Christian Theology - M.A.

Requirements (60 credits)

Biblical Studies (12 credits)

BIL-520	Hermeneutics for Ministry	3
BIL-525	Theologies of the Old and New Testament	3
-BIL-589	OT Biblical Exegesis elective	3
-BIL-588	NT Biblical Exegesis elective	3

Core (9 credits)

BIBL-500	The Bible as Christian Scripture	3
CHST-500	Global Christian History	3
THEO-500	Introduction to Christian Theology	3

Electives (6 credits)

BIL-581	Historical Contexts of Scripture	3
BIL-588	Special Topics in Old Testament	3
REL-580	Faith and Politics of the Modern Middle East	3
THE-588	Special Topics in Historical Theology/ Church History	3
THE-589	Special Topics in Systematic Theology	3
-REL-595	Research Language	1

Historical Theology/Church History (14 credits)

-THE-588	Advanced Studies in Patristics	3
-THE-588	Advanced Studies in Medieval Church History	3
-THE-588	Advanced Studies in the Reformation	3
-THE-588	Advanced Studies in Modern Church History	3
REL-531	American Christianity	2

Research Language (3 credits)

Competency based credit

Systematic Theology/Philosophy of Religion (14 credits)

-THE-589	Advanced Studies in the Doctrine of God	3
-THE-589	Advanced Studies in Christology	3
-THE-589	Advanced Studies in Pneumatology	3
-THE-589	Contemporary Issues in Systematic Theology	3
REL-590	Philosophy for Ministry	2

Thesis (2 credits)

-REL-591	Thesis Project 1	1
-REL-592	Thesis Project 2	1