CURRICULA - master PROGRAMS

introduction

The Master Degree is presented to students who have accomplished the completion of a minimum of 150 semester credit hours.  Evangelical Theological Seminary's Master Degree program has a 38 semester credit hour minimum of study.  A Bachelor Degree is required and must be from an acceptable seminary, college, or university.  The student may receive earned credits through transfer from a recognized seminary, college, or university to Evangelical Theological Seminary.  Also, credits may be earned toward the Master Degree through verifiable ministerial life experience.  A Master Thesis is required and receives 8 credit hours.  The Master Degree will require approximately two years to three years to complete.  The seminary must receive confirmation of high school diploma, GED, or the equivalent and transcripts verifying the completion of the Bachelor Degree, with all other courses which the student desires to transfer.

MASTER OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELING   

The Master of Christian Counseling (M. C. C.) is made academically available for those individuals who eventually will be, or who are now, active participants in the counseling ministry. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis.

MASTER OF THEOLOGY

The Master of Theology (Th. M.) is made academically available for pastors, staff members, and leaders in other church-related ministries who desire in-depth theological knowledge. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis.

• RP 539 Cultic Conspiracy  

• HG 533 Study in Greek Words

• SS 531 Archaeology

• SS 534 Atlas of the Bible

• ST 543 Pneumatology

• ST 542 Thanatology 

MASTER OF MINISTRY

The Master of Ministry (M. Min.) is made academically available to present comprehensive and scholastic information on church-related ministries.  This will enhance the effectiveness of pastors, missionaries, evangelists, music ministers, and other church workers. Degree requirements include ten courses. There is no Master Thesis required for this degree.

• CO 537 Counseling for Pastors  

• SS 531 Archaeology

• SS 534 Atlas of the Bible

• ST 538 Eschatology

• ST 547 Occultic Practices

• No Master Thesis Required

MASTER OF BIBLICAL STUDIES

The Master of Biblical Studies (M. B. S.) is made academically available to give the student a thorough theological knowledge of important biblical facts.  These courses will greatly impact the understanding of Scripture. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis.

• SS 534 Atlas of the Bible

• SS 531 Archaeology

• HG 533 Study in Greek Words

• OT 533 Old Testament Prophets

• OT 534 Pentateuch

• SS 533 Bibliogy

MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The Master of Religious Education (M. R. Ed.) is made academically available so that religious educators are prepared to minister in all areas and grades of Christian schools.  This includes assistants, teachers, administrators, and pastors. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis.

• HG 533 Study in Greek Words

• CO 531 The Human Mind

• CO 539 Societal Disorders

• RP 531 Religions of the World

• CM 532 Educational Pedagogics

• DR 501 Master Thesis

MASTER OF MUSIC

The Master of Music Degree (M.M.) is made academically available so that  individuals who desire  concentrated  studies  in  the field  of music, such as: Minister of Music, choir director, Director of Music, departmental teachers, etc., can expand their studies into various specialized religious music disciplines. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis.

• MU 536 Analysis of Jewish Music

• MU 531 Contemporary Music

• MU 537 Sacred Methodologies

• MU 533 Hymns in History

• MU 534 Understanding the Hymn

• MU 535 Theology of Music 

MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE

In order to academically qualify for the Master of Arts Degree (Religious Major), a student must have completed of a minimum of 150 semester credit hours.  The requirement is that 39 of these credits are to be in general education or liberal arts courses such as English, history, sociology, mathematics, science, etc.  These Master of Arts credits can be earned through a number of methods:  (1) completing the academic requirements of Evangelical Theological Seminary, (2) credit for verifiable life experience, (3) credit transfer from approved universities, colleges, and seminaries, which must also include 39 credits being in the general education or liberal arts courses. 

Evangelical Theological Seminary offers the Master of Arts Degree in the following areas of study:

1. Christian Counseling 

2. Theology 

3. Ministry 

4. Biblical Studies 

5. Religious Education 

6. Music

The student will be academically evaluated relative to entrance level into this program and the courses adjusted accordingly. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis. 

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE

In order to academically qualify for the Master of Science Degree (Religious Major), a student must have completed of a minimum of 150 semester credit hours.  The requirement is that 19 of these credits are to be in general education or liberal arts courses such as English, history, sociology, mathematics, science, etc.  These Master of Science credits can be earned through a number of methods:  (1) completing the academic requirements of Evangelical Theological Seminary, (2) credit for verifiable life experience, (3) credit transfer from approved universities, colleges, and seminaries, which must also include 19 credits being in the general education or liberal arts courses. Evangelical Theological Seminary offers the Master of Science Degree in the following areas of study: 

1. Christian Counseling 

2. Theology 

3. Ministry 

4. Biblical Studies 

5. Religious Education 

6. Music

The student will be academically evaluated relative to entrance level into this program and the courses adjusted accordingly. Degree requirements include ten courses and the Master Thesis.

MASTER OF DIVINITY

The Master of Divinity Degree (M.  Div.) is offered with regard to professional preparation for pastors, missionaries, evangelists, educators, and other church ministries.  The Master of Divinity Degree requires intensive and dedicated academic studies.  The curriculum may be completed in three years, depending on the student's other responsibilities, but more time is allowed.  It requires the completion of 102 semester credit hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B).  A Bachelor Degree is required and must be from an acceptable seminary, college, or university.  The student may receive earned credits through transfer from a recognized seminary, college, or university to Evangelical Theological Seminary.  Also, credits may be earned toward the Master of Divinity Degree through verifiable ministerial life experience.  A thesis is required and receives 8 semester credit hours.  The seminary must receive confirmation of high school diploma, GED, or the equivalent and transcripts verifying the completion of the Bachelor Degree, with all other courses which the student desires to transfer. The Master of Divinity Degree will include the following concentrations: 

THEOLOGICAL (48 credit hours)

• HC 534 Church in Modernity

• ST 546 Hamartiology

• ST 545 Christological Mission

• ST 548 Soteriology

• RP 532 Apologetics

• HG 531 Foundational Hebrew

• BS 531 Hermeneutics

• ST 537 Ecclesiology

COUNSELING (18 credit hours)

• CO 533 Human Growth Survey

• CO 539 Societal Disorders

• CO 536 Marriage and Family

CHRISTIAN ED. (18 credit hours)

• RP 533 Analysis of Ethics

• RP 534 Christianity and the Arts

• CM 532 Educational Pedagogies

PRACTICAL APP. (18 credit hours)

• HT 531 Advanced Homiletics

• DR 503 Field Education