Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Core Credits Required: 39
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Section One - 15 Core Credits |
Section Two - 15 Core Credits |
RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial
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BS 627 (3 cr) Wisdom Literature |
| BC 675 (3 cr) Biblical Foundations for Counseling |
BC 504 (3 cr) Depression and Anxiety |
| BC 518 (3 cr) An Examination of Integrationism in Christian Counseling |
NT 513 (3 cr) The Book of Romans1 |
| BS 518 (3 cr) Biblical Hermeneutics |
BC 574 (3 cr) The Problem of Suffering2 |
| NT 510 (3 cr) Life and Letters of Paul |
BC 562 (3 cr) Premarital Counseling3 |
| BC 565 (3 cr) Marriage and Family Counseling |
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| Section Three Thesis Option - 9 Core Credits |
| BC 500 (3 cr) Evaluating Professional Social Science Literature |
| BC 640 (3 cr) Master's Biblical Counseling Practicum* |
| RW 605 (3 cr) Master's Thesis |
| CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
| Section Three Non-Thesis Option - 9 Core Credits |
| BC 515 (3 cr) Counseling Case Studies |
| BC 506 (3 cr) The Local Church as a Counseling Center |
| BC 640 (3 cr) Master's Biblical Counseling Practicum* |
| CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
Electives
1 Learners may replace course with an elective in Biblical Studies (BS, LG, NT, OT).
2 Learners may replace course with an elective in Biblical Counseling (BC) or Conflict Management (CM).
3 Learners may replace course with an elective in Biblical Counseling (BC). |
*Learners wishing to receive the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC) certification must pass the NANC exams before taking “Master’s Biblical Counseling Practicum.” (See their website: www.nanc.org.) |
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Core Credits Required: 33 |
Section One - 18 Core Credits |
Section Two - 15 Core Credits |
RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial
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BS 518 (3 cr) Biblical Hermeneutics |
| OT 600 (3 cr) Old Testament History1 |
PM 659 (3 cr) Strategies for Personal Evangelism5 |
| NT 600 (3 cr) New Testament History2 |
NT 510 (3 cr) Life and Letters of Paul3 |
| TH 511 (3 cr) Theology I |
BS 680 (3 cr) Biblical Prophecy3 |
| TH 512 (3 cr) Theology I I |
RW 605 (3 cr) Master's Thesis |
| NT 513 (3 cr) The Book of Romans3 |
CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
| TH 533 (3 cr) New Testament Theology4 |
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Electives
1 Learners may replace course with an elective in Old Testament (OT).
2 Learners may replace course with an elective in New Testament (NT).
3 Learners may replace course with an elective in Biblical Studies (BS, LG, NT, OT).
4 Learners may replace course with an elective in Theology (AP, CH, TH).
5 Learners may replace course with an elective in Christian Education (CE), Conflict Management (CM), or Pastoral Ministry (PM). |
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership and Ministry
Concentration in Pastoral Ministry
M.A. Degree Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Core Credits Required: 33 |
Section One - 18 Core Credits |
Section Two - 15 Core Credits |
RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial
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PM 659 (3 cr) Strategies for Personal Evangelism3 |
