Master of Theology

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The Master of Theology Program is designed for persons who desire graduate work in Theological Education but desire greater flexibility in the design of their education experience. This program includes the fields of study in Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, Practical Theology and Church History.

MASTER OF THEOLOGY: Old Testament

REQUIREMENTS AND PLANS OF STUDY
Master of Theology in Old Testament program requires 45 credits to graduate. Each student is encouraged to complete two-year recommended programs of study. Master of Theology in Old Testament program can be taken as recommended as follows. If you need assistance in selecting courses, please contact your mentor for his/her help.

     OT Biblical Studies (27 credits)
     OT Theological Studies (3 credits)
     OT Hebrew Studies (6 credits)
     OT Worship Studies (3 credits)
     Thesis (6 credits)

     OBST 737 Prophetical Books (3 credits)
     OBST 738 Old Testament Motifs (3 credits)
     OBST 739 Critical Methodologies (3 credits)
     OBST 740 Seminar in the Old Testament Studies (3 credits)
     OBST 760 Post-Exilic History and Literature (3 credits)
     OBST 761 The Bible in Its Ancient Near Eastern Context  (3 credits)
     OBST 762 Issues in Biblical Hermeneutics (3 credits)
     OBST 763 Old Testament Theology (3 credits)
     OBST 764 Old Testament Archaeology (3 credits)
     OBST 765 Worship of Old Testament (3 credits)
     OBST 766 Directed Research in Old Testament Biblical Studies(3 credits)
     OBST 767 Independent Research in Old Testament Theology (3 credits)
     OBST 768 Tutorial in Old Testament Theology (3 credits)
     OBST 770 Extensive Readings (3 credits)
     OBST 780 Seminar in Old Testament Theology (3 credits)
     OTHB 730 Hebrew Exegesis (3 credits)
     OTHB 750 Seminar in Old Testament Language (3 credits)
     OBST 790 Thesis (6 credits)

Grand Unit Total:  45 credits

MASTER OF THEOLOGY: New Testament

REQUIREMENTS AND PLANS OF STUDY
Master of Theology in New Testament program requires 45 credits to graduate. Each student is encouraged to complete two-year recommended programs of study. Master of Theology in New Testament program can be taken as recommended as follows. If you need assistance in selecting courses, please contact your mentor for his/her help.

     NT Biblical Studies (30 credits)
     NT Theological Studies (3 credits)
     NT Greek Studies (6 credits)
     Thesis (6 credits)

     NBST 761 New Testament Christology (3 credits)
     NBST 763 Seminar on Current NT Biblical Theological Issues (3 credits)
     NBST 764 New Testament Textual Criticism (3 credits)
     NBST 768 The Parables of Jesus (3 credits)
     NBST 769 Romans (3 credits)
     NBST 770 The Pastoral Epistles (3 credits)
     NBST 771 Pauline Theology (3 credits)
     NBST 780 Exegesis of Pneumatology of Lucan Literature (3 credits)
     NBST 781 Exegesis of Colossians (3 credits)
     NBST 782 Exegesis of Ephesians (3 credits)
     NBST 783 Exegesis of Philippians (3 credits)
     NBST 784 The Olivet Discourse (3 credits)
     NBST 789 Exegesis of the Apocalypse (3 credits)
     NBST 790 Seminar in The New Testament Studies (3 credits)
     NBST 791 Seminar on Exegesis and Linguistics (3 credits)
     NBST 792 Directed Research in New Testament Biblical Studies(3 credits)
     NBST 793 Independent Research in New Testament Theology (3 credits)
     NBST 794 Tutorial in New Testament Theology (3 credits)
     NGRK 730 Greek Exegesis: Galatians (3 credits)
     NGRK 740 Seminar in New Testament Greek (3 credits)
     NBST 795 Thesis (6 credits)

Grand Unit Total:  45 credits

MASTER OF THEOLOGY: Systematic Theology

REQUIREMENTS AND PLANS OF STUDY
Master of Theology in Systematic Theology program requires 45 credits to graduate. Each student is encouraged to complete two-year recommended programs of study. Master of Theology in Systematic Theology program can be taken as recommended as follows. If you need assistance in selecting courses, please contact your mentor for his/her help.

