Master of Arts in Religion Degree

PROGRAM IN FORMATION FOR MINISTRY

Twelve credits are required in the form of a field placement in Supervised

Practice of Ministry (SPM). SPM can be taken in the Master of Arts in

Ministry Practice degree program after satisfactory completion of forty-two credits.

INTERDEPARTMENTAL

MATS-IS The MAMP Capstone Seminar

ELECTIVE OPTIONS

In order to fulfill the degree requirement of 102 credits, students select a minimum of thirty credits from course offerings: eighteen from the Department of the Church’s Ministry and twelve from any department. Students typically focus their electives on a specific aspect of ministry.

Students also have the option of taking approved courses through our cross-registration agreements with the Seminary of the Southwest and Austin Graduate School of Theology, as well as approved graduate-level courses from The University of Texas at Austin and St. Edward’s University. Additionally, elective credit can be earned through Hearer’s Credit (page 41) or, in special cases, through a directed study project (page 38).

MASTER OF ARTS IN RELIGION

GOALS The Master of Arts in Religion degree, or MAR, is a general academic degree. It deepens candidates’ basic knowledge in the biblical and theological disciplines. The MAR degree is designed to achieve the following goals:

♦ promote theological comprehension by requiring a broad, foundational study in Bible, theology, and church history; ♦ strengthen candidates’ skills in research and critical thinking; and ♦ assist candidates to grow in spiritual and moral depth.

MAR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 1. Have on file with the registrar a complete and official transcript of credits showing graduation with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. 2. Complete satisfactorily 72 credits of required and elective work with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. 3. Complete satisfactorily at least the last twenty-four credits of required and elective work while enrolled and in residence at Austin Seminary. 4. Complete all curricular assignments prior to commencement and by the deadline posted in the official academic calendar. 5. Clear all indebtedness to the Seminary by the Wednesday prior to commencement. 6. To participate in commencement exercises, complete satisfactorily all