About the Master of Arts
The Master of Arts (MA) program offers professional competence in theology to students who are not preparing for pastoral ministry. It is ideal for parochial school teachers and others who are interested in formal theological study.
Admission Requirements
Both men and women may apply for the Master of Arts degree.
- Bachelor’s degree or the educational equivalent from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must submit an acceptable TOEFL or DuoLingo English Test score that is fewer than two years old.
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Your Next Step
Take the first step toward your vocation. Submit your application now and join a community committed to rigorous study and faithful service.
- A $35 non-refundable application fee
- Three letters of recommendation addressing your character, scholarly intent, and ability
- Official transcripts from all postsecondary academic work
Students must complete 60 hours of coursework to receive a Master of Arts. Students with more than 30 credits in religion or theology at the bachelor’s or master’s level may be eligible for a 36-hour program. Enrollment in the 36-hour program is subject to approval.
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MA Essay
EXEGETICAL THEOLOGY – 9 HOURS (36-HR. – 6 HOURS)
Gospels I, II, III
Pentateuch I, II
Pauline Epistles
Major Prophets
Psalms
HISTORICAL THEOLOGY – 6 HOURS (36-HR. – 3 HOURS)
Church History I, II, III, IV
PASTORAL MINISTRY AND MISSIONS – 6 HOURS (36-HR. – 3 HOURS)
Confessing Christ in Today’s World
Catechetics
Ministry in a Pluralistic Context
Theological Ethics
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY – 9 HOURS (36-HR. – 6 HOURS)
Dogmatics I, II, III
Lutheran Confessions I, II
Theologia I: Baptism
Theologia III: Lord’s Supper
GENERAL ELECTIVES – 27 HOURS (36-HR. – 15 HOURS)
A graduate of the MA program
- understands and articulates the faith of the Holy Scriptures and Lutheran Confessions
- interprets biblical texts christologically
- articulates Lutheran teaching in church and in public
- understands and articulates church history and the history of Lutheranism
- demonstrates research and writing competence in theology
- responds to trends that affect American and global Christianity
- sees theological study as an ongoing pursuit of truth and an engagement with the world
MA Cost of Attendance (COA)
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