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Master of Arts in Applied Theology (48 Credits)

The Master of Arts in Applied Theology (MAAT) is designed to meet a variety of academic and vocational needs, making it suitable for pastors, laypersons, and early-career scholars. This entry-level graduate degree focuses on practical theology and equips students with the skills needed for both ministry and further academic pursuits.

Program Overview:

  • Total Credits Required: 48 credits
  • Minimum GPA for Graduation: 3.0 or a grade of "B"
  • Core Components:
    • 7 Core Classes: Foundational courses in applied theology.
    • 7 Cognate Courses: Specialized courses tailored to students' specific interests within theology.
    • Practicum or Holyland Study Tour: Hands-on learning through practical ministry experience or an immersive study tour of the Holy Land.
    • MA Capstone:
      • Thesis Proposal and Writing: Development and completion of a scholarly research thesis.
      • Research and Design: Structured guidance on conducting research and presenting findings.
      • Thesis Requirements: 25 pages, formatted in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, excluding the cover page, table of contents, and bibliography.
      • Oral Defense: A formal presentation and defense of the thesis to a faculty panel.

This program provides students with the academic foundation and practical experience necessary to excel in ministry or theological research, culminating in a comprehensive capstone project and oral defense.

M.A. in Applied Theology (Ministry) (48 Credits)

Required Bachelor in Bible/Theology or equivalent

No. Course Credit No. Course Credit
1 Bible Study Methods & Interpreting the Word in Context 0 2 Acts: Keys to the Establishment and Expansion of the 1st Century Church 0
3 Pauline Epistles: Strategies for Establishing Churches 0 4 Covenants, Unity of Scripture and Biblical Worldview 0
5 Understanding the Essentials of Sound Doctrine 0 6 Toward a Theology in Culture doing theology in context 0
7 Pathways to Constructing Theology in Civilization 0 8 Leaders and the Early Church 0
9 Preaching, Teaching and Worship in the Early Church 0 10 Shepherding, Counseling, and the Early Church 0
11 Evangelism and the Early Church 0 12 Ministry Priorities and Personal Management 0
13 Practicum in North American Missions 0 14 Practicum Ministry and Teaching Or Holyland Study Tour 0