M.A. (Theological Studies)

Master of Arts (Theological Studies)

The Master of Arts (Theological Studies) program will

• provide you with a knowledge base in the discipline of your choice which will acquaint you with the work of the major contributors to biblical and theological studies,
• give you knowledge of the major issues currently being addressed in the field,
• stimulate the formation of your position in regard to these issues,
• and foster an eagerness to continue to learn and to make a contribution to the field.

Course work is designed to ground you in the evangelical position, so that you have a framework of faith and knowledge within which to face the diverse proposals that you will encounter as you proceed to further study. The program develops your research ability, fostering the basic orientation and skills necessary for doctoral research work. Prerequisites and requirements ensure that you can study the biblical text in the original languages in most of your biblical studies courses, if you wish to do so.

Biblical Theology Major

The M.A. with a major in Biblical Theology gives you intensive work in a specific area of biblical study in preparation for a teaching ministry or doctoral research. You may choose an Old Testament or a New Testament track. The program is not designed to prepare you adequately to enter pastoral ministry or to seek ordination. 

Systematic Theology Major

The M.A. with a major in Systematic Theology offers you extensive training in theological thinking and practice. It is designed to prepare you for a teaching ministry or for doctoral research in a theological area. It is not intended to train you adequately for pastoral ministry or for ordination.

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