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Master of Arts (Theology) (30 credit hours) Purpose The following degrees are designed to equip students for advanced study at the doctoral level. Academic Master of Arts (Theology) degrees: • Old Testament • New Testament • Second Temple Judaism • Theology • Christian History Practical Master of Arts (Theology) degrees complete with thesis: • Evangelism and Mission • Youth and Young Adult Ministry • Pastoral Care and Counselling • Leadership and Spiritual Formation • Discipleship Acadia graduates have been accepted in major research universities across North America and in Europe and are teaching in Bible Colleges, universities, and seminaries worldwide. The following degrees are designed to equip students not seeking ordination for ministry leadership roles in church and society. Practical Master of Arts (Theology) degrees complete with project: • Evangelism and Mission • Youth and Young Adult Ministry • Pastoral Care and Counselling • Leadership and Spiritual Formation • Discipleship Acadia also offers Master of Arts (Theology) degrees by course work only in: • Prison Chaplaincy • Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care • Master of Arts (Theology) degree without specialization
Academic Admission Requirement Prospective students can apply for admission to a 30-credit-hour Master of Arts (Theology) degree provided they hold an honours undergraduate degree within the same field in which they intend to specialize or if they hold a master’s degree in a theological discipline with a CGPA of at least 3.0.