神学文学硕士

基督学院

Pursue advanced theological study for academic, 专业, or personal development 在欧文的康考迪亚大学’s Master of Arts (MA) in Theology program. 一个忏悔, 正统的, 以及教会大学, we take seriously the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Christian faithfulness without compromising academic integrity. Every graduate theology program teaches from a certain perspective. 我们的故事是圣经式的.

The Master’s in Theology degree is delivered through a “blended” instructional approach that offers flexibility for distance learners who live outside of the Orange County area. Blended instructional models are growing in popularity because adult students appreciate periodic face-to-face classroom connection times while being able to complete coursework primarily online. 这意味着在校园里的时间更少了, 更多上网时间, and the flexibility to fit continuing education into your home, 家庭, 工作生活.

Students from a wide variety of Christian denominations have thrived in our graduate programs, going on to PhD’s and professorships in top universities, 出版图书, 并且成功地服事.

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项目的亮点

学术硕士学位. Designed as a Master of Arts program, versus a seminary’s Master of Divinity (M.Div.)课程, 我们的神学硕士学位有32个学分, similar to most other academic master's degree programs.
Solid curricular foundation with specific applications. The core of the MA Theology curriculum is supplemented with customizable emphases, 选修课, 指导阅读, and thesis research to meet your particular needs and interests.
Real-time online and face-to-face instruction. The majority of our courses are delivered in a live, 实时在线格式, enabling you to enroll in the program without relocating.
Convenient scheduling with on-campus summer intensives. 夏天 courses are taught on campus in nine-day intensive formats, enabling our distance students to spend time on our beautiful campus for meaningful experiences.
忠诚的博彩平台网址大全教师队伍. You will be taught and mentored by professors who are committed to faithful biblical teaching, 历史上的基督教信仰, 在基督的教堂里生活, 为智慧的生命干杯.
没有特定的专业或GRE要求. We believe that your aptitude for graduate-level study can be determined without the need for a more general examination. Therefore, our program does not require the GRE for admission.
Open to qualified students of all religious affiliations. Regardless of your background and religious affiliation, 你会受到欢迎的, 受人尊敬的, 挑战自己去思考, 反映, 并在我们的节目中学习.

项目时间表

Due to the flexibility and ability to customize your program, 联系招生顾问 to discuss upcoming start dates and how to plan your coursework. The MA program generally runs for a 15-week term during the fall and spring semesters and for a 9-day summer intensive.

If you are pursuing certifications with the 跨文化事工中心 or other programs with oversight by The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, there may be different term lengths to understand within your expanded coursework beyond the MA in Theology.

启动项	期限日期
秋天	2023年8月21日- 2023年12月15日
春天	2024年1月8日- 2024年5月3日
夏天	2024年5月13日- 2024年8月23日

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课程

The core of the MA Theology curriculum will equip you with a solid foundation in research skills and the major divisions of theology. This is supplemented with customizable emphases, 选修课, 指导阅读, and thesis research to meet your particular needs and interests.

You will be equipped with modern research tools, including your own personal copy of Logos Bible Software^® (Bronze package; retail value over $600) and access to our library of 77,000本书, 数百种期刊, 还有成千上万的电子书.

样本的课程

THL 501: Introduction to Theological Research
2

This course will examine the essential methods and resources for the academic study of theology with attention given to research methods for projects that do not require an academic thesis. 识别程序, 提出, 研究, 组织, 写作, and defending the thesis or project will be covered as students are guided in beginning their research.

THL 504:历史神学调查
3

This course will give an introduction to historical theology and a survey of the development of the theological formulations of the church with an emphasis on "challenges to 正统的y" laid upon the church at various times and the role such events played in the church's confessional responses to enhance the student's understanding of the church's theological and doctrinal tasks today.

THL 511:信条和忏悔
3

Through a study of the major confessions of the Christian church, this course will center on the Ecumenical Creeds and the Book of Concord as other confessional documents will be considered in relationship to these confessional statements. The historical setting and theological content of these documents will be explored along with their contemporary use and application. Students seeking ministry certification in The Lutheran ChurchÃ¢â¬â¢Missouri Synod (LCMS) should take THL 510 而不是这门课.

THL 528: Seminar in Biblical Theology and Exegesis
3

This seminar course will cover the Canon, 圣经默示, and major themes in the Old and New Testaments using appropriate exegetical methods for interpreting various literary genres within the Bible.

