Master of Arts (Islamic Studies)
The Master of Arts (Islamic Studies) is an academic degree that combines a study of classical Islam and the Arabic language with specialized biblical and theological studies for those who are preparing for ministry in Muslim contexts or wishing to pursue further graduate studies on Islam.
Students will be able to…
- Understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
- Demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
- Integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
- Demonstrate competence in Islamic issues as it relates to Christian missions and ministry.
Note: Continuing students should consult the Academic Catalog for the year in which they started for course requirements as the current requirements may have changed.
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| Biblical and Theological Studies | 33 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 22220 | Introduction to the New Testament II | 3 |
| 25100 | Introduction to Church History I | 3 |
| 25120 | Introduction to Church History II | 3 |
| 26200 | Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission | 3 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| Islamic Studies | 29 | |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| 32960 | Introduction to Missiology | 3 |
| 32985 | History and Religion of Islam1 | 3 |
| 32986 | Issues in Contemporary Islam | 3 |
| 32987 | Islamic Thought: Belief and Practice | 3 |
| 32988 | Texts of Islam1 | 3 |
| 32990 | Islam and the Christian Mission | 3 |
| 32995 | Introduction to Modern Arabic I | 3 |
| 32996 | Introduction to Modern Arabic II | 3 |
| 32999 | Thesis Research/Writing | 2 |
| Total Master of Arts (Islamic Studies) Requirements | 62 | |
1Courses 32985 and 32988 are foundational courses in Islamic Studies and should normally be taken first in sequence.
Be prepared to speak truth to the Muslim world.
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