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Master of Arts in Theological Studies |
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| Course Title: |
Master of Arts in Theological Studies | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Religion | |
| College: |
Liberty University Online 
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| Course Description: |
As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study. Liberty Baptist's Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Theological Studies program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion for service in a supportive role in their local church. Courses include providing students with a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church, surveys of the Old and New Testament and systemic theology. This program is well-suited for Christian educators, pastors, pastors' wives and informed lay leaders.Potential Career Options: Ministry Worker, Theologian, Christian Author, Missionary, Professor, and Pastor. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Masters Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
Must have accredited bachelor's & MDiv degrees (or MDiv equivalent) with at least 3.0 GPA | |
| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (Liberty University Online) Liberty University's online Master of Arts in Theological Studies degree program is designed for men and women looking for an introductory graduate degree in religion for service in a supportive role in their local church. By earning this master's degree, you can set the opportunity have you been given in motion; the opportunity to make a significant decision that could greatly impact other's lives, influence your participation in shaping the future of Christian ministry, and improve your career in ministry. This program is perfect for pastors, Christian educators, lay leaders as well as pastors' wives. As the world's largest Christian university, Liberty incorporates core Christian values into all degree offerings to be able to deliver a comprehensive educational and spiritually enriching program of study. Besides individuals who would like to listen to their calling as lay ministers or pastors, this master's program is also ideal for individuals who want to further their teaching vocation, but in the field of religion. With the utmost value provided to the balance of learning and spiritual improvement, Liberty University's Theological Studies is the best option for a master's degree in theological studies. In this program, students will gain knowledge of a variety of courses providing them with a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology, and the Christian church. Some of the courses students will take in this Master of Arts in Theological Studies program include: • Core Courses (21 hours): Choose one: - NBST 521: New Testament Orientation I - NBST 522: New Testament Orientation II - NBST 525: New Testament Introduction Choose one: - OBST 590: Old Testament Introduction - OBST 591: Old Testament Orientation I - OBST 592: Old Testament Orientation II Required: - CHHI - THEO 525: Systematic Theology I - THEO 530: Systematic Theology II - EVAN 565: Contemporary Evangelism Choose one: - APOL 500: Introduction to Apologetics - EVAN 500: Church Growth I - ICST 500: World Missions - ICST 650: Cross-Cultural Evangelism and Church Planting • Professional Studies (15 hours) - Choose 3 500-600 level electives from the following: APOL, CLED, CMIN, DSMN, EVAN. HOMI, ICST, PACO, PLED, THEO, WRSP, or YOUT - Choose 2 500-600 level electives from the following: APOL, CHHI, CHPL, CLED, CMIN, DSMN, EVAN, HOMI, ICST, NBST, NGRK, OBST, OTCL, PACO, PHIL, PLED, THEO, WRSP, or YOUT The online MA in Theological Studies from Liberty University is a 36 credit hour program. ). Tuition is $250 per credit hour, there is a $150 technology fee per semester, a one time $50 MA Counseling Assessment fee, and a $50 application fee. Career Paths: Graduates of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies could pursue careers in the following: - Christian Author - Ministry Worker - Missionary - Pastor - Associate Pastor - Professor - Theologian Admission Requirements: Students must have earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent (in any field) from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S., Department of Education (e.g., SACS, TRACS, ABHE, etc.) with a minimum GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale). Students who hold a prior degree from an unaccredited institution may be considered for admission on academic probation. Students admitted on academic probation are required to take and pass GRST 500 introduction to graduate writing their first semester. Students must have a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 600 paper-based test; 250 computer-based test; 100 internet-based test. |
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