- Philosophical Theology
M. A. Theological and Biblical Studies - Philosophical Track
The Master of Arts in Theological and Biblical Studies is an academic degree providing the student who has had biblical, theological, and philosophical training on the baccalaureate level the opportunity to pursue scholarly study in the field of Theology. M.A. tracks in biblical and theological studies are designed to better equip students for ministry in the church, other institutional settings, an M.Div program with advanced standing, or doctoral studies.
Minimum Degree Requirements (36 Hours)
Prerequisites (45 Hours)
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Church/Baptist History 6 Hours
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Greek 6 Hours
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Hebrew 6 Hours
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Old Testament 6 Hours
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New Testament 6 Hours
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Personal/Church Evangelism 3 Hours
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Philosophy/Ethics 6 Hours
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Theology 6 Hours
Core Curriculum (12 Hours)
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GRK 620 Greek Exegetical Syntax I
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HEB 620 Hebrew Exegetical Method I
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PHI 503 Faith and Reason
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PHI 505 Biblical Hermeneutics
Biblical Theology (3 Hours)
One of the following:
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NTS 602 New Testament Theology
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OTS 602 Old Testament Theology
Philosophy Studies (15 Hours)
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PHI 502 Philosophy of Religion
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PHI 510 Critical Thinking
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PHI 520 Philosophy of Language
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PHI 530 Mind and Body
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PHI 540 Moral Philosophy
Research Studies (6 Hours)
One of the following:
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RES 603 M.A. Thesis
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___ ___ Open Elective Studies
Applied Studies
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ECM 500 Encounter Missions
Required every semester (No credit)