Religion & Theology
The study of belief, ministry, and religious scholarship.
Master of Arts in Religious Studies
The Religious Studies pathway may be academic or professional in focus and may be interdisciplinary. Its curriculum lists 24 foundational hours, nine concentration hours, 12 elective hours, and a three-hour seminar, for a documented total of 48 hours.
Areas of inquiry
Foundational topics include the study of religion, the Old and New Testaments, church history, philosophy of religion, systematic theology, religion and society or ethics, and religious education or counseling.
Master of Divinity
The curriculum lists 78 hours across biblical studies, historical studies, theological studies, ethical and cultural studies, ministry studies, core curriculum studies, and electives.
Current pathways
Doctoral pathways in divinity and religious studies are not listed as available here. Request current program information from the university.
Master of Arts in Religious Studies
| Component | Credits | Academic content |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational studies | 24 | Study of Religion; Old Testament; New Testament; Church History; Philosophy of Religion; Systematic Theology; Religion and Society or Ethics; Religious Education or Counseling. |
| Concentration | 9 | Study in the learner’s selected concentration. |
| Electives | 12 | Additional subjects connected to academic interests. |
| Seminar | 3 | MARS seminar. The supplied program totals 48 hours. |
Master of Divinity
| Component | Credits | Academic content |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical studies | 12 | Old Testament and New Testament. |
| Historical studies | 7 | History of Christianity and Black Church History. |
| Theological studies | 6 | Theology. |
| Ethical and cultural studies | 6 | Ethics and World Religions. |
| Ministry studies | 27 | Pastoral Care; Preaching; Teaching; Prophetic Ministry; Liturgy/Worship/Music; Church Administration; Field Education. |
| Core curriculum studies | 9 | Ministry and Contextualization; Faith Development and Spiritual Formation; Senior Colloquy. |
| Electives | 11 | Electives bring the documented program total to 78 hours. |
Religion & Theology: courses and competencies.
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