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68 Master of Arts (Theology) Program Description The Master of Arts (Theology) program explores the history, method, substance and significance of the classical areas of Christian doctrine and diverse theological movements. This exploration is pursued in a manner that cultivates skills of theological reflection so that students are equipped to understand, articulate and assess formulations of Christian belief, to help guide the life, ministry and worship of the Church, and to develop faithful Christian responses to contemporary cultural issues. Program Goals 1. Graduates will be able to articulate a discerning understanding of Christian belief. 2. Graduates will be able to provide theological guidance for the life, ministry and worship of the Church. 3. Graduates will be able to faithfully, theologically engage contemporary cultural issues. 4. Graduates will be able to self-direct their learning towards lifelong character formation and Christian maturity. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. Master of Arts (Theology) Core Courses Thinking Biblically and Theologically GS 500 3 Survey of Christian Doctrine I TH 501 3 Survey of Christian Doctrine II TH 502 3 Choose one of the following courses: Gospels and Acts NT 511 3 Epistles and Revelation NT 512 3 Choose one of the following courses: Israel's Early History and Poetry OT 511 3 Kingdom of Israel and Prophets OT 512 3 Mentored Formation TM 500, TM 501, TM 601, TM 604 4 Master of Arts (Theology) Major Courses Seminar in Theological Method TH 610 3 Introduction to Historical Theology TH 615 3 Choose one course from the following: Christology and Pneumatology TH 622 3 Anthropology and Soteriology TH 624 3 Ecclesiology and Eschatology TH 626 3 Theology Electives 1 8/13 Choose one track from the following: Thesis Track TH 600, 691, 796, 798, 799 8 Non-Thesis Track TH 795 3 Total required hours for degree: 44 1 Students who are approved to pursue a thesis will complete 8 credits of Theology electives, and students who do not pursue a thesis will complete 13 credits of Theology electives.