| PM 541 (3 cr) Theology of Ministry |
NT 510 (3 cr) Life and Letters of Paul1 |
| EP 690 (3 cr) Preaching to a Multimedia Generation |
CM 526 (3 cr) Managing Conflict |
| AD 504 (3 cr) Effective Communication for Leadership |
BC 675 (3 cr) Biblical Foundations for Counseling |
| BS 518 (3 cr) Biblical Hermeneutics |
PM 521 (3 cr) The Emerging Church2 |
| CE 500 (3 cr) Spiritual Formation |
CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
| CE 588 (3 cr) Dynamic Teaching Techniques |
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Electives
1 Learners may replace course with an elective in Old Testament (OT) or New Testament (NT).
2 Learners may replace course with an elective in Pastoral Ministry (AD, CE, CM, EP, PM, or WS).
3 Learners may replace course with an elective in Christian Education (CE), Conflict Management (CM), or Pastoral Ministry (PM). |
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership and Ministry
Concentration in Christian Education
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Core Credits Required: 33 |
Section One - 18 Core Credits |
Section Two - 15 Core Credits |
RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial
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OT 516 (3 cr) Genesis: In-Depth Study1 |
| CE 588 (3 cr) Dynamic Teaching Techniques |
NT 510 (3 cr) Life and Letters of Paul2 |
| BS 518 (3 cr) Biblical Hermeneutics |
PM 659 (3 cr) Strategies for Personal Evangelism5 |
| CE 670 (3 cr) A Biblical Theology of Christian Education |
CE 672 (3 cr) Curriculum and Instruction Materials Development6 |
| CM 526 (3 cr) Managing Conflict3 |
CE 559 (3 cr) Current Issues in Christian Education |
| PM 541 (3 cr) Theology of Ministry |
CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
| CE 690 (3 cr) Spiritual Growth in Christian Education4 |
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Electives
1 Learners may replace course with an elective in Old Testament (OT).
2 Learners may replace course with an elective in New Testament (NT).
3 Learners may replace course with "Dealing with Difficult People."
4 Learners may replace course with "Spiritual Formation" or "Developing Spiritual Disciplines."
5 Learners may replace course with an elective in Christian Education (CE), Conflict Management (CM), or Pastoral Ministry (PM).
6 Learners may replace course with an elective in Christian Education (CE). |
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership and Ministry
Concentration in Conflict Management
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Core Credits Required: 33 |
Section One - 18 Core Credits |
Section Two - 15 Core Credits |
RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial
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CM 635 (3 cr) Interpersonal Forgiveness |
| CM 526 (3 cr) Managing Conflict |
CM 650 (3 cr) Principles of Church Discipline |
| CM 565 (3 cr) Dealing with Difficult People |
NT 510 (3 cr) Life and Letters of Paul2 |
| CM 535 (3 cr) Restorative Justice1 |
CM 626 (3 cr) Implementing Positive Change |
| BS 518 (3 cr) Biblical Hermeneutics |
PM 659 (3 cr) Strategies for Personal Evangelism3 |
| PM 541 (3 cr) Theology of Ministry |
CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
| CM 632 (3 cr) Christian Mediation |
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Electives
1 Learners may replace course with an elective in Conflict Management (CM).
2 Learners may replace course with an elective in Old Testament (OT) or New Testament (NT).
3 Learners may replace course with an elective in Christian Education (CE), Conflict Management (CM), or Pastoral Ministry (PM). |
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership and Ministry
Concentration in Christian Management and Leadership
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Core Credits Required: 33 |
Section One - 18 Core Credits |
Section Two - 15 Core Credits |
RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial
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NT 634 (3 cr) The Gospel of John1 |
| AD 637 (3 cr) Management and Leadership Theory |
AD 501 (3 cr) Human and Organizational Development |
| AD 624 (3 cr) Principles of Administration |
BC 500 (3 cr) Evaluating Professional Social Science Literature |
| PM 541 (3 cr) Theology of Ministry |
AD 504 (3 cr) Effective Communication for Leadership |
| AD 584 (3 cr) Human Resource Management |
RW 605 (3 cr) Master's Thesis |
| CM 526 (3 cr) Managing Conflict2 |
CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
| BS 518 (3 cr) Biblical Hermeneutics |
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Electives
1 Learners may replace course with an elective in Old Testament (OT) or New Testament (NT).
2 Learners may replace course with "Dealing with Difficult People." |
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership and Ministry
Concentration in Christian Women's Studies
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Core Credits Required: 33 |
Section One - 18 Core Credits |
Section Two - 15 Core Credits |
RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial
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OT 600 (3 cr) Old Testament History |
| WS 541 (3 cr) Spiritual Formation for Women1 |
CM 526 (3 cr) Managing Conflict |
| BS 518 (3 cr) Biblical Hermeneutics |
WS 505 (3 cr) Presentation Strategies for Women3 |
| WS 504 (3 cr) Leadership Skills for Women |
PM 510 (3 cr) Global Missions |
| WS 526 (3 cr) Women's Issues in Counseling2 |
WS 503 (3 cr) Current Issues of Women and the Church |
| NT 600 (3 cr) New Testament History |
CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
| CE 588 (3 cr) Dynamic Teaching Techniques |
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Electives
1 Learners may replace course with "Women Ministering to Women," "Spiritual Formation," or "Developing Spiritual Disciplines."
