We are excited about the presentations at the Thesis Outline Symposium this year. Please read the following information carefully and join us in praying for the arrangements and everyone involved.

Thesis Outline Symposium

Thursday, May 7
Report Time (Groups 1–4): 1:15 pm
Report Time (Group 5): 2:00 pm

Location: The Master’s University, North Campus
24736 Quigley Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA 91321

Graduation Dinner: 6:30 PM in EHC 100

Students, guests (family, friends, etc. are welcome), and panelists will be present for the duration of the event and a break will be scheduled at around the halfway point.

Students coming in for graduation out of town can arrange to pick up their regalia at the Registrar’s office or at the MABC office. Students may contact the Registrar or Aubrey Wilde () to coordinate pick up.

For information about the Graduation Ceremony itself or other campus-wide graduation activities, click here.

Any updates about the Thesis Outline Symposium or Graduation Dinner to follow will be posted here. We will try to let our graduates know about important updates, but please check back here regularly to ensure you are up-to-date.

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Presentation Format

As students prepare to present, they should consider the following format for how they should break up their time presenting their material…

2 min.
Provide a summary of (1) why you chose to study in the MABC program, (2) how the Lord has used the program in your life, and (3) your plans for using biblical counseling after graduation

10–13 min.
Make sure you (1) state your thesis clearly, (2) present the overall argument, (3) highlight key sections and movements, (4) support your conclusions with relevant Scripture, and (5) focus on clarity and synthesis, not exhaustive detail.

25–30 min.
There will be a Q&A led by the lead panelist. Only panelists will be asking you questions. Be prepared to clarify, defend, and apply your work biblically.

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Important Guidelines

All presenters should keep in mind the following guidelines…

• You may not use PowerPoint and other media during the presentation.
• You are allowed to use a Bible and printed notes.
• Please plan to present in a clear and organized manner.
• Please stay within the time limit given.
• Out of respect for others presenting, we ask that each presenter remain for all the presentations in your group.
• Due to the intimate setting, we ask all attendees to avoid entering and exiting the room as much as possible.
• Restrooms are located on the first and second floors of the BSC building.
• Final grades for students will be assigned within 1-2 weeks after the symposium.
• If a student is interested in taking BC599 Thesis Composition, which is an elective course where students can write a full thesis based off of the research outline they’ve developed in BC598 Thesis Research, they should contact Dr. Baker for approval as soon as possible. The only opportunity for students to enroll in BC599 is this coming summer semester.

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Preparation Tips

The following are tips to help you have a successful presentation…

Content Preparation

• Know your thesis statement clearly
• Focus on 3–5 key pillars of your argument
• Prepare key Scripture references
• Anticipate likely questions

Delivery

• Practice out loud and time yourself
• Aim for clear structure and smooth transitions

Q&A Readiness

• Listen carefully before answering
• Answer biblically, concisely, and confidently
• Questions may address both your thesis content and its biblical application

Day-Of-Preparation

• Arrive early
• Bring Bible, notes, and water
• Dress professionally
• Pray beforehand

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Presentation Schedule

Location: Biblical Studies Center at The Master’s University (North Campus)

Group 1

Room
BSC 101

Coordinator
Artur Ryzkhou

Panel
Shelbi Cullen, Tom Sugimura, Manny Miramontes

Group 2

Room
BSC 204

Coordinator
James Street

Panel
Ed Wilde, Joe Keller

Group 3

Room
BSC 200

Coordinator
Julie Garber

Panel
Jenn Chen, Todd Sorrell, Wes Robinson

Group 4

Room
BSC 201

Coordinator
Rose Baker

Panel
Gregg Gifford, Ernie Baker

Group 5

Room
TBD

Coordinator
Rachel Miller

Panel
Keith Palmer, Adam Tyson, Tim Horner

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Map

When you arrive at North Campus, your room will be located in the building on the left. You can find your room using the floor map below…

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