Master of Arts Degree
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 goods. Unlike the Master of Divinity degree students in the Master of Arts degree may opt to exchange work in a ministry setting for additional traditional academic work. MA students receive letter grades for their work in modules.
Curriculum Overview Credit Hours
3 credit hours of Required Modules in EACH of these areas: 15
Interpreting Scripture: Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
Interpreting Scripture: New Testament
Interpreting the Past
Interpreting the Faith
Interpreting the Church’s Behavior
Required Modules from among the following areas: 3
Leading the Church through Care
Leading the Church in Worship
Leading the Church in Mission
Leading the Church in Formation
Hours in any areas from among Required and Optional Modules 6
Competency exercises 2
The student may choose a competency exercise that involves
a contextual component or may choose to combine at least two areas
in a more traditional academic assessment.
Electives 15
At least 10 hours must be at the 600 level. Other credits may come
from among 500 level modules.
Thesis 6