2 Learners may replace course with "Human Gender and Sexuality."
3 Learners may replace course with "Effective Communication for Leadership." |
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership and Ministry
Concentration in Pulpit Communication and Expository Preaching
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Core Credits Required: 33 |
Section One - 18 Core Credits |
Section Two - 15 Core Credits |
RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial
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CM 526 (3 cr) Managing Conflict |
| EP 690 (3 cr) Preaching to a Multimedia Generation |
EP 675 (3 cr) Old Testament Expository Preaching |
| AD 504 (3 cr) Effective Communication for Leadership* |
EP 674 (3 cr) New Testament Expository Preaching |
| PM 541 (3 cr) Theology of Ministry |
PM 659 (3 cr) Strategies for Personal Evangelism3 |
| BS 518 (3 cr) Biblical Hermeneutics |
EP 500 (3 cr) Pastoral Care Through Preaching4 |
| CE 500 (3 cr) Spiritual Formation2 |
CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
| NT 510 (3 cr) Life and Letters of Paul1 |
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Electives
1 Learners may replace course with an elective in Old Testament (OT) or New Testament (NT).
2 Learners may replace course with "Developing Spiritual Disciplines."
3 Learners may replace course with an elective in Christian Education (CE), Conflict Management (CM), or Pastoral Ministry (PM).
4 Learners may replace course with an elective in Expository Preaching (EP).
* Learners may also replace “Elective in Old Testament (OT) or New Testament (NT)” or “Effective Communication for Leadership” with courses taken at the Stephen Olford Center for Biblical Preaching.
Courses taken at the Stephen Olford Center for Biblical Preaching, located in Memphis, TN, can be substituted for any Expository Preaching (EP) course. |
Master of Arts in Theology
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Core Credits Required: 33 |
Section One - 18 Core Credits |
Section Two - 15 Core Credits |
RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial
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NT 510 (3 cr) Life and Letters of Paul3 |
| OT 600 (3 cr) Old Testament History1 |
PM 659 (3 cr) Strategies for Personal Evangelism4 |
| BS 518 (3 cr) Biblical Hermeneutics |
AP 640 (3 cr) Principles of Contemporary Apologetics I2 |
| TH 511 (3 cr) Theology I |
AP 641 (3 cr) Principles of Contemporary Apologetics I I2 |
| TH 512 (3 cr) Theology I I |
RW 605 (3 cr) Master's Thesis |
| TH 533 (3 cr) New Testament Theology2 |
CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
| TH 506 (3 cr) The Kingdom of God2 |
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Electives
1 Learners may replace course with an elective in Old Testament (OT).
2 Learners may replace course with an elective in Theology (AP, CH, TH).
3 Learners may replace course with an elective in New Testament (NT).
4 Learners may replace course with an elective in Christian Education (CE), Conflict Management (CM), or Pastoral Ministry (PM). |
Master of Arts in Theology
Concentration in Christian Philosophy and Apologetics
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Core Credits Required: 33 |
Section One - 18 Core Credits |
Section Two - 15 Core Credits |
RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial
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PM 659 (3 cr) Strategies for Personal Evangelism5 |
