The Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism
M.A. – Theological Studies – Lay Leadership
• • • • •The Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) is designed to offer ministry training for those persons who are not preparing for a professional ministry vocation. The purpose of this degree is to provide biblical, theological, historical, and practical training to laypersons who desire to be better equipped to do ministry in the local church. The BGS MATS focuses on Great Commission studies built upon a biblical and theological foundation.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
- Students will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
- Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
Vocational Objectives
- For laypersons only
| Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31980 | Written Communication (if required)u | (2) |
| 42490 | Cooperative Program | (0) |
| Scripture and Interpretation (15 hours) | ||
| 20200 | Introduction to the Old Testament I | 3 |
| 20220 | Introduction to the Old Testament II | 3 |
| 22100 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| 22200 | Introduction to the New Testament I | 3 |
| 22200 | Introduction to the New Testament II | 3 |
| Theology and Tradition (12 hours) | ||
| 25100 | Introduction to Church History I or | |
| 25120 | Introduction to Church History II | 3 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| Great Commission Ministries (6 hours) | ||
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| 32960 | Introduction to Missiology | 3 |
| Free electives (15 hours) | 15 | |
| Total Master of Arts in Theological Studies Requirements |
48 | |
| Written Communication (if required) | +2 | |
uSee Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section.