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MASTER OF ARTS

THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

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THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Degree: MA

Campus: On Campus (Columbus), Online, Distance Learning

Credits: 36 hours

Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent, 30 credit hours of undergraduate general education courses, 15 credit hours in Biblical Studies or Theology

The Master of Theology degree focuses on historical, systematic, and biblical theology. Professional ministry issues are not a focus of this program. Nevertheless, the program is designed to provide a theological foundation for ministerial service. The program consists of 12 courses, 3 semester credit hours each, for a total of 36 credit hours. The curriculum for this degree program is produced by some of the world’s top biblical scholars and theologians and serves persons who wish to explore disciplines within Christian theology.

Prerequisite

The Master of Theological studies requires a prerequisite 15 credit hours in Biblical Studies or Theology. Students seeking admission into the Master of Theological Studies degree program that do not possess a bachelor’s degree in Bible, theology, social or behavioral science, or the humanities, must complete the Bachelor’s core courses as a prerequisite to admission.

Curriculum

 Courses

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  • CE 502: Interpersonal Communication & Conflict Management

  • CE 503: Advanced Leadership & Administration

  • CH 505: Survey of Church History

  • CH 510: History of the Charismatic Movements

  • MT 504: Evangelism and the Local Church

  • NT 502: The Pastoral Epistles

  • NT 504: The Gospels/Life of Christ

  • NT 508: New Testament Survey: The Epistles and Revelation

  • OT 505: The Book of Psalms

  • OT 509: The Christian & Old Testament Theology

  • PT 504: Christian Worldview

  • ST 503: Contemporary Theology I

  • WM 501: Introduction to World Missions

Practicums, Workshops, Projects, Seminars, Mentorships

Program Objectives

The M.T.S. is especially suited for persons interested in some aspect of teaching and research or engagement in socio-religious issues. The program is designed to equip men and women for further study, research, or teaching. 

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