Academic Catalog: Master of Arts (Philosophy of Religion) 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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Defending the Christian Faith |
PR 501 |
3 |
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History of Philosophy I1 |
PR 561 |
3 |
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History of Philosophy II1 |
PR 562 |
3 |
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Christian Ethics and Modern Culture |
PR 601 |
3 |
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Two courses from the following: |
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6 |
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Philosophical Ethics |
PR 652 |
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Epistemology |
PR 668 |
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Metaphysics |
PR 742 |
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Religious Pluralism2 |
PR 664 |
3 |
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Writing for Publication |
PR 794 |
4 |
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Philosophy of religion electives3 |
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6 |
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Total hours for degree: |
62 |
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1 Students who have taken the equivalent of the history of philosophy courses at the undergraduate level should consult the department about replacing these courses with electives.
2 Includes components that meet the globalization awareness requirement.
3 Select electives in the theology department may also apply toward the philosophy of religion electives—see department for details.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Master of Arts (Philosophy of Religion)
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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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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PR 501 |
Defending the Christian Faith |
3 |
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PR 664 |
Religious Pluralism |
3 |
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T/M500 |
Introduction to Christian Formation and Training and Mentoring |
1 |
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15 |
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Spring Semester |
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Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
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GS 589 |
Academic Resources and Research |
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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PR 601 |
Christian Ethics and Modern Culture |
3 |
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T/M501 |
Mentored Spiritual Formation I |
1 |
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PR elective selected from below1 |
3 |
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14 |
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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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PR 561 |
History of Philosophy I |
3 |
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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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PR elective selected from below1 |
3 |
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Any PR elective |
2 |
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17 |
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Spring Semester |
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Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
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PR 562 |
History of Philosophy II |
3 |
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PR 794 |
Writing for Publication |
4 |
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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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Any PR electives |
4 |
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16 |
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1 Choose from the following: PR 652 Philosophical Ethics; PR 668 Epistemology; PR 742 Metaphysics
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