| AP 640 (3 cr) Principles of Contemporary Apologetics I |
PH 555 (3 cr) The Thought of C.S. Lewis4 |
| OT 600 (3 cr) Old Testament History1 |
PH 543 (3 cr) Philosophy of Religion4 |
| NT 600 (3 cr) New Testament History2 |
BS 518 (3 cr) Biblical Hermeneutics |
| TH 511 (3 cr) Theology I |
RW 605 (3 cr) Master's Thesis |
| TH 512 (3 cr) Theology I I |
CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
| TH 545 (3 cr) Principles of Contemporary Theology3 |
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Electives
1 Learners may replace course with an elective in Old Testament (OT).
2 Learners may replace course with an elective in New Testament (NT).
3 Learners may replace course with an elective in Theology (AP, CH, TH).
4 Learners may replace course with an elective in Philosophy (PH) or Apologetics (AP).
5 Learners may replace course with an elective in Christian Education (CE), Conflict Management (CM), or Pastoral Ministry (PM). |
Master of Divinity
Concentration in Biblical Counseling
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Core Credits Required: 90 |
Section One - 15 Core Credits |
Section Two - 15 Core Credits |
RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial
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BC 562 (3 cr) Premarital Counseling |
| BC 675 (3 cr) Biblical Foundations for Counseling |
PM 541 (3 cr) Theology of Ministry |
| BC 565 (3 cr) Marriage and Family Counseling |
CM 526 (3 cr) Managing Conflict |
| CE 500 (3 cr) Spiritual Formation |
BS 627 (3 cr) Wisdom Literature1 |
| BS 518 (3 cr) Biblical Hermeneutics |
OT 600 (3 cr) Old Testament History2 |
| AP 640 (3 cr) Principles of Contemporary Apologetics I6 |
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| Section Three - 15 Core Credits |
Section Four - 15 Core Credits |
| NT 600 (3 cr) New Testament History3 |
EP 690 (3 cr) Preaching to a Multimedia Generation |
| TH 511 (3 cr) Theology I |
CE 688 (3 cr) Christian Education for the Local Church |
| TH 512 (3 cr) Theology I I |
PM 510 (3 cr) Global Missions |
| TH 533 (3 cr) New Testament Theology4 |
BC 500 (3 cr) Evaluating Professional Social Science Literature |
| BC 506 (3 cr) The Local Church as a Counseling Center |
PM 659 (3 cr) Strategies for Personal Evangelism7 |
| Section Five - 15 Core Credits |
Section Six - 15 Core Credits |
| AD 624 (3 cr) Principles of Administration |
NT 507 (3 cr) The Gospel of Matthew1 |
| CH 575 (3 cr) Church History |
NT 510 (3 cr) Life and Letters of Paul3 |
| BC 640 (3 cr) Master's Biblical Counseling Practicum* |
BC 518 (3 cr) An Examination of Integrationism in Christian Counseling5 |
| OT 516 (3 cr) Genesis: In-Depth Study2 |
BC 574 (3 cr) The Problem of Suffering5 |
| BC 504 (3 cr) Depression and Anxiety5 |
EL 32 (3 cr) Elective in Any Area of Study |
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CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
Electives
1 Learners may replace course with an elective in Biblical Studies (BS, LG, NT, OT).
2 Learners may replace course with an elective in Old Testament (OT).
3 Learners may replace course with an elective in New Testament (NT).
4 Learners may replace course with an elective in Theology (AP, CH, TH).
5 Learners may replace course with an elective in Biblical Counseling (BC).
6 Learners may replace course with an elective in Apologetics (AP).
7 Learners may replace course with an elective in Christian Education (CE), Conflict Management (CM), or Pastoral Ministry (PM).
* Learners wishing to receive the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC) certification must pass the NANC exams before taking “Master’s Biblical Counseling Practicum.” (See their website: www.nanc.org.) Learners are encouraged to pursue remaining courses while in the counseling practicum course. |
Master of Divinity
Concentration in Biblical Studies
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Core Credits Required: 90 |
Section One - 15 Core Credits |
Section Two - 15 Core Credits |
RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial
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OT 600 (3 cr) Old Testament History2 |
| CE 500 (3 cr) Spiritual Formation |
NT 600 (3 cr) New Testament History3 |
| BS 518 (3 cr) Biblical Hermeneutics |
PM 541 (3 cr) Theology of Ministry |
| TH 511 (3 cr) Theology I |
CM 526 (3 cr) Managing Conflict |
| TH 512 (3 cr) Theology I I |
BC 675 (3 cr) Biblical Foundations for Counseling |
| TH 506 (3 cr) The Kingdom of God1 |
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| Section Three - 15 Core Credits |
