Master of Arts Apologetics
The Master of Arts in Apologetics is an academic degree that combines a study of apologetics with specialized biblical and theological studies for those who are preparing for local church or cross-cultural ministry or wishing to pursue further graduate studies in apologetics.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to…
- 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.
- Students will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of and engagement with the discipline of apologetics.
Program Requirements
| Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31980 | Written Communication (if required)* | (2) |
| 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 |
| Apologetics Studies | 26 | |
| 28500 | Christian Philosophy | 3 |
| 28630 | Christianity and Science | 3 |
| 28660 | History and Methods of Apologetics | 3 |
| 28677 | Topics in Apologetics | 3 |
| 28700 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| 28720 | Problem of Evil | 3 |
| 28999 | MA(Apologetics) Thesis Research/Writing | 2 |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| 29250 | Survey of Christian Ethics | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 28970 | Logic | 3 |
| 29477 | Studies in Ethics | 3 |
| 29560 | Christian Ethics and Racial Justice | 3 |
| 29580 | Christian Ethics and the Environment | 3 |
| 29600 | Christian Ethics and Biomedical Issues | 3 |
| 29850
32985 |
Christian Ethics and the Family
History and Religion of Islam |
3
3 |
| Total Master of Arts (Apologetics) Requirements | 62 | |
|---|---|---|
| Written Communication (if required) | +2 | |
Next Steps
Gain a thorough knowledge of the discipline of apologetics, while engaging with it.
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