Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Stephen M. Stookey, Ph.D., Director
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The Master of Arts in Theological Studies degree prepares servant leaders for Christian ministry by providing a broad foundation in biblical, historical, theological, and practical ministry studies. Concentrations in Christian Scriptures, Christian Heritage, and Christian Ministry allow students the opportunity to adjust academic experiences to meet differing personal ministry needs.
Academic Requirements |
21 hours—Core Requirements |
12 hours—Concentration Requirements |
6 hours—Electives |
3 hours—Advanced Research/Practicum |
42 hours—Total |
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Old Testament Survey or equivalent
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New Testament Survey or equivalent
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*Prerequisites are to be completed either prior to enrollment or during the first academic year and with the consultation of the student's advisor.
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MATS CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (21 hours)
| MAWL 6303 |
Spiritual Formation and Worship |
| MACE 5302 |
Biblical Servant Leadership |
| THEO 5313 |
Applied Hermeneutics |
| THEO 6305 |
Christian History and Heritage |
| THEO 6306 |
Systematic Theology |
| THEO 6307 |
Old Testament Theology |
| THEO 6308 |
New Testament Theology |
*Students may petition, based on previous academic experience, to replace a required MATS Core course with an elective in a corresponding area of study. |
Concentration (12 hours)
Christian Scriptures: Select Four Courses
| THEO 6321 |
Biblical Backgrounds |
| THEO 6322 |
Old Testament Readings: Pentateuch |
| THEO 6323 |
Old Testament Readings: Prophets |
| THEO 6324 |
Old Testament Readings: Psalms and Wisdom Literature |
| THEO 6332 |
First Century Christianity |
| THEO 6333 |
New Testament Readings: Synoptic Gospels |
| THEO 6334 |
New Testament Readings: Johannine |
THEO 6335 |
New Testament Readings: Pauline Epistles |
| THEO 6336 |
New Testament Reading: General Epistles |
Christian Heritage: Select Four Courses
| THEO 6311 |
Issues in Early Christianity |
| THEO 6312 |
Issues in Medieval Chistianity |
| THEO 6313 |
Issues in Reformation Studies |
| THEO 6314 |
Issues in American Christianity |
| THEO 6315 |
Issues in Contemporary Christianity |
| THEO 6317 |
Baptist History & Polity |
| THEO 6318 |
Issues in Baptist Studies |
THEO 6332 |
First Century Christianity |
| THEO 6350 |
Christian Ethics |
| THEO 6355 |
Philosophy of Religion |
| MAGL 5335 |
Biographies of Outstanding Missionaries |
MAGL 5352 |
History of East Asian Philiosophy and Religion |
Christian Ministry
| MAWL 6309 |
Worship and Pastoral Care |
| MAWL 6316 |
Worship Theology for Contemporary Ministry |
| THEO 6360 |
Proclamation |
| Select one of the following courses: |
| MACE 6301 |
Intro to Christian Education |
| MACE 6322 |
Introduction to Christian Counseling |
| MAGL 5330 |
Introduction to Missiology |
| THEO 6317 |
Baptist History & Polity |
Electives: 6 Hours
The student may select electives, in consultation with their advisor, from courses offered in all Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership ministry-focused degree programs.
Advanced Research/Practicum: 3 Hours
| Select one of the following courses: |
| THEO 6391 |
Advanced Research in Christian Scriptures (S-L) |
| THEO 6392 |
Advanced Research in Christian Heritage (S-L) |
| THEO 6393 |
Christian Ministry Practium (S-L) |
| (S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. |
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