Master of Arts/Theology
Description of the Master of Arts/Theology Degree
The Master of Arts/theology degree is designed to equip students for service in a supportive role in the local church. Courses include Old and New Testament biblical theology, systematic theology, and apologetics, providing students with a solid theological foundation for ministry. This program requires 60 semester hours of academic credit for graduation.
Completion Requirements for the Master of Arts/Theology Degree
General Requirements
In order to qualify for graduation from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, each student seeking the Master of Arts/theology degree must satisfy the General Requirements for Graduation as set forth in this catalog.
Course Requirements
Each student pursuing the Master of Arts/theology degree must complete the 60 semester hours of courses specified in the following chart, including 57 semester hours of required courses and three elective hours. Note: Logos Bible Research Software (Silver edition or above) is recommended for courses in the New Testament Department.
Required Courses for the Master of Arts/Theology Degree
| First Year | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| OT 5101 & OT 5102 |
Old Testament Survey 1 and Old Testament Survey 2 |
6 |
| CH 6001 | The History of Christianity | 3 |
| EV 6200 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| PM 7300 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| BH 5100 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| CM 7484 | Introduction to Christian Ministries | 3 |
| AP 6910 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| TH 6601 | Theology of the Old Testament | 3 |
| EN 7900 | Introduction to Research and Writing | 3 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Second Year | ||
| NT 5601 & NT 5602 |
New Testament Survey 1 and New Testament Survey 2 |
6 |
| TH 6701 & TH 6702 |
Systematic Theology 1 and Systematic Theology 2 |
6 |
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| Principles of Teaching 1 and Principles of Teaching 2 |
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| Biblical Preaching 1 and Biblical Preaching 2 |
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| CN 7103 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| CH 6150 | The History of the Baptists | 3 |
| Theology Elective | 3 | |
| TH 6602 | Biblical New Testament Theology | 3 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |