Courses of Study in the Master of Arts Program
The Master of Arts in Theological Studies offers three areas of specialization:
- Master of Arts in Cross-cultural Ministries (formerly Missiology)
- Master of Arts in Christian Education
- Master of Arts in Counseling*
*Not yet implemented
Each specialization requires the student to complete seven common core courses, six courses in the chosen area, a practicum, and a thesis.
First Phase (1st year): Seven Core Courses (3 credit hours each, 21 credit hours)
GEN 501 Research Methodology
BIB 501 Old Testament Genres and Issues
BIB 502 New Testament Genres and Issues
MIS 601 Socio-political Context of the Church
REL 602 Contemporary African Theology
LDS 501 Foundations of Christian Leadership
GEN 601 Writing for the 21st Century
Second Phase (2nd year): Comprehensive Examination
Third Phase (2nd year): Six Specialized Courses (3 credit hours each) + Practicum (3 credit hours)
Cross-cultural Ministries Concentration (7 courses, 21 credit hours)
THM 501 Biblical Theology of Missions
HIS 601 Worldwide Expansion of Christianity
GEN 601 Cultural Patterns of Communication
BIB 601 Lucan Pneumatology
MIS 602 Specialized Studies in Islam
MIS 603 Beyond the Local Church
MIS 604 Practicum: Cross-cultural Ministries
Christian Education Concentration (7 courses, 21 credit hours)
EDU 601 Contemporary Christian Education: Foundations & Practices
EDU 602 Educational Psychology
EDU 603 Curriculum Development & Instructional Design
EDU 604 Principles of Teaching: Facilitating Adult Education
EDU 605 Educational Measurements
EDU 606 Childhood Education in the Church
EDU 607 Practicum: Christian Education
Counseling Concentration (7 courses, 21 credit hours)*
COU 601 Foundations of Care and Counseling: Principles and Practices
PSY 602 Introduction to Psychology & Human Behavior
COU 602 Marriage & Family Counseling
COU 603 Conflict Management
COU 604 Care of Youth: Contemporary Issues & Challenges
COU 605 Care in Times of Crisis: Loss, Sickness, Trauma
COU 605 Practicum: Counseling
Fourth Phase (3rd year): Thesis Project (6 credit hours)
Time Limit: The time limit for completing the MA program is 6 years. An extension beyond this period requires the approval of the Academic Affairs Committee. A thesis which is not accepted because it does not meet one or two requirements must be revised, corrected, and resubmitted. In the case where a student has not satisfied the requirements after three submissions, he or she is dismissed from the program.