Master of Arts in Theological Studies

The Master of Arts in Theological Studies is designed to offer ministry training for those persons who are not preparing for a professional ministry vocation. The degree can be completed on-campus or online, so that you can train for ministry wherever you are.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Program Requirements

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses
31980	Written Communication (if required)¹	(2)

Biblical and Theological Studies		36
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
29250	Survey of Christian Ethics	3

Missions, Evangelism and Ministry		9
28700	Christian Apologetics	3
32100	Personal Evangelism	3
32960	Introduction to Missiology	3

Free Elective		3

Total Master of Arts in Theological Studies Requirements		48
Written Communication (if required)		+2