The purpose of this degree program is to train students to rightly interpret the Word of God and communicate theological truth in order to strengthen the church and her mission. The fully online, 36-credit-hour program provides sound biblical and theological training for vocational and voluntary ministry. Students preparing for doctoral studies have the option to write and defend a master’s thesis.
Biblical & Theological Studies Major for All Tracks
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Core Courses
Core Courses
Major Courses
Requirements
Core Courses
Effective English
The Literary Tradition
Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview
History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus
Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy
History Course
Laboratory Science
Mathematics General
Education Electives
Foreign Language Electives
Major Courses
CST 011 Ministry Team Service
CST 199 Spiritual Disciplines
CST 201 Introduction to the Old Testament I
CST 202 Introduction to the New Testament I
CST 211 Introduction to the Old Testament II
CST 212 Introduction to the New Testament II
CST 299 Theological Research Seminar
CST 317 Biblical Interpretation
CST 405 Ministry Internship
CST 409 Global Disciple-Making
CST 412 Christian Ethics
CST 499 Senior Capstone Assessments
CST 331 Systematic Theology I
CST 410 Church History I
CST 411 Church History II
CST 332 Christian Apologetics
CST 341 Systematic Theology II
HEB 201 Biblical Hebrew 1
HEB 202 Biblical Hebrew 2
GK 201 New Testament Greek 1
GK 202 New Testament Greek 2
One three-hour elective (from CST, HEB, or GK)
Requirements
BIBLICAL STUDIES
OT 510 Old Testament Exegetical Tools
OT 520 Old Testament: Torah & Historical Narrative
OT 521 Old Testament: Poetry & Prophecy
NT 520 New Testament Exegetical Tools
NT 530 New Testament: Gospels & Acts
NT 531 New Testament: Epistles & Revelation
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
TS 530 Systematic Theology I
TS 531 Systematic Theology II
TS 535 Historical Theology I
TS 536 Historical Theology II
TS 540 Communicating Expository Messages
TS 541 Gospel, Church & Culture
GRADUATE ASSESSMENTS (required)
RH 598 Graduate Capstone Assessments
SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
Program Benefits
Career Opportunities
Program Benefits
Online program compatible with career and family responsibilities
Prepares graduates for vocational and volunteer ministry leadership
Master’s thesis option offers foundation for doctoral studies
Top 10 Most Affordable Theology Programs in the nation
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Christian Higher Education Instructor
Teaching Pastor
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SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
“Our master’s candidates prepare to serve as leaders in the classroom, the boardroom, and the waiting room. Our graduate alumni currently serve the Lord and His people in a wide range of ministry positions: church pastors and cross-cultural missionaries, college instructors and community chaplains, Christian school teachers and military personnel.”
Dr. Doug WilsonDean, Center for Christian Calling Program Coordinator, Graduate Studies Professor of Biblical Studiesdwilson@umobile.edu
