Concentration in Church History (MA/CH)
MA/CH Concentration Purpose
The Master of Arts concentration in Church History (MA/CH) provides specialized study in the discipline of the history of the Christian church. The MA/CH is academic rather than professional in focus, preparing participants in knowledge and practice for teaching or researching in Christian secondary schools, or higher education where a doctorate may not be needed; or as an intermediate step toward doctoral study in a related area.
MA/CH Concentration Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will acquire a foundational understanding of the history of the Christian Church in the western and non-western world from the first century to the present.
- Students will develop skills in historical research and writing necessary for academic ministry or service to the local church.
- Students will gain confidence in using the Christian tradition in their ministries of preaching and teaching to help other Christians with issues of spiritual, doctrinal, and ecclesial identity, and to make more faithful disciples of those whom God calls them to serve.
- Students will grow in their understanding of and appreciation for the rich diversity of faith traditions within the Christian churches.
MA/CH Prerequisites
Code | Title | Hours |
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Bible and Theology Core | ||
ID 5000 | Biblical Theology and Interpretation | 3 |
ST 5201 & ST 5202 | Theology I: The God of the Gospel and Theology II: The Gospel of God | 6 |
Concentration Core | ||
CH 8100 | Classic Texts in the History of Christianity | 3 |
CH 8911 & CH 8912 | Colloquium in Historical Methodology I and Colloquium in Historical Methodology II | 2 |
Electives in Church History | 19-21 | |
Field Education | ||
Select one option from the following: | 0 | |
Option 1: | ||
Field Education (1 semester) | ||
Option 2: | ||
Formation Group (2 semesters) | ||
MA/CH Capstone | 1-3 | |
CH 7477 | MA Major Comprehensive Exam | 1 |
Select one option from the following: | ||
Option 1: | ||
MA Major Research Paper and MA Major Research Paper 1 | ||
Option 2: | ||
MA Thesis 2 | ||
Total Hours | 36 |