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Comprehensive Approach
This program is designed for the person who desires graduate level training in theological studies. The purpose of the Christian Theology focus is to train the student in the sound hermeneutical and theological skills necessary for accurate interpretation and application of the Scriptures in preparation for effective ministry.
Objectives
- That the student uses a consistent, dispensational approach when interpreting the Scriptures and applying them to his own life and the lives of others.
- That the student makes appropriate use of available linguistic tools to secure the most accurate understanding of Scriptures possible.
- That the student possesses a store of biblical and theological facts as a foundation for personal development, teaching, and further study.
Curriculum
| Course | Course Description | Credits |
| Bible: 21 hrs | ||
| BI601 | Old Testament History | 3 hrs |
| BI602 | Old Testament Poetry | 3 hrs |
| BI603 | Old Testament Prophecy | 3 hrs |
| BI604 | Gospels and Acts | 3 hrs |
| BI605 | Pauline Epistles | 3 hrs |
| BI606 | General Epistles and Revelation | 3 hrs |
| BI607 | Hermeneutics/Inductive Bible Study | 3 hrs |
| Theology: 12 hrs | ||
| TH610 | Systematic Theology I | 3 hrs |
| TH611 | Systematic Theology II | 3 hrs |
| TH612 | Systematic Theology III | 3 hrs |
| TH614 | Dispensational Theology | 3 hrs |
| Research Methods: 3 hrs | ||
| RT609 | Research Methods | 3 hrs |
| Final Product / Thesis: 3hrs | ||
| RT690 | Thesis | 3 hrs |
| Christian Theology Focus: 18 hrs | ||
| TH631 | Old Testament Theology | 3 hrs |
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| TH632 | New Testament Theology | 3 hrs |
| TH634 | Dogmatic Theology | 3 hrs |
| TH636 | Apologetics | 3 hrs |
| TH | Christian Theology Elective | 3 hrs |
| TH | Christian Theology Elective | 3 hrs |
| TH | Christian Theology Elective | 3 hrs |
| Open Electives: 3hrs | ||
| Elective | 3 hrs | |
| Summary | ||
| Core (39 hrs) + Focus (18 hrs) + Electives (3 hrs) = M.A. Degree (60 hrs) | ||