Masters Degree Programs
Overview of Masters Degree Programs
Students must complete 142 cumulative semester hours of Christian Education, Missions and/or Bible and Theology courses
Additional credits are earned through elective courses chosen by the student according to their particular field of study and academic interests.
A 50,000 word thesis is also required for the completion of these programs.
Master of Religious Education (142 Credits)
To obtain a Master of Religious Education Degree, one must major in Christian Education or Missions and complete 85 cumulative semester hours of Christian Education and/or Missions courses.
Credit Hours Core
Courses
PRO-501 3 Advanced Child Psychology
REL-501 3 Advanced Apologetics
BIB-501 4 Development of the English Bible
HIS-502 4 Advanced History of Christian Education
BIB-504 4 NT Doctrine and Denominational Teaching
Master of Theology (142 Credits)
To obtain a Master of Theology degree, one must major in Theology and complete 85 cumulative semester hours of Bible and/or Theology.
*A dual citation of Master and Doctorate in Sacred Theology is available. Please contact Seminary office for more information.
Credit Hours Core Courses
REL-501 3 Advanced Apologetics
REL-502 4 Advanced Eschatology
BIB-502 4 Major and Minor
Prophet
BIB-503 3 Textural Criticism
PRO-506 4 Biblical Anthropology
Learning Outcomes
- The student will be able to plan research in an area of specialization and, where appropriate, will relate the work to the larger context of theological study.
- The student will be able to conduct research using standard scholarly tools and methods.
- The student will be able to communicate the results of his/her research effectively.
- The student will be able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of an area of specialization.