Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies equips working adults with a strong grasp of the Bible’s unfolding storyline and a robust foundation in God-centered reformed theology. The tuition rate for 2023–2024 is $375/credit.

OBJECTIVES

• Students will demonstrate the six habits of mind and heart in collegiate-level studies: observing accurately, understanding clearly, evaluating fairly, feeling in accord with the truth, applying wisely, and expressing winsomely.

• Students will demonstrate basic proficiency in original language exegesis and evaluate and synthesize biblical truth in light of the unfolding story line of Scripture.

• Students will understand and affirm historic Christian theology and gladly embrace the truth that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.

• Students will provide evidence of maturing in Christian discipleship and preparation to serve Christ effectively in every sphere of life.

OBJECTIVES

• Students will demonstrate the six habits of mind and heart in graduate-level studies: observing accurately, understanding clearly, evaluating fairly, feeling in accord with the truth, applying wisely, and expressing winsomely.

• Students will evaluate and synthesize biblical truth in light of the unfolding storyline of Scripture.

• Students will understand, affirm, and articulate historic Christian theology and gladly embrace the truth that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.

• Students will provide evidence of mature Christian discipleship and be prepared to serve Christ effectively in every sphere of life.

Master of Arts in Exegesis and Theology

The Master of Arts in Exegesis and Theology is a 42-credit, two year, one night a week graduate program for working adults, men and women, who are interested in gaining biblical Greek language skills and a better understanding of God-centered reformed theology. This program is not designed to build the foundations for pastoral ministry, but rather to encourage effective workplace ministry, flourishing family life, and more theologically minded pastors, ministry staffs, and missionaries. The tuition rate for 2023–2024 is $375/credit.

Objectives

• Students will demonstrate the six habits of mind and heart in graduate-level studies: observing accurately, understanding clearly, evaluating fairly, feeling in accord with the truth, applying wisely, and expressing winsomely.

• Students will demonstrate proficiency in original language exegesis and evaluate and synthesize biblical truth in light of the unfolding story line of Scripture.

• Students will understand, affirm, and articulate historic Christian theology and gladly embrace the truth that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.

• Students will provide evidence of mature Christian discipleship and be prepared to serve Christ effectively in every sphere of life.

Year 1 2

Fall

Biblical Theology 1: Old Testament Law and Former Prophets

Biblical Theology 2: Old Testament Latter Prophets and Writings

Beginning Greek 1 Elective Weekend Seminar

Spring Biblical Theology 3: New Testament

Historical Theology

Beginning Greek 2 Elective Weekend Seminar

Summer

Various Summer Electives

Fall Principles of Biblical Interpretation

Systematic Theology 1: God, Scripture, and Man

Intermediate Greek Elective Weekend Seminar

Spring

Systematic Theology 2: Christ, the Spirit, and Salvation

Systematic Theology 3: The Church and Last Things

Greek Exegesis

Elective Weekend Seminar

Course Options (21 Credits Needed)

Systematic Theology 1: God, Scripture, and Man

Systematic Theology 2: Christ, the Spirit, and Salvation

Systematic Theology 3: The Church and Last Things

Biblical Theology 1: Old Testament Law and Former Prophets

Biblical Theology 2: Old Testament Latter Prophets and Writings

Biblical Theology 3: New Testament

Historical Theology

Principles of Biblical Interpretation

Beginning Greek 1

Beginning Greek 2

Intermediate Greek

Greek Exegesis

Foundations of Christian Hedonism

Foundations of Discipleship

Foundations of Church Leadership

Foundations of Christian Leadership Weekend Seminars

Year 1 2

Fall Biblical Theology 1: Old Testament Law and Former Prophets

Biblical Theology 2: Old Testament Latter Prophets and Writings

Beginning Greek 1

Elective Weekend Seminar

Spring Biblical Theology 3: New Testament

Historical Theology

Beginning Greek 2 Elective Weekend Seminar

Summer

Various Summer Weekend Electives

Fall Principles of Biblical Interpretation

Systematic Theology 1: God, Scripture, and Man

Intermediate Greek Elective Weekend Seminar

Spring Systematic Theology 2: Christ, the Spirit, and Salvation

Systematic Theology 3: The Church and Last Things

Greek Exegesis

Elective Weekend Seminar