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Master of Arts in Theology
General Description and Program Goals
The Master of Arts in Theology degree is a two year program designed both for the persons who wish to work in church staff positions, lay ministry, or to pursue further academic theological study. The degree program requires 64 semester credits. As many as 32 semester credits of graduate work may be transferred from another institution.
The goals of the Master of Arts in Theology program are to:
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Prepare students for a variety of ministry staff positions; |
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Enable students to do further academic work toward a terminal degree; and |
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Equip students with a solid knowledge of the Bible and Theology. |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this degree, students will be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of exegetical principles and familiarity with exegetical tools; |
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Evidence the ability to use Greek NT to teach and preach from the New Testament; |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the key teachings and emphases of the Old and New Testament authors; |
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Evidence a knowledge of the church history and the doctrines of the Bible; and |
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Apply in-depth critical research ability to a student’s field of study. |
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the Master of Arts in Theology program the student is required to have completed a minimum of 64 semester credits with a 2.5 GPA or above. At least 32 credits must be completed at World Mission University. Students must demonstrate competence in at least seven of ten ministry skills listed on the Ministry Skills Assessment Form (see Student Ministry Handbook). The examination shall be taken at any regularly scheduled testing period. The student will be allowed to retake the examination as often as needed.
To complete the program, a thesis will be submitted and approved by the graduation committee. The student will register for the course PT604 Thesis during the final year of the program and submit a prospectus and outline of the thesis for faculty approval. The school will assign an academic supervisor according to the topic of the thesis. The length of the thesis will be approximately 50 pages of the text, double-spaced. The thesis must meet the writing standards of WMU.
Degree Requirements: 64 Credits
The M.A. in Theology requires 64 semester credits of course work comprised of 12 semester credits of Biblical Studies, 18 semester credits of Theological/Historical studies, 9 semester credits of Practical Ministry Studies, 3 semester credits of Field Education, and 22 semester credits of electives.
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