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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Christian Theology, M.A. (30-36 hrs)
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Program Overview
- The M.A. in Christian Theology takes the best of the European model (cohorts, focus on independent research, etc.) and the best of the American model (seminars, colloquia, etc.) and seamlessly melds them together.
- This degree requires strong, independent research skills and offers students intense work evaluation from the professor, weekly lectures, and peer reviews via video.
- Two tracks: Students may choose to complete a thesis track or a non-thesis track. (The thesis track better prepares students for PhD work.)
- The program is offered fully online. However, some professors may choose to invite local students to lectures. Students who live locally may choose to attend lectures in person, but this is not required. All course information is posted online via Canvas.
- Courses cover the following theological disciplines: biblical theology, mission theology, historical theology, systematic theology, and practical theology.
- The courses are designed to allow students the academic freedom to explore their research interests.
- If students do not have a research interest when entering the program, exposure to the diverse theological disciplines offered in the M.A. in Christian Theology will allow them to see which area most interests them.
Program Admission and Graduation Requirements
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
- Submit two recommendation forms, one pastoral and one academic
- Have a GPA > 3.0 in the baccalaureate degree program; and
- Submit a graded research paper of a least 10 pages or have a minimum score of 3.5 on the GRE Writing Assessment.
- Graduation requires students to maintain a GPA > 3.0 and may not have more than two ‘C’s on their academic record.
Program of Study (30-36 hrs)
Program instruction is conducted online, with an added feature of optional attendance at on-campus lectures. Students may choose to complete the non-thesis track of 30 hours or the thesis track of 36 hours, which is recommended for students who plan to pursue a PhD.
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