CURRICULA - master PROGRAMS
introduction
The Master Degree is presented to students who have accomplished the completion of a minimum of 150 semester credit hours. Evangelical Theological Seminary's Master Degree program has a 38 semester credit hour minimum of study. A Bachelor Degree is required and must be from an acceptable seminary, college, or university. The student may receive earned credits through transfer from a recognized seminary, college, or university to Evangelical Theological Seminary. Also, credits may be earned toward the Master Degree through verifiable ministerial life experience. A Master Thesis is required and receives 8 credit hours. The Master Degree will require approximately two years to three years to complete. The seminary must receive confirmation of high school diploma, GED, or the equivalent and transcripts verifying the completion of the Bachelor Degree, with all other courses which the student desires to transfer.
MASTER OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
The Master of Christian Counseling (M. C. C.) is made academically available for those individuals who eventually will be, or who are now, active participants in the counseling ministry. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis.
ST 534 Christian Theology
ST 542 Thanatology
RP 533 Analysis of Ethics
CO 533 Human Growth Survey
CO 531 The Human Mind
CO 535 Behavioral & Emotional Disorders
CO 539 Societal Disorders
CO 536 Marriage and Family
CO 540 Counseling Therapy Program
CO 541 Counseling Practicum
DR 501 Master Thesis
MASTER OF THEOLOGY
The Master of Theology (Th. M.) is made academically available for pastors, staff members, and leaders in other church-related ministries who desire in-depth theological knowledge. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis.
ST 531 Survey of Old Testament Theology
ST 532 Survey of New Testament Theology
ST 548 Soteriology
ST 538 Eschatology
DR 501 Master Thesis
RP 539 Cultic Conspiracy
HG 533 Study in Greek Words
SS 531 Archaeology
SS 534 Atlas of the Bible
ST 543 Pneumatology
ST 542 Thanatology
MASTER OF MINISTRY
The Master of Ministry (M. Min.) is made academically available to present comprehensive and scholastic information on church-related ministries. This will enhance the effectiveness of pastors, missionaries, evangelists, music ministers, and other church workers. Degree requirements include ten courses. There is no Master Thesis required for this degree.
ST 531 Survey of Old Testament Theology
ST 532 Survey of New Testament Theology
CM 531 Contemporary Worship Advanced
HG 533 Study in Greek Words
ST 536 The Patristic Age
CO 537 Counseling for Pastors
SS 531 Archaeology
SS 534 Atlas of the Bible
ST 538 Eschatology
ST 547 Occultic Practices
No Master Thesis Required
MASTER OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
The Master of Biblical Studies (M. B. S.) is made academically available to give the student a thorough theological knowledge of important biblical facts. These courses will greatly impact the understanding of Scripture. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis.
ST 531 Survey of Old Testament Theology
ST 532 Survey of New Testament Theology
RP 531 Religions of the World
OT 534 Pentateuch
OT 532 Old Testament Poetical Books
DR 501 Master Thesis
SS 534 Atlas of the Bible
SS 531 Archaeology
HG 533 Study in Greek Words
OT 533 Old Testament Prophets
OT 534 Pentateuch
SS 533 Bibliogy
MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Master of Religious Education (M. R. Ed.) is made academically available so that religious educators are prepared to minister in all areas and grades of Christian schools. This includes assistants, teachers, administrators, and pastors. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis.
CE 533 Survey of Christian Education
ST 531 Survey of Old Testament Theology
ST 532 Survey of New Testament Theology
CE 531 Pedagogy of Old Testament
CE 532 Pedagogy of New Testament
HG 533 Study in Greek Words
CO 531 The Human Mind
CO 539 Societal Disorders
RP 531 Religions of the World
CM 532 Educational Pedagogics
DR 501 Master Thesis
MASTER OF MUSIC
The Master of Music Degree (M.M.) is made academically available so that individuals who desire concentrated studies in the field of music, such as: Minister of Music, choir director, Director of Music, departmental teachers, etc., can expand their studies into various specialized religious music disciplines. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis.
