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82 Master of Arts in Theology, Justice, and Social Advocacy *this degree is pending HLC and ATS approval Program Description The mission of God is a holistic work of redemption that includes meeting people in their suffering, proclaiming the kingdom of God, and working to address the brokenness in communities, systems, and institutions. The MA in Theology, Justice, and Social Advocacy will prepare students to participate in this holistic mission by equipping them with the biblical and theological foundations of justice, practice in transformative cultural analysis, competencies in Christian advocacy and community development, and skills in non-profit leadership. Students will evaluate and engage current and emerging social issues with integrity through biblical studies, theological reflection, ethics, organizational leadership, and practical experience while developing authentic relationships with practitioners and leaders across various disciplines and occupations. Program Goals 1. Graduates will be able to integrate biblical studies, theological reflection, and cultural analysis to better understand current and emerging concerns locally and globally. 2. Graduates will be able to research an area of concern, understand the context of the public sector, and develop strategic advocacy plans that work to alleviate or mitigate the effects of the concern. 3. Graduates will be able to employ the concepts of congregational public theology and community development to a specific context in a local community. 4. Graduates will integrate concepts of non-profit organization and social entrepreneurship with practical experience in the field to develop a project or research plan that promotes human flourishing. 5. Graduates will be able to self-direct their learning towards lifelong character formation and Christian maturity. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. Master of Arts in Theology, Justice, and Social Advocacy Core Courses Thinking Biblically and Theologically GS 500 3 Mentored Formation TM 500, TM 501, TM 601, TM 604 4 Kingdom of Israel and Prophets OT 512 3 Gospel and Acts OR NT 511 Epistles and Revelation NT 512 3 Survey of Christian Doctrine I TH 501 3 Theological and Theoretical Foundations for Leadership LD 501 3 Spiritual Formation for Life and Ministry CF 602 3 Master of Arts in Theology, Justice, and Social Advocacy Degree Courses Redemption and Justice in the Old and New Testament TJA 501 3 Justice in the Public Square: Christian Advocacy TJA 600 3 Congregational Public Theology and Community Development TJA 611 3 Non-Profit Leadership, Organization and Social Entrepreneurship TJA 612 3 Internship in Theology, Justice, and Social Advocacy TJA 700 2 Choose one of the following courses: 3 Seminar in Cultural Analysis TJA 502 Immersion in Historical and Current Issues TJA 511 Total required hours for degree: 39