Master of Arts

The Master of Arts Program is designed for students who wish to engage seriously in theological studies at the graduate level, but who do not need the full range of courses required in the Master of Divinity Program. Normally, two years of full-time academic work are needed to complete the program.

Requirements

• 72 credit hours; 27 hours distributed as follows:
  • Bible - Nine hours
  • Historical studies - Six hours
  • Theology  - Six hours
  • Ethics - Three hours
  • Integrative Essay or Thesis Option - Three hours   

The integrative essay is a concluding exercise that allows for summative evaluation. This requirement can be fulfilled by writing a 5,000-word essay on a topic that integrates the areas of study listed above. Alternatively, a student may elect the thesis option, which will normally be between 80-100 pages. Students may register for up to nine hours of credit, six hours of which would be done as research for this project under the direction of an adviser. Theses Research hours count as elective credit. 

Master of Arts for International Scholars

A special track leading to the M.A. degree is available for international students who have completed their first theological degree (e.g. B.D or M.Div.). This degree normally requires two years of class work but advanced standing for up to one full year of class work may be granted to qualified candidates.  

Requirements

• 72 credit hours; possible 36 hours advanced standing
  • Bible - Nine hours
  • Historical studies - Six hours
  • Theology - Six hours
  • Ethics - Three hours
  • Integrative Essay - Three hours

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