Master of Arts in Theology

Degree Requirements

1. Thirty graduate credits in Theology including six credits for Thesis Research (THE 7678) and Master’s thesis. A maximum of twelve credits may be earned in 5000 level, cross-listed courses (THE 5301–5310).
2. A reading knowledge of Greek, Latin, French or German.
3. Written and oral comprehensive examinations covering all areas of Theology.

Notes on Requirements

1. For information on transfer credits, please refer to “Graduate School Policies” in the “Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts” section.
2. Both Master’s programs, the M.A. and the M.Th., must be composed of four areas of theological knowledge, Scripture, History of Christian Doctrine, Systematic and Moral Theology.
3. M.A. students must choose a language that offers substantial scholarly literature relevant to the subject matter of the thesis. See the M.A. Handbook.
4. The M.A. thesis should be a scholarly paper of substantial length (50-100 pages) and of at least relative originality. See the M.A. Handbook.
5. There are different sets of written and oral comprehensive examinations for the M.A. and for the M.Th. These exams are usually taken upon completion of the required course work.  See "Directions for Comprehensive Examinations," Department of Theology.