     Systematic Studies (39credits)
     Thesis (6 credits)

     THEO 720 Research Methods (3credits)
     THEO 730 Issues on Medical Ethics (3 credits)
     THEO 750 Roman Catholicism (3 credits)
     THEO 752 Issues on Puritan Theology (3 credits)
     THEO 760 Issues on Doctrine of Man (3 credits)
     THEO 761 Issues on Theology Proper (3 credits)
     THEO 762 Theology of Karl Barth (3 credits)
     THEO 763 Theology of Atonement (3 credits)
     THEO 764 Doctrine of Sanctification (3 credits)
     THEO 765 Theology of Sacraments (3 credits)
     THEO 766 The Theology of John Calvin (3 credits)
     THEO 767 Issues in Ecclesiology (3 credits)
     THEO 768 The Theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (3 credits)
     THEO 769 Directed Research in Systematic Theology (3 credits)
     THEO 770 Independent Research in Systematic Theology (3 credits)
     THEO 771 Tutorial in Systematic Theology (3 credits)
     THEO 780 Seminar in Systematic Theology (3 credits)
     THEO 790 Advanced Seminar in Theological Studies (3 credits)
     THEO 791 Thesis (6 credits)

Grand Unit Total:  45 credits

MASTER OF THEOLOGY: Practical Theology

REQUIREMENTS AND PLANS OF STUDY
Master of Theology in Practical Theology program requires 45 credits to graduate. Each student is encouraged to complete two-year recommended programs of study. Master of Theology in Practical Theology program can be taken as recommended as follows. If you need assistance in selecting courses, please contact your mentor for his/her help.

     Counseling Studies (6 credits)
     Educational Studies (9 credits)
     Evangelism/Missions (9 credits)
     Pastoral Studies (6 credits)
     Theological Studies(6 credits)
     Worship Studies(3 credits)
     Thesis (6 credits)

     COUN 503 Pastoral Counseling (3 credits)
     COUN 535 Psychology of Religion (3 credits)
     EDMN 540 Philosophies of Religious Education (3 credits)
     EDMN 570 Theology of Religious Education (3 credits)
     EDMN 580 Methods of Teaching (3 credits)
     EVAN 625 Foundation of Church Growth (3 credits)
     MCCS 503 Theology of Missions (3 credits)
     MCCS 629 Contextual Theology (3 credits)
     PATH 520 Church Administration (3 credits)
     PATH 702 Theology of Pastoral Care (3 credits)
     THEO 650 Christian Ethics  (3 credits)
     THEO 670 Biblical Interpretations (3 credits)
     WRSP 502 The Theology of Worship (3 credits)
     PATH 685 Thesis (6 credits)

Grand Unit Total:  45 credits

MASTER OF THEOLOGY: Church History

REQUIREMENTS AND PLANS OF STUDY
Master of Theology in Church History program requires 45 credits to graduate. Each student is encouraged to complete two-year recommended programs of study. Master of Theology in Church History program can be taken as recommended as follows. If you need assistance in selecting courses, please contact your mentor for his/her help.

     Historical Studies (33 credits)
     Theological Studies (3 credits)
     Missions (3 credits)
     Thesis (6 credits)

     CHHI 708 The Church Fathers (3 credits)
     CHHI 709 The Church in the Greco-Roman World (3 credits)
     CHHI 710 History of The Reformation (3 credits)
     CHHI 712 The Church in the Modern Age (3 credits)
     CHHI 735 Anabaptist Reformation (3 credits)
     CHHI 736 Puritanism (3 credits)  
     CHHI 737 American Church History and Theology (3 credits)
     CHHI 742 Asian Church History (3 credits)
     CHHI 743 Korean Church History (3 credits)
     CHHI 748 Contemporary Ecumenical Issues (3 credits)
     CHHI 749 History of Evangelism (3 credits)
     CHHI 750 History and Theology of Revivals (3 credits)
     CHHI 752 Historical Development of Christian Theology (3 credits)
     CHHI 760 Historical and Theological Foundations of Missions (3 credits)
     CHHI 761 History and Culture of New Testament Times  (3 credits)
     CHHI 780 Seminar in Church History (3 credits)
     CHHI 790 Directed Research in Church History (3 credits)
     CHHI 792 Independent Research in Church History (3 credits)
     CHHI 793 Tutorial in Church History (3 credits)
     CHHI 794 Thesis (6 credits)

Grand Unit Total:  45 credits