Master of Arts in Theological Studies

The Master of Arts program is designed for men and women who desire to engage seriously in religious studies at the graduate level, but who do not desire ordination in professional ministry. The personal and academic qualifications for admission into the M.A. program are the same as those established for the Master of Divinity program.

Three emphases (or concentrations) are offered within the M.A. curriculum in order to meet the individual interests and needs of students: Biblical Studies, Mission and Evangelism, and Christian Education.

Division Course Unit
Biblical Languages BH 101 Hebrew I 4
BH 102 Hebrew II 4
BH 103 Intro to OT Exegesis 4
BG 101 Greek I 4
BG 102 Greek II 4
BG 103 Intro to NT Exegesis 4
Biblical Studies OT 101 Pentateuch or Samuel and Kings 4
OT 102 Prophets I or Prophets II 4
NT 103/ NT 104 NT III John, Writings, Catholic Epistles or NT Theology 4
Church History CH 101 CH I: Early to Medieval 4
CH 102 CH II: Reformation to Awakening 4
CH 103/CH 104 CH III: Modern and Major or Global Church History 4
Systematic Theology ST 101 Hermeneutics and Prolegomena 4
ST 102 Doctrine of God and Man 4
ST 103 Doctrine of Christ and Salvation 4
Ethical Theology ET 501 Christian Ethics and Social Problems 4
Electives 6
Total 76

 

 Mission and Evangelism Curriculum (60 Units)

Division Course Unit
Biblical Languages BH 101 Hebrew I 4
BH 102 Hebrew II 4
BH 103 Intro to OT Exegesis 4
or
BG 101 Greek I 4
BG 102 Greek II 4
BG 103 Intro to NT Exegesis 4
Biblical Studies OT 101 Pentateuch or Samuel/Kings 4
OT 102 Prophets I or Prophets II 4
OT 103/ OT 104 Psalms and Wisdom Books or Biblical Theology 4
NT 101 NT I: Synoptic Gospels 4
NT 102 NT II: Acts and Pauline Epistles 4
NT 103/ NT 104 NT III: Johannine Writings, Catholic Epistles or NT Theology 4
Church History CH 101 CH I: Early to Medieval 4
CH 102 CH II: Reformation to Awakening 4
Systematic Theology ST 101 Hermeneutics and Prolegomena 4
ST 102 Doctrine of God and Man 4
ST 103/ ST 104 Doctrine of Christ and Salvation or Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, Church, and Last Things 4
Ethical Theology ET 101 Cultural Anthropology 4
Mission and Evangelism ME 101 Cultural Anthropology 4
ME 102 Biblical Theology of Mission 4
ME 103/ ME 104 Urban Ministry and Evangelism or Church Growth 4
ME 105 Cross-Cultural Ministry 4
ME 106 Contemporary Evangelism 4
Electives 2
Total 60

 

Christian Education Curriculum (60 Units)

Division Course Unit
Biblical Languages BH 101 Hebrew I 4
BH 102 Hebrew II 4
BH 103 Intro to OT Exegesis or 4
or
BG 101 Greek I 4
BG 102 Greek II 4
BG 103 Intro to NT Exegesis
Biblical Studies OT 101 Pentateuch or Samuel/Kings 4
OT 102 Prophets I or Prophets II 4
OT 103/ OT 104 Psalms and Wisdom Books or Biblical Theology 4
NT 101 NT I: Synoptic Gospels 4
NT 102 NT II: Acts and Pauline Epistles 4
NT 103/ NT 104 NT III: Johannine Writings, Catholic Epistles or NT Theology 4
Church History CH 101 CH I: Early to Medieval 4
CH 102 CH II: Reformation to Awakening 4
Systematic Theology ST 101 Hermeneutics and Prolegomena 4
ST 102 Doctrine of God and Man 4
ST 103/ ST 104 Doctrine of Christ and Salvation or Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, Church, and Last Things 4
Ethical Theology ET 101 Cultural Anthropology 4
Christian Education EM 101 Foundations of Christian Education 4
EM 102 Lifespan Development and Learning 4
EM 103/ ME 104 Effective Teaching and Learning or Education Programs of the Church 4
EM 105 Spirituality and Christian Education 4
EM 106 Youth Education 4
Electives 2
Total 60

 

Graduation Requirements

Candidates for the Master of Arts degree will have met the following requirements for graduation:

  1. Completed all course requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.7, and with no grade below a “C-.”
  2. Successfully passed the Bible Knowledge Test.
  3. Submitted “Future Ministry Plan.”
  4. Settled all financial obligations with the ITS Administrative office.
  5. Completed all requirements for the degree within four years from the time of matriculation.