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Learn to read Sacred Scripture with the Church Fathers.

Overview

Earn your Master of Sacred Scripture (MSS) 100% online.

This program will equip students to traverse the pages of Scripture with skill and confidence. Illuminated by the deepest insights of the fathers and doctors of the Church, students will follow the well-worn paths carved out by the greatest Catholic biblical commentators of past and present.

“This program draws deeply from the well of Sacred Scripture, covering every book in the biblical canon and equipping you to read the Bible in its original languages. Together with an expert faculty trained in the best of contemporary biblical research, your tutors will include St. Augustine and St. Jerome, St. Basil and St. John Chrysostom. I warmly encourage you to apply today, and to join us as we study Sacred Scripture in the fullness of the Catholic tradition.” – Dr. Andrew Blaski, Program Director

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Graduate Degree

Master of 
Sacred Scripture

  • Online
  • Eligible for transfer credits

2 to 6 years

Program Length

39

Total Credits

$410

Per Credit Hour

April 5

Application Due

May 6

Next Start Date

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“Beloved, let us ascend without hesitation to Holy Scripture through the excellent commentaries of the Fathers, as if on the ladder of Jacob’s ladder, by which the angels ascend and descend.”

– Cassiodorus (6th c.) –

Program Distinctives

  • Students will read and study the entire canon of Sacred Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, with a dedicated faculty committed to unlimited biblical inerrancy.
  • Students will learn to read and interpret the Bible alongside the Fathers of the Church, through the inclusion of patristic commentaries, homilies, and/or treatises in every Scripture course.
  • Students will learn to read and translate Sacred Scripture in at least one of the two original languages (Greek or Hebrew).

For course information, please see the course requirements.

Course Requirements

Foundational Courses

PHS 607 Perennial Philosophy
SAS 602 Soul of Theology

Biblical Language

GRK 501 Greek I
GRK 502 Greek II
GRK 503 Greek Exegesis

or

HEB 501 Hebrew I
HEB 502 Hebrew II
HEB 503 Hebrew Exegesis

Old Testament

SAS 712 Pentateuch
Note: SAS 712 is a prerequisite for the remaining Old Testament courses.
SAS 713 Historical Books
SAS 714 Wisdom Books
SAS 715 Prophets

New Testament

SAS 716 Gospels
Note: SAS 716 is a prerequisite for the remaining New Testament courses.
SAS 717 Luke and Acts of the Apostles
SAS 718 Letters of St. Paul
SAS 719 Catholic Epistles and Revelation

Summative Evaluation

Written and Oral Comprehensive Exam
Submission of Written Research Sample(s)

MSS Blank Degree Plan Sample

Who Is This Program For?

  • Those working in ministry
  • Catholic Professionals
  • Those pursuing doctoral work
  • Personal Formation

Career Opportunities

  • Scripture/Theology Teacher
  • University/College Professor
  • Director of Religious Education
  • Youth Minister
  • Catholic writer/speaker

FAQ

Is this an Online Program?

Yes, our 100% online courses make the MSS degree program flexible for working and busy individuals. 

How do I apply?
Applicants for the M.A. program should follow the Graduate Admissions procedures.
Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Sacred Scripture degree, students will be able to:

  • Uphold and defend the seventy-three books of the biblical canon as the inspired and inerrant Word of God, addressing the most prevalent challenges to their divine origin and veracity.
  • Explain with clarity the essential context, content, and meaning of Sacred Scripture in a Christocentric manner congruent with Catholic doctrine and the unanimous consent of the Fathers.
  • Read and translate Sacred Scripture in at least one of the two original languages (Greek or Hebrew).
  • Conduct effective and ethical biblical research, utilizing appropriate tools for exegesis and applying the core principles of Catholic biblical interpretation.
What is the Graduate Capstone?

The Summative Evaluation is the capstone of the student’s academic work in the MSS program at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. All candidates for the MSS degree are required to complete the Summative Evaluation exercise through the submission of a written research sample and a comprehensive exam. Full descriptions of the Summative Evaluation exercise are available on the Summative Evaluation page.

Is Holy Apostles College & Seminary accredited?
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the Connecticut Office of Higher Education (CTOHE), and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). For more accreditation information visit here.
Are the Faculty members faithful to the Magisterium?
All members of the faculty who teach theology and philosophy must be approved by the Chancellor, make a Profession of Faith, and take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium.
Who is the Program Director?

Program Director:

Dr. Andrew Blaski

For a full listing of our faculty, please visit Faculty Listing.

FAQ

Is this an Online Program?

Yes, our 100% online courses make the MSS degree program flexible for working and busy individuals. 

How do I apply?
Applicants for the M.A. program should follow the Graduate Admissions procedures.
Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Sacred Scripture degree, students will be able to:

  • Uphold and defend the seventy-three books of the biblical canon as the inspired and inerrant Word of God, addressing the most prevalent challenges to their divine origin and veracity.
  • Explain with clarity the essential context, content, and meaning of Sacred Scripture in a Christocentric manner congruent with Catholic doctrine and the unanimous consent of the Fathers.
  • Read and translate Sacred Scripture in at least one of the two original languages (Greek or Hebrew).
  • Conduct effective and ethical biblical research, utilizing appropriate tools for exegesis and applying the core principles of Catholic biblical interpretation.
What is the Graduate Capstone?

The Summative Evaluation is the capstone of the student’s academic work in the MSS program at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. All candidates for the MSS degree are required to complete the Summative Evaluation exercise through the submission of a written research sample and a comprehensive exam. Full descriptions of the Summative Evaluation exercise are available on the Summative Evaluation page.

Is Holy Apostles College & Seminary accredited?

Holy Apostles College and Seminary is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the Connecticut Office of Higher Education (CTOHE), and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). For more accreditation information visit here.

Are the Faculty members faithful to the Magisterium?
All members of the faculty who teach theology and philosophy must be approved by the Chancellor, make a Profession of Faith, and take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium.
Who is the Program Director?

Program Director:

Dr. Andrew Blaski

For a full listing of our faculty, please visit Faculty Listing.

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