Catalog 2025 — 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 (18 Total Credits)- Complete 1 of the following:
- Select RELB (Biblical Studies), RELG (Religious General Studies), RELP (Religious Professional Studies), RELT (Religion and Theology), NTST (New Testament Studies), OTST (Old Testament Studies) Electives (12 credits)
- Course(s): RELG630 - Comprehensive Exams (0)
- Course(s):
- RELG600 - Research Methods and Writing (3)
- RELT620 - Project in Theological Studies (3)
- RELG625 - Project Presentation (0)
- Select RELB (Biblical Studies), RELG (Religious General Studies), RELP (Religious Professional Studies), RELT (Religion and Theology), NTST (New Testament Studies), OTST (Old Testament Studies) Electives from courses numbered 500 - 699 (6 credits)
- Course(s): RELG630 - Comprehensive Exams (0)
- Course(s):
- RELG600 - Research Methods and Writing (3)
- RELT640 - Thesis Proposal and Literature Review (3)
- Select 6 credit(s): RELT650 - Thesis in Theological Studies (1 - 6)
- Course(s): RELG660 - Thesis Defense (0)
Grand Total Credits: 27