Section Four - 15 Core Credits |
| CH 575 (3 cr) Church History |
AP 640 (3 cr) Principles of Contemporary Apologetics I7 |
| LG 693 (3 cr) Greek Grammar Part I |
PM 659 (3 cr) Strategies for Personal Evangelism8 |
| LG 694 (3 cr) Greek Grammar Part II |
PM 510 (3 cr) Global Missions8 |
| BC 565 (3 cr) Marriage and Family Counseling |
LG 593 (3 cr) Biblical Hebrew I |
| EP 690 (3 cr) Preaching to a Multimedia Generation |
LG 594 (3 cr) Biblical Hebrew I I |
| Section Five - 15 Core Credits |
Section Six - 15 Core Credits |
| CE 688 (3 cr) Christian Education for the Local Church |
NT 634 (3 cr) The Gospel of John3 |
| AD 624 (3 cr) Principles of Administration |
NT 510 (3 cr) Life and Letters of Paul3 |
| OT 516 (3 cr) Genesis: In-Depth Study4 |
EP 674 (3 cr) New Testament Expository Preaching6 |
| BS 627 (3 cr) Wisdom Literature4 |
EL 33 (6 cr) Electives in Any Area of Study |
| BS 680 (3 cr) Biblical Prophecy5 |
CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
Electives
1 Learners may replace course with an elective in Theology (AP, CH, TH).
2 Learners may replace course with an elective in Old Testament (OT).
3 Learners may replace course with an elective in New Testament (NT).
4 Learners may replace course with an elective in Biblical Studies (BS, LG, NT, OT).
5 Learners may replace course with an elective in Biblical Studies (BS, LG, NT, OT) or Theology (AP, CH, TH).
6 Learners may replace course with an elective in Expository Preaching (EP).
7 Learners may replace course with an elective in Apologetics (AP).
8 Learners may replace course with an elective in Christian Education (CE), Conflict Management (CM), or Pastoral Ministry (PM). |
Master of Divinity
Concentration in Pastoral Ministry
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Core Credits Required: 90 |
Section One - 15 Core Credits |
Section Two - 15 Core Credits |
RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial
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PM 659 (3 cr) Strategies for Personal Evangelism8 |
| PM 541 (3 cr) Theology of Ministry |
AD 504 (3 cr) Effective Communication for Leadership |
| EP 690 (3 cr) Preaching to a Multimedia Generation |
TH 511 (3 cr) Theology I |
| CE 500 (3 cr) Spiritual Formation |
TH 512 (3 cr) Theology I I |
| BS 518 (3 cr) Biblical Hermeneutics |
TH 683 (3 cr) Old Testament Theology1 |
| CE 588 (3 cr) Dynamic Teaching Techniques |
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| Section Three - 15 Core Credits |
Section Four - 15 Core Credits |
| OT 516 (3 cr) Genesis: In-Depth Study1 |
CM 526 (3 cr) Managing Conflict |
| NT 510 (3 cr) Life and Letters of Paul3 |
PM 510 (3 cr) Global Missions |
| BS 627 (3 cr) Wisdom Literature4 |
BC 565 (3 cr) Marriage and Family Counseling |
| AP 640 (3 cr) Principles of Contemporary Apologetics I7 |
CH 575 (3 cr) Church History |
| BC 675 (3 cr) Biblical Foundations for Counseling |
AD 624 (3 cr) Principles of Administration |
| Section Five - 15 Core Credits |
Section Six - 15 Core Credits |
| OT 600 (3 cr) Old Testament History2 |
PM 521 (3 cr) The Emerging Church5 |
| OT 502 (3 cr) The Book of Exodus2 |
PM 542 (3 cr) The Art of Mentoring5 |
| NT 513 (3 cr) The Book of Romans3 |
PM 649 (3 cr) Developing Spiritual Disciplines5 |
| NT 634 (3 cr) The Gospel of John3 |
EP 675 (3 cr) Old Testament Expository Preaching6 |
| PM 505 (3 cr) Master's Pastoral Ministry Practicum |
EL 32 (3 cr) Elective in Any Area of Study |
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CC 991 (0 cr) Core Competency Assessment |
Electives
1 Learners may replace course with an elective in Theology (AP, CH, TH).
2 Learners may replace course with an elective in Old Testament (OT).
3 Learners may replace course with an elective in New Testament (NT).
4 Learners may replace course with an elective in Biblical Studies (BS, LG, NT, OT).
5 Learners may replace course with an elective in Pastoral Ministry (AD, CE, CM, EP, PM, WS).
6 Learners may replace course with an elective in Expository Preaching (EP).
7 Learners may replace course with an elective in Apologetics (AP).
8 Learners may replace course with an elective in Christian Education (CE), Conflict Management (CM), or Pastoral Ministry (PM). |
Note: Credits are on the semester hour system.
Prerequisite: Applicants for a master’s level degree program must have a bachelor’s degree from an approved school. Some students may be allowed to enter into a M.A. Degree Program without an Undergraduate Degree.
Core Credits: The specific core courses required and minimum number of credits that must be completed at Trinity for each program are listed on the respective program pages. Any request for a course substitution will be evaluated to determine if the proposed substitute course meets program requirements.
- M.A. Degree and Diploma. A minimum number of 24 core credits not including Graduate Portfolio must be earned at Trinity for a M.A. Degree with the exception of the M.A. in Biblical Counseling which requires a minimum of 30 core credits to be earned at Trinity not including Graduate Portfolio. Students may have any combination of Graduate Portfolio of core transfer not to exceed a combined total of 9 semester credit hours. The number of core credits required is 33 for all master of arts degrees with the exception of the M.A. in Biblical Counseling which has 39 core credits.
- M.Div. Degree. A minimum number of 33 core credits must be earned at Trinity not including any Graduate Portfolio for a M.Div. Degree. The master of divinity degree has 90 core credits.
Master's level students have the following options to satisfy core credits above the credit hour minimum to be earned at Trinity.
- Transfer (grades of "B" or higher) for core credits must be from an approved graduate program and must satisfy the requirements of the core program.
- Graduate Portfolio (maximum of 9 core credits).
- Trinity course work.
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