Three Degree Tracks

M.A. in Biblical Studies (36 hr. Program)

M.A. in Theological Studies

(36 hr. Program)

M.A. in Theological Studies

w/ Ethics Emphasis (36 hr. Program)

Core Classes

� Biblical Criticism and

Hermeneutics � Early Christian Doctrine � Religious Epistemology

� Biblical Criticism and

Hermeneutics � Early Christian Doctrine � Religious Epistemology

� Biblical Criticism and

Hermeneutics � Early Christian Doctrine � Philosophical Ethics

Major

Concentration

� 12 hrs. of Biblical Studies

classes

� 12 hrs. of Theological

Studies classes

� 12 hrs. of Theological

Ethics classes, including Directed Readings in Ethics

Minor

Concentration

� 6 hrs. of Theological

Studies classes

� 6 hrs. of Biblical Studies

classes

� 6 hrs. of Biblical Studies

classes

Languages*

� 1st year Hebrew or

2nd year Greek

� Theological German or

Ecclesiastical Latin

� Theological German

Final Project

� Area Exams or Thesis

� Area Exams or Thesis

� Area Exams or Thesis

48 hr. Program

48 hr. Program

48 hr. Program

Additional

Requirements*

� 12 hrs. of remedial course

work

� 12 hrs. of remedial course

work

� 12 hrs. of remedial course

work

*First-year Greek is required for all programs of study. A student can gain this proficiency once accepted, but whether or not it counts towards the total hours required for the degree depends upon which track a student chooses.