Theology MA Degree Requirements
Master of Arts in Theology
- Thirty graduate credits in Theology, including six credits for the Thesis Seminar
and Master's thesis. A maximum of twelve credits may be earned in 5000 level courses.
Nine credits may be transferred, with the recommendation of the Chairman, from a graduate
institution toward the graduate credits.
- A reading knowledge of a classical or a modern language.
- Written and oral comprehensives examinations.
Master of Theology
- Thirty graduate credits. A maximum of twelve credits may be earned in 5000 level courses.
Nine credits may be transferred, with the recommendation of the Chairman, from a graduate
institution toward the graduate credits.
- Written and oral comprehensive examinations.
- Biblical Hebrew: In addition to Latin, Greek, French, German, Spanish, and Italian,
the University offers Biblical Hebrew, a language especially appropriate for students
who have a particular interest in the study of Scripture.
Applications and Financial Assistance
Application for admission to the graduate programs in Theology includes a completed
application form, two letters of reference, a statement of purpose, an intellectual
autobiography, and official transcripts of previous college work. An applicant must
submit either GRE General Test scores (taken not more than three years previous to
the date of application) or a sample of academic writing. Possession of a bachelor's
degree is a prerequisite.
Further requirements include:
- Some background in philosophy in the case of the M.Th. applicants and a minimum of
nine undergraduate credits in philosophy for the M.A. applicants. These requirements
may be waived if the applicant demonstrates competency in philosophy.
- A sufficiently strong background in theology, preferably an undergraduate theology
major. Each applicant's background will be individually evaluated, and in case of
deficiency, students will be required to enroll either in appropriate courses or in
directed individual study to obtain a foundation in theology.
