Course Requirements (60 units)

This degree provides an understanding of the biblical and theological disciplines that will prepare the student for teaching and preaching in the church or in a college or university. This degree is the academic foundation for doctoral studies. A completed Bachelor’s degree is a requirement for enrolling in this degree.

The MA Theology Plan

Foundations (17) (Courses recommended for first year of MA Theology study)

• Biblical Interpretation 1 (3)
• Church and God’s Mission in the World (3)
• Christian Thought (3)
• Biblical Theology 1 (3)
• History of Christianity (3)
• Cross-Cultural Encounter, LA (1.5)
• Mentoring/Connecting (1)

Expanding the Base (14)*

• Biblical Interpretation 2 (2)
• Contemporary Theology (3)
• Practicum Assessment & Discernment (0)
• Biblical Theology 2 (3)
• Anabaptist MB Studies (3)
  or North American Religious History (3)
• Discipleship and Ethics (3)

Practicing the Theory (3)*

• Interpersonal Communication (3)
  or Church Education Ministries (3)
  or Supervised Ministry Experience 1 (1.5 units) and Supervised Ministry Experience 2 (1.5 units)
  or Preaching 1 (3)

Capstone Learning (3-6)*

• Senior Seminar (3 units)
  or Thesis (6 units)
• Ministry Discernment (0)

Electives (19.5-22.5)*

• Theology/History (9)
• Bible (3)
• General (7.5-10.5)

*Prerequisites apply to many of the courses in this section. See course descriptions and course schedules for projected course offerings.