Master of Arts in Theological Studies — Lay Leadership
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 | |
Next Steps
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