MU 532 Hymnology
MU 538 Musicology
MU 539 Music in Worship
MU 540 Sacred Music
DR 501 Master Thesis
MU 536 Analysis of Jewish Music
MU 531 Contemporary Music
MU 537 Sacred Methodologies
MU 533 Hymns in History
MU 534 Understanding the Hymn
MU 535 Theology of Music
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE
In order to academically qualify for the Master of Arts Degree (Religious Major), a student must have completed of a minimum of 150 semester credit hours. The requirement is that 39 of these credits are to be in general education or liberal arts courses such as English, history, sociology, mathematics, science, etc. These Master of Arts credits can be earned through a number of methods: (1) completing the academic requirements of Evangelical Theological Seminary, (2) credit for verifiable life experience, (3) credit transfer from approved universities, colleges, and seminaries, which must also include 39 credits being in the general education or liberal arts courses.
Evangelical Theological Seminary offers the Master of Arts Degree in the following areas of study:
Christian Counseling
Theology
Ministry
Biblical Studies
Religious Education
Music
The student will be academically evaluated relative to entrance level into this program and the courses adjusted accordingly. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis.
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE
In order to academically qualify for the Master of Science Degree (Religious Major), a student must have completed of a minimum of 150 semester credit hours. The requirement is that 19 of these credits are to be in general education or liberal arts courses such as English, history, sociology, mathematics, science, etc. These Master of Science credits can be earned through a number of methods: (1) completing the academic requirements of Evangelical Theological Seminary, (2) credit for verifiable life experience, (3) credit transfer from approved universities, colleges, and seminaries, which must also include 19 credits being in the general education or liberal arts courses. Evangelical Theological Seminary offers the Master of Science Degree in the following areas of study:
Christian Counseling
Theology
Ministry
Biblical Studies
Religious Education
Music
The student will be academically evaluated relative to entrance level into this program and the courses adjusted accordingly. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis.
MASTER OF DIVINITY
The Master of Divinity Degree (M. Div.) is offered with regard to professional preparation for pastors, missionaries, evangelists, educators, and other church ministries. The Master of Divinity Degree requires intensive and dedicated academic studies. The curriculum may be completed in three years, depending on the student's other responsibilities, but more time is allowed. It requires the completion of 102 semester credit hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B). A Bachelor Degree is required and must be from an acceptable seminary, college, or university. The student may receive earned credits through transfer from a recognized seminary, college, or university to Evangelical Theological Seminary. Also, credits may be earned toward the Master of Divinity Degree through verifiable ministerial life experience. A thesis is required and receives 8 semester credit hours. The seminary must receive confirmation of high school diploma, GED, or the equivalent and transcripts verifying the completion of the Bachelor Degree, with all other courses which the student desires to transfer. The Master of Divinity Degree will include the following concentrations:
THEOLOGICAL (48 credit hours)
HG 534 Foundational Greek
ST 547 Occultic Practices
ST 531 Survey of Old Testament Theology
ST 532 Survey of New Testament Theology
HC 532 Survey of the Early Church
NT 532 Life and Letters of Paul
HG 532 Advanced Hebrew
HG 535 Advanced Greek
HC 534 Church in Modernity
ST 546 Hamartiology
ST 545 Christological Mission
ST 548 Soteriology
RP 532 Apologetics
HG 531 Foundational Hebrew
BS 531 Hermeneutics
ST 537 Ecclesiology
COUNSELING (18 credit hours)
CO 534 Concepts of Christian Counseling
CO 537 Counseling for Pastors
CO 538 Transition and Crisis Counseling
CO 533 Human Growth Survey
CO 539 Societal Disorders
CO 536 Marriage and Family
CHRISTIAN ED. (18 credit hours)
CE 531 Pedagogy of Old Testament
CE 532 Pedagogy of New Testament
CE 533 Survey of Christian Education
RP 533 Analysis of Ethics
RP 534 Christianity and the Arts
CM 532 Educational Pedagogies
PRACTICAL APP. (18 credit hours)
HT 532 Contemporary Sermon Practicum
DR 501 Master of Divinity Thesis
HT 531 Advanced Homiletics
DR 503 Field Education