MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY

Description of the Master of Arts in Theology

The Master of Arts in Theology degree is designed to equip students for service in a supportive role in the local church. Courses include Old and New Testament biblical theology, systematic theology, and apologetics, providing students with a solid theological foundation for ministry. This program requires 60 semester hours of academic credit for graduation.

Objectives

In addition to the College’s general educational objectives, the. Master of Arts in Theology degree is designed to promote growth toward personal maturity and ministry competence within a church related ministry. Upon completion of the degree the student will be well equipped to evaluate and critique theological issues facing churches and society and provide leadership in a variety of ministry contexts.

Admission Requirements

All applicants to any master degree program must be at least 20 years old by the time of their first registration, and must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor degree or equivalent (see the Catalog for full details and exceptions).

Completion Requirements

In order to qualify for graduation from Mid-America College, each student seeking the Master of Arts in Theology degree must satisfy the “General Requirements for Graduation” of the College. In addition, each student seeking the Master of Arts in Theology must complete the 60 semester hours of courses specified in the Degree Audit Worksheet.

MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY COURSE REQUIREMENTS (60 HOURS)

COURSE TITLE COURSE NUMBER SEMESTER HOURS
Old Testament Survey 1 and 2 OT 5101-5102 6 hours
History of Christianity CH 6001 3 hours
Personal Evangelism EV 6200 3 hours
Spiritual Formation PM 7300 3 hours
Hermeneutics BH 5100 3 hours
Intro to Christian Ministries CM 7484 3 hours
Introduction to Apologetics AP 6910 3 hours
Biblical OT Theology TH 6601 3 hours
Introduction to Research and Writing EN 7900 3 hours

COURSE TITLE COURSE NUMBER SEMESTER HOURS
New Testament Survey 1, 2 NT 5601, 5602 6 hours
Systematic Theology 1, 2 TH 6701, 6702 6 hours
Preaching or Teaching 1 HM 7001 or CM 7450 3 hours
Preaching or Teaching 2 HM 7005 or CM 7452 3 hours
Intro to Biblical Counseling CN 7103 3 hours
History of the Baptists CH 6150 3 hours
Theology Elective 3 hours
Biblical NT Theology TH 6602 3 hours

OTHER MASTER OF ARTS DEGREES OFFERED

MASTER OF ARTS IN APOLOGETICS

Designed for the person engaged in student, collegiate, or evangelist parachurch ministry. This degree provides a robust survey of apologetics with an emphasis on how to clearly and respectfully explain the Christian faith to those who believe differently.

MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING

Equips students for service as: 1) a biblical counselor in the local church; 2) a minister in the area of biblical counseling in a parachurch organization or Christian school; or 3) a minister in the area of discipleship training in the local church.

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Equips students for service as a minister of education, minister of youth, minister to children, or administrator in the local church; a missionary in areas of church ministries; or a teacher or administrator in a church-related school.

MASTER OF ARTS IN MISSIOLOGY AND INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

Designed to equip students for effective ministry as cross-cultural missionaries and church planters.

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