Nov 23, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2021

Academic Catalog - Spring 2021 [ARCHIVED]

Apologetics and Christian Philosophy, MA

The purpose of the Master of Arts Apologetics and Christian Philosophy is to prepare persons for entrance in a PhD program for the purpose of teaching within an academic setting or working within church ministries designed to have an effective voice in the public square. It is also a preparatory degree for those who wish to do work in philosophical theology or in cultural missions.

Admissions Requirements

Students applying to this program must have a Bachelors degree with at least a 3.0 GPA, as well as 6 hours of biblical studies, 6 hours of theological studies (an introductory philosophy course is required), and 6 hours of ministry area studies. All of the prerequisites are at the baccalaureate level or higher.

MA Research Core - 4 Hours

MIS 5000 - Introduction to Great Commission Studies 3 semester hr(s).
SEM 5000 - Introduction to Seminary Education 1 semester hr(s). To be taken during the first semester.

Apologetics & Christian Philosophy - 39 Hours

Biblical Studies (3)

Choose one of the following courses:

NTS 5110 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 5120 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 5110 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 5120 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings 3 semester hr(s).

Total Hours - 43

*Note: Students who do not complete this course in one semester will be required to enroll in IND 7000 - MA Continuous Enrollment in each successive semester until the requirements for this course are completed.