4+1 in Theology
Braniff’s 4+1 program allows undergraduates who have pursued advanced electives in theology to continue their studies, earning a B.A. and a Master of Theology or a Master of Arts in Theology in a shorter period of time. Up to four approved graduate courses taken during junior or senior year may count toward the master’s degree.
Ideally, interested students should contact their undergraduate advisor and the Theology graduate director during the spring semester of their junior year.
Benefits
- Competitive advantage when applying for Ph.D. programs or pursuing a career
- GRE and application fee waived
Plan Overview
See the Braniff Graduate School entry for all master’s program details.
Junior and Senior Year Options
- Up to four graduate courses (12 credit hours) beyond the requirements for the major and beyond the 120 credits for the undergraduate degree with final grades of B or higher
- Master of Arts only: 3000-level language course in Greek, Latin, French or German with a final grade of B or higher
Master of Theology
- Comprehensive examination
- 30 credit hours, minus approved graduate credits taken during junior or senior year
Master of Arts in Theology
- Comprehensive examination
- Thesis, 6 credit hours
- 24 additional credit hours, minus approved graduate credits taken during junior or senior year