Courses | Master of Arts (Theology — Greek and Non-Greek Track)
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. For more program details, including graduation requirements and learning outcomes, .
Specialization Requirements
Program Structure
The academic programs leading to the degree Master of Arts with a specialization in Theology is comprised of 49 credits, including:
- Biblical and theological foundations.
- Spiritual Formation Focus (SFF).
- Academic specialization in one of four disciplines requiring biblical language studies, or general studies in which biblical languages are not required.
- Additional elective courses determined by the student in consultation with the advisor.
Students may complete this specialization online, on-campus, or by a combination of those two modalities.
Combined B.A. - M.A. Program
Students in 51ÂÜÀò's Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Theology, and Ministry with a concentration in Theology may take graduate courses in their senior year, allowing the completion of a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in an accelerated format. See the for the undergraduate portion of the accelerated B.A. - M.A. program.
Advanced Standing
Applicants who have taken undergraduate courses in biblical or theological studies may request advanced standing based on collegiate work. See Talbot Admissions Requirements for details. Note: if master's level courses are given advanced standing based on undergraduate coursework, some Ph.D. programs may require additional graduate courses in order to meet doctoral program requirements.
Biblical Languages Requirement
Hebrew
The Hebrew courses listed below are required for the Hebrew track. Qualifying examinations to test out of or are available to all interested students. Depending on exam results, a student may enroll directly into or . For any language courses waived by the qualifying examination, the student should take an equal number of credits in any department at Talbot (3 or 6)
Greek
The Greek courses listed below are required for the Greek track. Qualifying examinations to test out of or are available to all interested students. Depending on exam results, a student may enroll directly into or . For any language courses waived by a qualifying examination, the student should take an equal number of credits in any department at Talbot (3 or 6).
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses | ||
| Old Testament Survey | ||
| New Testament Survey | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods | 3 | |
| Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation | 3 | |
| Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation | 3 | |
| Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines | 1 | |
| Talbot Spiritual Direction I | 0 | |
| Talbot Spiritual Direction II | 0 | |
| Theology I: God, Scripture, Creation | 3 | |
| Theology II: Christ, Humanity, Sin, Salvation | 3 | |
| Theology III: Spirit, Church, Last Things | 3 | |
| Theology Specialization Courses | ||
| Patristic and Medieval Theology | 3 | |
| Reformation and Modern Theology | 3 | |
| Contemporary Theology | 3 | |
| Christology | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| World Religions | ||
| Apologetics | ||
| Select either the Hebrew, Greek, or Bible Exposition option below | 15 | |
| Hebrew Option | ||
| Elements of Hebrew I | ||
| Elements of Hebrew II | ||
| Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis | ||
Select 6 credits of General Elective courses 1 | ||
| Greek Option | ||
| Beginning Greek I | ||
| Beginning Greek II | ||
| Introduction to Exegesis | ||
Select 6 credits of General Elective courses 1 | ||
| Bible Exposition Option | ||
| Elementary Principles of the Biblical Languages | ||
Elective courses from TTBE, NT, OT (Select 3 approved credits) | ||
Select 9 credits of General Elective courses 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 49 | |
- 1
Students may take up to 6 graduate elective credits in other schools of 51ÂÜÀò with advisor's approval.
- 2
Students may take up to 9 graduate elective credits in other schools of 51ÂÜÀò with advisor's approval.