Catalog 2023 — Indefinite
For Academic Program: Master of Arts
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Objectives
- To prepare the student for academic studies in religion and theological studies at the doctoral level.
- To increase the student’s facility in research and writing.
- To enhance critical thinking skills and enlarge the student’s awareness of the trends and literature in religious studies.
- To provide resources for developing and implementing a biblical philosophy of life.
- To establish a sound theological foundation for Christian faith and practice.
Emphasis Requirements
BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL COURSES (9 Total Credits) - Select NTST (New Testament Studies) Electives (3 credits)
- Select OTST (Old Testament Studies) Electives (3 credits)
- Select RELT (Religion and Theology) Electives (3 credits)
PROJECT/THESIS OPTION (15 Total Credits) - Minimum 15 credits
- Choose either project or thesis track below.
PROJECT - RELG 600 - Research Methods and Writing 3 hours
- RELT 620 - Project in Theological Studies 3 hours
- Select nine (9) semester hours from graduate courses offered by the School of Religion.
THESIS - RELG 600 - Research Methods and Writing 3 hours
- RELT 640 - Thesis Proposal and Literature Review 3 hours
- RELT 650 - Thesis in Theological Studies 6 hours
- Select three (3) semester hours from graduate courses offered by the School of Religion.
Grand Total Credits: 24