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.