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58 Those who plan to serve in nonclergy roles in parachurch or missions support agencies (for example, specialized apologetics ministries to challenge non-Christian world views) Missionaries who want biblical and theological training while on home assignment Those interested in serving in a chaplaincy or justice and compassion-related ministry College-trained lay people who desire biblical and theological studies to enhance their Christian witness within their chosen professions and/or their leadership in the local church Students planning to pursue doctoral-level study in a related field where the MA degree is an acceptable intermediate step The MA degrees are not designed as alternatives or substitutes for the MDiv program. The MDiv degree provides the maximum flexibility in ministerial preparation and is the standard degree for those Christian vocations that usually require ordination, which include the pastorate, chaplaincy, and cross-cultural evangelism/church planting. Students pursuing the MA degree should select a degree or major that is appropriate to their vocational goals and must be accepted for studies in that degree program or major prior to enrollment. Master of Arts Core Each Master of Arts degree program requires the following core classes except where noted. Course # Sem. Hrs. Church history CH 500 1 3 Thinking biblically/theologically GS 500 2 2 New Testament NT 511 3 , 512 3 6 Old Testament OT 511 3 , 512 3 6 Theology TH 501 3 , 502 3 6 Mentored Formation TM 500 4 , 501 4 , 601, 604 5 4 27 1 Students in the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and MA (Biblical & Theological Studies) programs do not take CH 500. 2 Students in the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program do not take GS 500. 3 Students in the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program complete these courses for two credit hours instead of three 4 Students in the MA (Biblical & Theological Studies) program only need to complete TM 500 and TM 501. 5 Students in the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program complete mentored formation as part of the counseling internship and practicum hours. Degree Requirements 1. The completion of a minimum of fifty hours is required for MA degrees (thirty-nine hours for the MA [Biblical and Theological Studies] and sixty hours for the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree). 2. The successful completion of a summative experience specific to the major. 3. All international students with an F-1 visa status are required to enroll in the courses GS 597 and GS 697 International Student Orientation and Reentry. These are noncredit and no tuition is charged, but a passing grade in both is required for graduation. Graduation Requirements 1. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of fifty semester hours (thirty-nine hours for the MA [Biblical and Theological Studies] and sixty hours for the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree) and completion of all degree requirements. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required for graduation (2.75 for the MA [Apologetics and Ethics], [New Testament], [Old Testament], and [Theology]). 2. Satisfactory completion of the summative experience required by the major department. This may require the passing of a comprehensive examination administered by the major department. In some programs, students must satisfactorily complete a thesis or project.