THL 565: Christianity, Ethics and Contemporary Culture
3

This course will explore morality and ethics in light of scriptural teachings concerning creation and redemption as students are oriented to the main approaches, 传统的和现代的, of non-biblical philosophical ethics and how Christian faith interacts with these approaches. The significance for ethics of the Lutheran confessional distinction between GodÃ¢â¬â¢s left and right hand rule will be explored in depth as students pursue an ethics research project tailored to their overall master's program.

THL 573:系统教义神学
3

In this course students will pursue graduate-level study of systematic doctrinal theology from a biblical perspective through the survey of loci, i.e., 的话题, 教义神学, and consider the nature and task of theological 反映ion; responsibilities and qualities of a theologian; and key topics in theological 反映ion such as the Person and Work of Christ, 的理由, 律法与福音, 三位一体, 创建, 神的话语, 最后的东西, 基督教的职业, 以及基督教会的生活. Special attention will be given to recognizing and characterizing the church-related context in which and for which theology is undertaken.

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可定制的重点

You may select an emphasis related to 基督教艾德ucation 领导, 基督教教育总监, 神学研究, 仆人领导, 神学与文化. Additionally, you may be interested in a cohort like 护教学 which are offered during specific semesters. There are many options for customizing your academic plan within the core courses, 你选择的重点领域, 可选课程. If you aren’t sure how to plan an emphasis or 选修课, an admissions counselor can help you determine your personal academic plan.

在线授课

The majority of our courses are delivered in a live, 实时在线格式, enabling you to enroll in the program without relocating. Classes meet in technologically enhanced classrooms featuring smart boards and data projection, 增强的麦克风, and acoustical conditioning to better facilitate interaction of classroom participants with distance participants.

夏天研究

在线神学硕士课程, even distance learners are required to take a minimum of two classes on site; however, with the option to take a summer intensive to complete a course in 9 days, you can manage your ministry and schedule needs while continuing your education. You might even want to use a summer intensive course as a reason to take a vacation in beautiful southern California, while you do the rest of your coursework online during the year.

教师关注的焦点

Our professors strive to achieve faithful excellence in church and society and to cultivate these values in their students. 每位教员都有出版, and all of them have practical ministry experience––many in cross-cultural settings. With class sizes typically ranging from 10-20 students, you will have the opportunity to intimately study theology in a community of scholars. 基督学院 professors are available to you and committed to your development.

Dr. 麦克米登

神学教授

Dr. Middendorf has published a two-volume commentary on the book of Romans for the Concordia Commentary series published by Concordia Publishing House. He also co-authored a New Testament textbook used here, and at other Concordia 大学, titled 被福音召唤. He has also enjoyed working on an archaeology dig for three summers at Hippos on the shore of the Sea of Galilee in Israel.
Dr. 乔尔Oesch

Director of Theology 研究生 Programs, 神学教授

Dr. 乔尔Oesch，硕士，拥有博士学位.D. 来自圣肯考迪亚神学院. Louis, and is a graduate of Yale University. He currently serves as the Director of the 研究生 Programs in Theology 在欧文的康考迪亚大学. Professor Oesch served as 基督教教育总监 for 10 years. His research interests are embodied theology, 迪特里希·邦霍费尔的著作, 当代文化. 他自2012年以来一直在康科迪亚工作.
Dr. 斯科特Stiegemeyer

神学副教授

After serving as pastor for congregations near Pittsburgh, PA和芝加哥, IL, bioethicist and theologian 斯科特Stiegemeyer joined the faculty at 欧文康考迪亚大学 in 2015. His Master of Divinity is from Concordia Theological Seminary and his doctorate in 生物伦理学 is from Loyola University, 芝加哥. 出版作家, 和演讲者, his research interests include theological anthropology, 生物伦理学, 教会历史, 和基督教崇拜.

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神学硕士学位

We're proud to offer our Master's in Theology at a competitive tuition price with financial aid available. For your convenience, we offer payment plans for our graduate students. Our counselors are available to help you plan how to finance your education. We can also walk you through the process of applying for financial aid.

神学硕士	夏天的24	24年秋季/ 25年春季
申请费(不可退还)	$50	$50
国际 Application Processing Fee (Non-Refundable)	$150	$150
学生成功费	$50	$50
毕业典礼的费用		毕业典礼的费用
文学硕士-神学	649美元/单位	649美元/单位
KINDLE衔接费	60美元/单位	60美元/单位

*学费 and fees are subject to change without notice

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入学要求

To be considered for admission to the master’s program, a student must:

Provide one official transcript that shows a confirmed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
提交一份意向声明.
Provide a minimum of two 专业 references.

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神学文学硕士

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