Curriculum
MA Theological Studies (MATS) (48 cr.)
Domains | Course | Course Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
Core (15 Cr.) | |||
| Research Strategies | Research Strategies (P/F) | RES 502 | 0* |
| Core | Biblical Theology and Interpretation | BIB 505 | 3 |
| Biblical Studies Elective | BNT/BOT | 3 | |
| Theology I | THS 571 | 3 | |
| Theology II | THS 671 | 3 | |
| Theory and Theology of Learning | CHM 501 | 3 | |
Tracks (24 Cr.) (choose one) | |||
| Biblical Studies (OT) | Elementary Hebrew I | BOT 501 | 3 |
| Elementary Hebrew II | BOT 502 | 3 | |
| Hebrew Exegesis OR Advanced Hebrew Exegesis | BOT 601, 602 | 3 | |
| Advanced Exposition of the Pentateuch | BOT 620 | 3 | |
| Advanced Exposition of the Prophets | BOT 651 | 3 | |
| Advancd Exposition of Wisdom Literature | BOT 655 | 3 | |
| Applicable Elective | BOT | 3 | |
| Applicable Elective | BOT | 3 | |
OR | |||
| Biblical Studies (NT) | Intro NT Greek I | BNT 501 | 3 |
| Intro NT Greek II | BNT 502 | 3 | |
| Greek Exegesis OR Advanced Greek Exegesis | BNT 601, 602 | 3 | |
| Advanced Exposition of the Synoptic Gospels | BNT 620 | 3 | |
| Advanced Exposition of Pauline Literature | BNT 655 | 3 | |
| Advanced Exposition of Johannine Literature | BNT 681 | 3 | |
| Applicable Elective | BNT | 3 | |
| Applicable Elective | BNT | 3 | |
OR | |||
| Theology & History Track | Theology Elective | THS | 3 |
| History of Christianity I | HIS 540 | 3 | |
| History of Christianity II | HIS 541 | 3 | |
| Applicable Elective | THS/HIS | 3 | |
| Applicable Elective | THS/HIS | 3 | |
| Applicable Elective | THS/HIS | 3 | |
| Applicable Elective | THS/HIS | 3 | |
| Applicable Elective | THS/HIS | 3 | |
Graduation Route (9 Cr.) | |||
| Route A | Thesis I | MTS 831 | 3 |
| Thesis II | MTS 832 | 3 | |
| Thesis III | MTS 833 | 3 | |
OR | |||
| Route B | Integrative Paper | MTS 812 | 3 |
| Open Elective | Stream-specific (BOT, BNT, HIS/THS) | 3 | |
| Open Elective | Stream-specific (BOT, BNT, HIS/THS) | 3 | |
*The credit value for RES 502 is under review and will change to 1 credit pending approval.