General Description and Program Goal

World Mission University offers a Master of Arts [Theology] requiring 42 semester hours of credit.

This program helps Christians who are interested in Theology and work with their professionalism in various areas to be equipped as Christian leaders.

The goal of the Master of Arts [Theology] program is to equip students with theological thinking and ministry competences

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this degree, students will be able to:

  • To exhibit knowledge of Scripture and proper use of exegetical methods. (scripture)
  • To demonstrate the application and practice of the Christian faith for social transformation through personal development and spiritual formation. (Spirituality)
  • To demonstrate the ability to think theologically by understanding the knowledge of the Christian faith and tradition. (Christian Tradition)
  • To understand the particularity of cultural context and apply God’s eternal word to a changing world and to particular individuals and congregations. (Culture)
  • To demonstrate effective ministry skills within their professional ministry contexts (Ministry Skills)

 

Course Titles and Level

All courses at the Masters level are numbered 500 – 699. Course descriptions are provided in this catalog.

Degree Requirements: 42 credits

Biblical Studies: 9 credits

BT501 Introduction to Old Testament (3 credits)

BT502 Introduction to New Testament (3 credits)

BT531 Biblical Theology (3 credits)

Theological/Historical Studies: 12 credits

HS501 Church History (3 credits)

ST502 Systematic Theology I OR (3 credits)

ST503 Systematic Theology II (3 credits)

ST509 Contemporary Ethical Issues (3 credits)

ST510 Faith and Reason (3 credits)

Practical Ministry Studies: 15 credits

IS504 Theology of Mission (3 credits)

IS514 Leadership Development (3 credits)

IS537 Multicultural Ministry (3 credits)

PT542 Spiritual Formation and Discipline (3 credits)

PT545 Spiritual Formation and Coaching (3 credits)

Field Education: 4 credits

PT661-662 Supervised Ministry I-II (1 credit each)

PT685-688 Student Chapel I-IV (.5 credit each)

Open Electives: 2 credits

 

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the Master of Arts in Theology program the student is required to have completed a minimum of 42 semester credits with a 2.5 GPA or above. At least 21 credits must be completed at World Mission University.