing commitment to and respect for the original language, the MANT will challenge you go deeper into God’s Word through exegesis courses in the original languages.
Charlotte Campus
Program Distinctives
- Embodiment of the institution’s commitment to the original text and biblical languages
- Exegesis courses taught in Greek to thoroughly integrate New Testament language with New Testament studies
- Rigorous courses offered in various formats (evenings, weekends, week intensives and online/hybrid) to accommodate your schedule
- Convenient, economical and innovative adult education system
- Renowned, highly qualified and experienced faculty
- Enhanced library services with capability to access theological databases from your home
- Access to research and annual lectureship series through The Robert C. Cooley Center for the Study of Early Christianity
- Access to library resources and classes at other top-tier institutions through the Carolina Theological Consortium
Typical Student
Master of Arts — New Testament students are typically interested in pursuing doctoral work, for which this degree is excellent preparation. Some may choose to earn a dual degree with Biblical Studies or Old Testament to enhance their preparedness for further studies. If you are interested in Bible translation, teaching or other related ministries, the MANT will prepare you well by equipping you with essential exegetical and hermeneutical skills using the original languages.
Potential Careers
- Doctoral studies in the New Testament
- Bible translation
- Teaching in Christian education
Degree Goals
- To develop an intermediate understanding of the content and themes of the Old and New Testaments in their historical and cultural settings
- To understand the basic historical and theological dimensions of the Christian faith
- To gain an intermediate competency with biblical Greek in order to develop exegetical and hermeneutical skills using the original languages
- In keeping with the highest tradition of Christian scholarship, to develop advanced skills for biblical research and writing, using original languages, and awareness of important bibliographic resources
- To foster love for God and his Word and therefore to cultivate the practices of spiritual maturity and Christ-like character, and to understand the Christian’s ethical responsibility in church and society
- To acquire a biblical perspective and Christian worldview on the forces in our culture and to learn to engage those as they are at work both outside and inside the life of the church
- To understand the historical and theological development of the Christian faith in order to integrate this faith with global ethical and missiological issues.
Spotlight Alum
Gordon-Conwell prepared me extraordinarily well for my doctoral work in the University of Cambridge, and for my research and teaching since then, in both church and university contexts. Most importantly, my professors at Gordon-Conwell provided a model of engaged academic scholarship and teaching that is done in service of Christ, the Church and the world—a model that I now seek to emulate.”
Jonathan Moo, MANT/MAOT ‘04
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Whitworth University | Spokane, WA