Overview
The M.A. (Christian Thought) degree prepares students for vocations located at the intersection of faith and culture. Graduates work in church, parachurch, academic, nonprofit, and marketplace contexts, with vocations ranging from pastors, teachers, and evangelists to scholars, activists, and business professionals. This program enables students to explore the intersection of Christian thought with social issues and other aspects of contemporary culture in the context of an expanding global Christian church. Students receive a rigorous grounding in Bible, theology, and history. Further, they learn to apply Christian thought in strategic and missional ways appropriate to their vocational context.
The objectives of the program are as follows:
- A comprehensive understanding of biblical content, a discerning approach to biblical interpretation, and theological reflection informed by historical traditions.
- Growth in emotional, spiritual, and relational health resulting in observable love for God and neighbor.
- A comprehension, analysis, and evaluation of the intersections of theology and culture with the goal of strengthening the active witness of the church in society and the academy.
- Intercultural competence for the purpose of advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Intentional integration of faith, learning, life, and practice.
Delivery
- Face to Face
- Fully Online
Degree Requirements
Master of Arts (Christian Thought)
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Requirements | ||
BT 510 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
HS 510 | Church History Survey | 3 |
NT 516 | New Testament Survey: Narratives, Letters, and Revelation | 3 |
OT 516 | Old Testament Survey: Law, Prophets and Writings | 3 |
TS 512 | Systematic Theology I: God the Creator | 3 |
TS 513 | Systematic Theology II: God the Redeemer | 3 |
TS 516 | Christian Social Ethics | 3 |
Degree Specific Requirements | ||
Electives 1 | 6 | |
SP 510 | Introduction to Spiritual and Personal Formation | 3 |
TS 605 | Theology and Contemporary Culture | 3 |
or TS 739 | Theology in a Global Context | |
PH 780 | Senior Integrative Seminar: Missional Apologetics | 3 |
or GS 780 | Senior Integrative Seminar | |
Other Requirements | ||
GS 001 | Graduate Research Seminar: Masters Level | 0 |
SP 001 | Formation Assessments: Masters Level | 0 |
Total Credits | 36 |
A minimum of 36 semester credits is required for graduation from the M.A.(C.T.) program. The student is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements.
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Students may complete a thesis to fulfill a portion of the required elective credits.