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Master of Arts Program
Description of the Master of Arts Program
The Master of Arts program is a professional graduate degree beyond the Bachelor of Arts or equivalent, designed to equip students for service as a biblical counselor, a minister of education, a missionary, a teacher of theology, or leader in worship. This program offers emphases in apologetics, biblical counseling, Christian education, missiology and intercultural studies, theology, and worship, requiring 60 semester hours of academic credit for graduation.
In addition to the Seminary’s general educational objectives, the Master of Arts program is designed to promote growth toward personal maturity and ministry competence in the practice of Christian education, theology and worship. The objectives of this program are accomplished through classroom instruction, the modeling of professors, the practice of ministry through the Witness One:Seven program, chapel services, and student organizations.
Foundational Studies
The Master of Arts program seeks to guide students to develop the ability to understand and interpret the Christian faith in light of its biblical, theological, and historical dimensions and to utilize insights gained from these disciplines for the effective practice of Christian education, knowledge of theology and worship in the church, the community, and the world.
Essential Skills for Service
The Master of Arts program seeks to guide students to understand, develop, and utilize the essential skills for the effective performance of Christian education, theology and worship leadership roles in the church, including education administration, staff relationships, teaching, age-group ministries, program evaluation, evangelism, and missions.
Personal Growth and Professional Development
The Master of Arts program seeks to guide students to develop lifelong patterns of continuing personal spiritual growth and professional development.
Master of Arts Apologetics
Description of the Master of Arts/Apologetics
The Master of Arts/apologetics degree is designed for those who want to place a special emphasis on defending the Christian faith and persuading others to embrace it. It is an ideal degree for those pursuing youth ministry, collegiate ministry, women’s ministry, or parachurch evangelist ministries. Upon completion of the degree the student will be well equipped to evaluate and critique philosophical and theological issues facing churches and society, to present a logical and biblical defense of Scripture and the Christian faith, and provide leadership in a variety of ministry contexts. This degree requires 60 semester hours of academic credit for graduation.
General Requirements
In order to qualify for graduation from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, each student seeking the Master of Arts/apologetics degree must satisfy the General Requirements for Graduation as set forth in this catalog.
Course Requirements
Each student pursuing the Master of Arts/apologetics degree must complete the 60 semester hours of courses specified in the following chart, including 57 semester hours of required courses and three practicum hours. Note: Logos Bible Research Software (Silver edition or above) is required for all courses in the New Testament Department.
Master of Arts Biblical Counseling
The Master of Arts/biblical counseling degree is designed to equip students for service as a biblical counselor in the local church, a minister in the are aof biblical counseling in a para-church organization or Christian school, or a minister in the area of discipleship training in the local church. This degree requires 60 semester hours of academic credit for graduation.
General Requirements
In order to qualify for graduation from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, each student seeking the Master of Arts/biblical counseling degree must satisfy the General Requirements for Graduation as set forth in this catalog.
Course Requirements
Each student pursuing the Master of Arts/biblical counseling degree must complete the 60 semester hours of courses specified in the following chart, including 57 semester hours of required courses and three practicum hours. Note: Logos Bible Research Software (Silver edition or above) is required for all courses in the New Testament Department.
Master of Arts Christian Ministries
The Master of Arts/Christian Ministries degree is designed to equip students for service as a minister of education, minister to youth, minister to children, administrator in the local church, a missionary in the area of Christian education, or a teacher or administrator in a church-related school. This degree requires 60 semester hours of academic credit for graduation.
General Requirements
In order to qualify for graduation from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, each student seeking the Master of Arts/Christian ministries degree must satisfy the General Requirements for Graduation as set forth in this catalog.
Course Requirements
Each student pursuing the Master of Arts/Christian ministries degree must complete the 60 semester hours of courses specified in the following chart, including 54 semester hours of required courses and six elective hours. Note: Logos Bible Research Software (Silver edition or above) is required for all courses in the New Testament Department.
The Master of Arts/missiology and intercultural studies degree is designed to equip students for service as a minister in the area of missions in the local church, leadership in missions, both foreign and home, or a director or leader in a local community ministry agency. This degree requires 60 semester hours of academic credit for graduation.
General Requirements
In order to qualify for graduation from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, each student seeking the Master of Arts/missiology and intercultural studies degree must satisfy the General Requirements for Graduation as set forth in this catalog.
Course Requirements
Each student pursuing the Master of Arts/missiology and intercultural studies degree must complete the 60 semester hours of courses specified in the following chart, including 53 semester hours of required courses and six practicum hours. Note: Logos Bible Research Software (Silver edition or above) is required for all courses in the New Testament Department.
Master of Arts Theology
Description of the Master of Arts/Theology Degree
The Master of Arts/theology degree is designed to equip students for service in a supportive role in the local church. Courses include Old and New Testament biblical theology, systematic theology, and apologetics, providing students with a solid theological foundation for ministry. This program requires 60 semester hours of academic credit for graduation.
General Requirements
In order to qualify for graduation from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, each student seeking the Master of Arts/theology degree must satisfy the General Requirements for Graduation as set forth in this catalog.
Course Requirements
Each student pursuing the Master of Arts/theology degree must complete the 60 semester hours of courses specified in the following chart, including 57 semester hours of required courses and three elective hours. Note: Logos Bible Research Software (Silver edition or above) is required for all courses in the New Testament Department.
Master of Arts Worship
Description of the Master of Arts/Worship Degree
The Master of Arts/worship degree is a professional graduate degree beyond the Bachelor of Arts or equivalent, designed to equip students for service as a worship leader in the local church or on the mission field. This program is primarily related to specialized music ministry, requiring 60 semester hours of academic credit for graduation.
General Requirements
In order to qualify for graduation from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, each student seeking to earn the Master of Arts/worship degree must satisfy the General Requirements for Graduation as set forth in this catalog.
Course Requirements
Each student pursuing the Master of Arts/worship degree must complete the 60 semester hours of courses specified in the following chart. Note: Logos Bible Research Software (Silver edition or above) is required for all courses in the New Testament Department.
