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.