Master of Arts (Christian and Classical Studies)
Christian and Classical Studies
The Master of Arts (Christian and Classical Studies) is an academic degree program designed for persons who intend to be teachers or headmasters in Christian schools, to pursue further graduate theological studies, or to become conversant on the dialogue between the Bible and the “Great Tradition” of literature. The coursework provides a solid foundation in two areas: the Bible and selected great texts of the classical (Western) tradition.
CC502
Plato and Augustine
3
CC504
Aeschylus and Aristotle
3
CC602
Aquinas and Machiavelli
3
CC604
Dante and Milton
3
CC702
Thucydides and Tocqueville
3
CC704
Nietzsche and Dostoyevsky
3 Hours
18
NT502
New Testament 1 - Gospels and Acts
3
NT504
New Testament 2 - Epistles and Revelation
3
New Testament Studies
Academic Requirements for Admission A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or the educational equivalent is required.
Hours
The Master of Arts (Christian and Classical Studies) program requires completion of a total of 48 credit hours and a comprehensive paper. To graduate, a student must earn at least a grade of C- (1.7) in each course, and must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
OT602
Old Testament 1 - Genesis to 2 Samuel
3
OT604
Old Testament 2 - 2 Samuel to Malachi
3
Hours
Learning Outcomes
CH502
History of Christianity 1 - Ancient and Medieval
3
CH504
History of Christianity 2 Reformation to Modern Era
3 Hours
A graduate of the MACCS program will:
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6
Church History Studies
Upon successful completion, the student is awarded the Master of Arts (Christian and Classical Studies) degree.
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6
New Testament Studies
Academic Requirements for Completion
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Credits
6
Hermeneutics Studies
See Christ effectively in His suffering and glory throughout the entirety of Scripture. Knowledgeably work with and understand the great literary and philosophical books that constitute the Western Tradition. Articulate the development of Christian doctrinal reflection through the ancient, medieval, and modern periods. Articulate the Christian and non-Christian worldviews and engage the culture both poetically and philosophically.
NT712
Biblical Hermeneutics
3 Hours
3
Biblical Theology Studies ST502
Biblical Theology
3 Hours
3
Hours
6
Total Hours
48
Electives
*For a full list of works read in the MACCS program, please visit our website at www.knoxseminary.edu.
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