Dec 25, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2025

Master of Arts in Church Revitalization ͦ

The MA in Church Revitalization is a vocational M.A. degree designed to equip students with training and skills needed to help established churches move beyond decline and plateau toward growth.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this program is limited to persons holding a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and currently serving in a ministry position in a local church or denominational entity. The program director for the MA in Church Revitalization must approve all applicants in cooperation with the SEBTS Admissions Office.

Master of Arts Core - 25 Hours

Intro to Seminary (1)

GEN 0000 - Sexual Abuse Prevention & Response Training 0 semester hr(s).
SEM 5000 - Introduction to Seminary Education 1 semester hr(s).

Biblical Studies (12)

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).

Theological Studies (3)

Choose one of the following courses:

THE 6110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).

Christian History (3)

HIS 5130 - Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity 3 semester hr(s).

Bible Exposition (3)