Academic Catalog: Master of Arts (Christian Studies) Curriculum
Course # |
Sem. Hrs. |
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M.A. core |
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30 |
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Academic Resources and Research |
GS 589 |
1 |
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General theological courses |
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10 |
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Select eight hours of leadership courses from the following departments: CO, EM, HOM, IM, LD, OL, PME, SF, YFM (must include one two-hour evangelism course) |
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8 |
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Globalization in Theological Education |
IM 611 |
2 |
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Christian Studies Project Proposal & Project1 |
CS 791, CS 794 |
4 |
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Open electives |
|
7 |
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Total hours for degree: |
62 |
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1In exceptional cases, a student may submit an application to substitute a thesis for the project.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Master of Arts (Christian Studies)
62 hours
First Year |
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Fall Semester |
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Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
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BI 501 |
Effective Biblical Interpretation |
2 |
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GS 589 |
Academic Resources and Research |
1 |
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NT 511 |
Understanding the Gospels and Acts |
3 |
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OT 511 |
Understanding Early Israel and Its Wisdom Literature |
3 |
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T/M500 |
Introduction to Christian Formation and Training and Mentoring |
1 |
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General theological or leadership courses1 |
4 |
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14 |
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Spring Semester |
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Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
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CS 791 |
Christian Studies Project Proposal |
1 |
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NT 512 |
Understanding the Epistles and Revelation |
3 |
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OT 512 |
Understanding the Kingdom of Israel and Its Prophets |
3 |
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T/M501 |
Mentored Spiritual Formation I |
1 |
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General theological or leadership courses1 |
8 |
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16 |
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Second Year |
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Fall Semester |
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Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
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CH 501 |
Survey of Church History |
3 |
| HOM/EM |
Public Communication/Teaching Practicum |
2 |
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IM 611 |
Globalization in Theological Education |
2 |
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TH 501 |
Survey of Christian Doctrine I |
3 |
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T/M601 |
Mentored Spiritual Formation II |
1 |
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General theological or leadership course1 |
2 |
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Open elective |
3 |
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16 |
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Spring Semester |
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Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
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CS 794 |
Christian Studies Project2 |
3 |
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TH 502 |
Survey of Christian Doctrine II |
3 |
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T/M611 |
Mentored Spiritual Formation III |
1 |
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T/M713 |
Mentored Academic Project |
1 |
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General theological or leadership courses1 |
4 |
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Open electives |
4 |
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16 |
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1 Courses that meet the general theological course requirement begin with the prefix CH, MJ, NT, OT, PR and TH.
Courses that meet the leadership course requirement begin with the prefix CO, EM, HOM, IM, LD, OL, PME, SF, and YFM.
Must include one course in evangelism (either PME701 or YFM601) in the leadership course requirement.
2 In exceptional cases, an application to substitute a thesis for a project may be approved.
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