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I will be completing my Bachelors in Religion from Luther Rice... I love the college, and the online format. Not to mention I have learned alot, and have gotten to know some of the Professors really well.

I plan on getting my Masters Divinity degree and have been looking at continuing with Luther Rice or perhaps transferring to Liberty. LRU is cheaper by the credit hour, and they offer four Greek Classes and three Hebrew

GREEK/HEBREW
GR 531 GREEK GRAMMAR I Three hours
This is an introduction to basic Greek grammar, vocabulary, and translation.95
GR 532 GREEK GRAMMAR II Three hours
Prerequisite: GR 531
This course is a continuation of GR 531, emphasizing third declension nouns,
secondary tenses, moods, and irregular verbs.
GR 620 INTERMEDIATE GREEK GRAMMAR Three hours
Prerequisite: GR 532
This is an advanced study introducing Greek syntax that emphasizes noun cases
and verb moods.
GR 621 GREEK EXEGESIS Three hours
Prerequisite: GR 620
This continues GR 620, emphasizing verb tenses, participles, infinitives, and
clauses.
The University participates in the Zondervan Greek Award Program which provides
an annual award to an outstanding student of New Testament Greek. The recipient
of this honor is awarded a letter of congratulations from the editor, the student’s name
on the school website and on a perpetual plaque located in the Smith Library, and a
Zondervan resource or publication to be selected by the recipient.

HE 530 HEBREW GRAMMAR I Three hours
An introduction to the fundamentals of Hebrew grammar and syntax. In this course,
the student will develop basic skills in translation and will assimilate a vocabulary of
the most common biblical Hebrew words.
HE 531 HEBREW GRAMMAR II Three hours
Prerequisite: HE 530
A continuation of Hebrew I with an increased emphasis upon efficiency in the use
of lexical and exegetical tools.
HE 620 HEBREW SYNTAX Three hours
Prerequisite: HE 531
A study of advanced grammar and syntax designed to increase the student's ability
in the translation and analysis of the Old Testament Hebrew text.

Liberty offers for greek ...


NGRK 500 Beginning Greek I 3 hours
Introduction to Greek grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
for the beginning student.
NGRK 501 Beginning Greek II 3 hours
Prerequisite: NGRK 500 or equivalent
Continuation of Beginning Greek I. The student completes the
study of grammar and begins a study of translation of the New
Testament.
NGRK 506 Greek Language Tools 3 hours
An introduction to the biblical Greek alphabet, word
formation, the verbal system, and syntax. Emphasis is placed on
developing skills in the use of concordance and lexicons, as well as
the use of various linguistic helps and differing English
translations.
NGRK 605 New Testament Textual Criticism 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
A study of the materials, history, theories, and principles of
textual criticism with application to selected textual problems.
NGRK 620 Greek Syntax 3 hours
An intermediate study of the function or syntax of Greek
grammar, focusing upon case, tense, participles, infinitives, and
clauses.
NGRK 640 Advanced Greek Grammar 3 hours
Prerequisites: one Greek Exegesis and NGRK 620 or consent
of instructor
An intensive study of the syntax of New Testament Greek
involving the reading of advanced level grammars and the
inductive study of selected portions of the Greek New Testament.
NGRK 654 Greek Exegesis: Colossians 3 hours
Prerequisite: NGRK 620 or equivalent
An exegetical analysis of Colossians emphasizing the
doctrinal error being confronted and the Apostle’s delineation of
the Christian truth.
NGRK 657 Greek Exegesis: Ephesians 3 hours
Prerequisite: NGRK 620 or equivalent
An exegetical analysis of Ephesians emphasizing the mystery
of the Church as revealed to the Apostle Paul.
NGRK 660 Greek Exegesis: Galatians 3 hours
Prerequisite: NGRK 620 or equivalent
A careful investigation in Greek of the argument of the book
of Galatians.
NGRK 670 Greek Exegesis: Philippians 3 hours
Prerequisite: NGRK 620 or equivalent
An exegesis of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians giving special
attention to Christological passages.
NGRK 695 Directed Research in Greek 1 to 3 hours
Designed for the advanced student in good standing who has
demonstrated an ability to work independently. The student will
work with the instructor in developing a proposal for guided
research in a specified area of Greek.
NGRK 697 Seminar in Greek 3 hours
An intensive study in a specific area related to the Gree

So these are the main two I am looking at. I started to take greek with my undergrad as a elective but dropped out of the class becaue I didnt recieve my books in time...so I still have the books Basics in Biblical Greek (mounce), so I can already start getting ahead on Teknia(his site)

I am leaning towards LRU because with their M. Div they allow more electives, so I can add the 4 greek classes, and also take classes that I believe will enable me to be equipped with what I need....However Liberty seems to allow more greek classes (including textual criticism which I may really like)

What does everyone think of these two? And any other Online options available?
 
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I don't know of any online hebrew/greek colleges off hand. But you could probably use a college search engine to look up a list of options, then go to their individual websites to see what they offer. It's possible that some of the more popular bible colleges/seminaries may have good online programs. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. :)
 
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You seem to have done such thorough research I think YOU are the one to make the best decision. Good luck. BTW, I went to Gordon Conwell for my MS and I found that there's a lot more learned face to face in a classroom...just me.

So did u earn your bachelors online? Just wondering how you would know u learn more face to face?

I did half my bachelors online and half in a local college. I honestly was challenged more online.
 
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There are some good ones that offer a strong online option. Some that come to mind are:

  • Liberty University in VA (that you mentioned); they are huge and offer just about every variation of theological/ministry degree that you could want
  • Piedmont Baptist College in NC - they offer MA/PhD programs with on-campus or online language options
  • Tennessee Temple Seminary in TN - they are beginning to offer more online options; I don't know offhand about their languages
  • Baptist Bible Seminary in PA - offers some great programs in module formats that allow you to take them a week here and there.
 
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