Master of Arts Degree

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Degree Description

The Master of Arts is a program designed to prepare men and women for a wide variety of ministries including advanced graduate study in one of the theological disciplines. It introduces students to the main theological disciplines, provides opportunity for some specialization, and requires a thesis relevant to the student's goal. It is designed to be flexible enough to accommodate preparation for a variety of vocational goals.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

One course in each of these subjects:
First Testament (3 hours)
New Testament (3 hours)
Church History (3 hours)
Theology (3 hours)
Ethics and Culture (6 hours)
     Survey of World Religions (3 hours)
     ES/CUL Elective (3 hours)
Practice of Ministry (3 hours): (Courses include: CM, EM, HOM, PC, PM, WOR)

Electives (21 hours)

Thesis (6 hours)

Total required = 48 semester hours