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54 Master of Arts (Christian Studies) Program Goal The Master of Arts program with a major in Christian studies provides a foundation in biblical and theological studies with a special focus on one or more academic areas in the theological curriculum, enabling students to address ministry needs within their chosen focus. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. MA Core 27 Evangelism and Discipleship MJ 603, PME 603 or YFS 601 2 General Theological Courses 1 8 (AE, CH, MJ, NT, OT, TH) Leadership Courses 1 6 (CF, CHP, CO, EM, HOM, HS, IM, JM, LD, OL, PME, YFS) Open Electives 5 Christian Studies Summative Paper CS 790 2 Total hours for degree: 50 SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF COURSES Master of Arts (Christian Studies) 50 hours 1 Courses that meet the leadership course requirement begin with the prefix CF, CHP, CO, EM, HOM, HS, IM, JM, LD, OL, PME, and YFS. 2 Choose either MJ 603 Missiological Themes for Jewish Evangelism, PME 603 Evangelism and the Mission of God or YFS 601 Evangelism and Discipleship in Adolescent Culture 3 Courses that meet the general theological course requirement begin with the prefix AE, CH, MJ, NT, OT, and TH. FIRST YEAR Fall Semester Course Hours GS 500 Thinking Biblically & Theol. 2 CH 500 Hist. of the Christian Movement 3 NT 511 Gospels & Acts 3 TM 500 Intro. to Mentored Formation 1 9 SECOND YEAR Fall Semester Course Hours TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I 3 TM 601 Mentored Formation 1 ELECT Evangelism & Discipleship Course 2 2 ELECT General Theological Courses 3 5 11 Spring Semester Course Hours OT 511 Israel's Early History & Poetry 3 TM 501 Mentored Formation 1 ELECT Leadership Courses 1 6 10 Spring Semester Course Hours CS 790 Christian Studies Summative 2 TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II 3 TM 604 Mentored Formation Summative Experience 1 ELECT General Theological Course 3 3 9 Summer Term Course Hours OT 512 Kingdom of Israel & Prophets 3 NT 512 Epistles & Revelation 3 ELECT Open Electives 5 11