The master of arts in theological studies can be completed in two years of full-time study on our campus in Chicago. You may be able to advantage of some limited options for online or intensive courses, but should consult Seminary Academic Services before registering for these courses. For full-time students, we suggest the following course sequence to complete your degree in two years, in fall and spring semesters of each year.
Year One: Fall Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BIBL 5120 | Old Testament 1: Pentateuch and Interpretations | 3 |
HSTY 5210 | Christian History 1: The Early Church to the Early Reformation | 3 |
THEO 5102 | Research Methods | 3 |
SPFM 5201 | Journey: The Story of Our Lives | 1 |
Cultural Diversity Elective | 3 | |
Communication Skills Elective | 3 | |
FLDC 5300 | Vocational Excellence | 1 |
Total |
17 (16 academic, 1 field education) |
Year One: Spring Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BIBL 5240 | New Testament 1: The Texts and their World | 3 |
HSTY 5220 | Christian History 2: Global Christianity | 3 |
THEO 5110 | Christian Theology | 3 |
SPFM 5211 | International Spirituality: The Road Together | 1 |
Concentration Elective | 3 | |
Concentration Elective | 3 | |
Total |
16 (16 academic) |
Year Two: Fall Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BIBL 5220 | Old Testament 2: Prophets and Preaching Legacy | 3 |
BIBL 5230 | Old Testament 3: Wisdom and Israel’s Praise | 3 |
THEO 5130 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
SPFM | Spiritual Formation Elective (option) | 1 |
Concentration Elective | 3 | |
Thesis I | 3 | |
Total |
15-16 (15-16 academic) |
Year Two: Spring Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BIBL 5250 | New Testament 2: The Texts and their Theology | 3 |
HSTY 5230 | Christian History 3: North American Christianity | 3 |
THEO 5140 | Advanced Seminar in Theology | 3 |
SPFM | Spiritual Formation Elective (option) | 1 |
Thesis II | 3 | |
FLDC 7315 | Cultural Competency Module | 1 |
Total |
13-14 (12-13 academic, 1 field education) |
Total Academic Credit Hours: 60
Total Field Education Credits Hours: 2