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Master of Theology (New Testament)
Program Description
The Master of Theology (ThM) with a concentration in New Testament is intended for students who have
completed a Master of Divinity or a Master of Arts (New Testament). This degree provides students with
opportunities to focus on such topics as advanced Greek grammar and linguistics, the historical Jesus, and
issues in Pauline studies. If a student desires to specialize in the New Testament for teaching, ministry
enrichment, or doctoral studies, the Master of Theology provides a foundation in the critical study of the
New Testament
Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs.
ThM Prerequisites (600 or 700 level) 6
New Testament Theology NT 601 3
New Testament Electives (600 level) 6
New Testament Electives (800 level) 9
Choose one of the following ThM New Testament Capstone tracks: 6
Non-Thesis Track NT 891, NT 995
Thesis Track
1
NT 996, NT 999
Comprehensive Exam EX THMNT 0
Total required hours for degree: 30
1
Students who desire to complete a thesis must complete the thesis application, obtain the approval of the Director of the ThM concentration, and
submit the application to the Director of the ThM concentration by December 1
st
(spring thesis) or May 1
st
(fall thesis).
SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF COURSES
Master of Theology (New Testament)
30 hours (24 hours plus 6 hours of prerequisites)
1
NT major students can complete up to 4 hours of 600-700 level courses with an OT prefix
2
Students who desire to complete a thesis must complete the thesis application, obtain the approval of the Director of the ThM
concentration, and submit the application to the Director of the ThM concentration by December 1
st
(spring thesis) or May 1
st
(fall thesis).
