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The M.A. (Theological Studies) provides students with an interdisciplinary knowledge of biblical studies, Church
history, intercultural studies, and theology. It prepares them to engage in research and analysis that is informed by
those disciplines and contributes to the advance of ministry in the church, missions, or marketplace.
The M.A. (Theological Studies) is available fully online. Please contact Admissions for further information.
Program 1 Course of Study
60
CHL 5001
Chapel 1
0
CHL 5002
Chapel 2
0
Degree Candidacy (see Degree Candidacy on page 122)
Bible and Theology
24
BIB 5112
Genesis to Song of Solomon: God’s Plan of Creation and Redemption 3
BIB 5113
Prophets: God’s Message of Redemption and Judgment
3
BIB 5132
Gospels: God’s Means of Providing Redemption
3
BIB 5133
Acts to Revelation: God’s People Proclaiming Redemption Globally 3
BIB 5410
Hermeneutics: Interpreting and Applying the Bible
3
THE 6310
Systematic Theology 1
3
THE 6320
Systematic Theology 2
3
THE 6341
Theological Methods and Issues
3
Worldview and Spiritual Formation
9
GLS 5110
The Mission of God
3
GLS 6515
Understanding Cultures and Worldviews
3
MIN 5300
Foundations of Spiritual Formation
3
Concentration
21
Choose six courses from among BIB, GRE, HEB, HIS, ICS, or THE.
18
RES 7961
Bible and Theology Integrative Seminar
3
Open Electives
6
Program 2 Course of Study
30
CHL 5001
Chapel 1
0
Degree Candidacy (see Degree Candidacy on page 122)
Worldview and Spiritual Formation
6
GLS 6515
Understanding Cultures and Worldviews
3
MIN 6170
Community and Church-based Spiritual Formation
3
Concentration
18
Choose five courses from BIB, GRE, HEB, HIS, ICS, or THE.
15
RES 7961
Bible and Theology Integrative Seminar
3
Open Electives
6
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