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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 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, systematic theology, historical theology, missiological 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;
- Complete the application for admission
- Submit two recommendation forms, one pastoral and one academic
- Have a GPA > 3.0 in the baccalaureate degree program; and
- Score at least a 3.5 on the GRE Writing Assessment*
- Probationary status may be granted for one semester if one of the program admission requirements is deficient. If the requirements are not met after one semester, the student will be dismissed from the program.
*The GRE score is waived for applicants who submit an academic research paper of at least 10 pages. The paper must reflect research and writing skills adequate for pursuing an advanced degree in theology.
Graduation Requirements
- Students must have successfully completed the plan of study with a GPA > 3.0 and no more than two ‘C’s during the program.
- All students must successfully pass an oral examination at the end of the program. Students who fail the oral exam are allowed to retake the exam once.
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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