
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
MASTER OF ARTS
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
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
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CE 503: Advanced Leadership & Administration
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CH 505: Survey of Church History
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CH 510: History of the Charismatic Movements
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MT 504: Evangelism and the Local Church
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NT 502: The Pastoral Epistles
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NT 504: The Gospels/Life of Christ
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NT 508: New Testament Survey: The Epistles and Revelation
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OT 505: The Book of Psalms
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OT 509: The Christian & Old Testament Theology
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PT 504: Christian Worldview
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ST 503: Contemporary Theology I
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WM 501: Introduction to World Missions