| 62 | Credit Hours | 21 Classes |
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| 2 | Years to Complete | |
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| Next Start Date | June 3 | |
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.
| Course Number | Description | Credit 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 |
| 22220 | Introduction to the New Testament II | 3 |
| 25100 | Introduction to Church History I | 3 |
| 25120 | Introduction to Church History II | 3 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I: Theological Prolegomena, and the Nature and Works of God | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II: Christ, Salvation, and the Holy Spirit | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III: Baptist Theology of Scripture and the Church, and Eschatology | 3 |
| Total | 30 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 28500 | Christian Philosophy | 3 |
| 28700 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| 28660 | History and Methods of Apologetics | 3 |
| 28677 | Studies in Apologetics | 3 |
| 28720 | Problem of Evil | 3 |
| 28970 | Logic | 3 |
| 28999 | Thesis Research and Writing | 2 |
| 29370 | Moral Theory | 3 |
| 28730 | History of the Bible | 3 |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism & Devotion | 3 |
| Total | 29 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 3 | |
Total Master of Arts in Apologetics: 62
The M.A. in Apologetics will prepare students for local church or cross-cultural ministry, as well as advanced studies in theology.
Students who are serving (or plan to serve) in full-time ministry are encouraged to consider the Master of Divinity program, as it contains a more robust core of bible, theology, and ministry training.
Students with an accredited bachelor’s degree (in any field/major) are eligible to apply for this concentration. It is not required that applicants have an academic background in biblical or ministry studies.
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Yes. Students with previous divinity credit may be able to transfer their credit into programs at Southern Seminary. See our Transfer Credit page for more information.
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