Catalog 2012-2014 - Anderson University School of Theology

Degree Programs — Online Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, continued
Non-Thesis Track (48 semester hours)
P Caption Number Course Title
c HCUS 5110 History of Christianity I
c HCUS 5120 History of Christianity II
c HCUS 5200 Biblical Foundations of Mission
c PAST 5230 Spiritual Formation
c BIST 5110 The Literature and History of the Old Testament I
c BIST 5120 The Literature and History of the Old Testament II
c BIST 6210 The Literature and History of the New Testament I
c BIST 6220 The Literature and History of the New Testament II
c THST 6510 Constructive Theology I
c THST 6550 Constructive Theology II
c THST 7510 Topics in Theology
c HCUS 6010 The Church of God Reformation Movement
or 6020 (Denominational) History and Background
c THST 7330 Theological Ethics
c THFE 7501 The Ministry of Biblical Reconciliation
c 2 electives selected by the student based on professional and educational interests and needs.
Online Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
The purpose of the Online Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degree is to provide a basic
understanding of theological disciplines for those in the practice of Christian ministry. In 2014,
this degree became one of only six professional masters degrees in North America accredited by the
Association of Theological Schools.
This 48-hour program is offered 100% online and is designed for those currently serving in local
congregations. Students do their coursework on their own schedule. The School of Theology has
scheduled courses in such a way that students can complete this program in three years. Students may
take one to three courses each semester.
The goals of the Online Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degree are:
• Cognitive: Graduates will demonstrate understanding of biblical literature, church
history, theology, and the practice of ministry.
• Affective: Graduates will demonstrate passion for lifelong learning and improvement
in ministry knowledge and skills.
• Behavioral: Graduates will demonstrate an increased level of ministerial skills in their context.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
• Complete 48 hours of courses.
• For each course, recruit a small group of adults in your local context and teach them for
five hours using information learned in that course.
• For each course, travel to campus for 10 hours of face-to-face interaction in the classroom
with the instructor and other students in the course.
• Take either HCUS 6010 (The Church of God Reformation Movement) or HCUS 6020
(Denominational History and Background).
• Achieve a grade of C- or above in all required courses.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
30 Anderson University School of Theology Catalog, 2014-2015