2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

Other Requirements for MajorPiano ProficiencyMusic CumulativeMusic Theory CumulativeJunior Conducting/Lecture RecitalSenior RecitalForum/Recital AttendanceUpper Divisional ExamGraduate ProgramsTHE MASTER OF LIBERAL ARTSThe Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) offers students an interdisciplinary panorama ofknowledge in art, literature, history, culture, and science. The MLA is designed forthose who have completed their undergraduate education but who wish to continueintellectual enrichment in a formal academic environment. Thus, whereas theMLA complements more specialized fields of study, it is not designed to replacethem, nor is it intended to prepare one for doctoral study. No thesis is required.Students in the MLA program represent a variety of educational backgroundsand ages. The degree is of particular interest to those in areas such as education,business, law, medicine, and engineering who desire a high level inquiry intothe liberal arts. Classes meet once each week on various evenings and Saturdaymornings. There are no requirements for continuous enrollment, and no entranceexam is required, although a writing sample will be submitted. A selection ofcourses from the various liberal arts is offered each quarter.Students who have completed a MLA degree at a regionally accredited universityare eligible to complete a postgraduate Certificate upon the completion of an additionalthirty (30) hours of course work in the MLA program. Applicants whodid not complete their degrees at HBU must complete a graduate application foradmission and submit official transcripts of all previous college work.For specific program information, prospective students should contact the MLAProgram Director.CreditsRequired Courses (6 hrs of Core; 30 hrs of Electives) 36Choose 6 hrs from the following:MLA 5390 Western Culture and Human Experience IMLA 5391 Western Culture and Human Experience IIMLA 5392 Western Culture and Human Experience IIIMLA 6324 The Art of Being HumanTHE MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIESThe HBU Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) is designed to meet thespecific needs of those planning to enter vocational or bi-vocational church ministry,of those already engaged in vocational or bi-vocational church ministry, andof those church members who wish to enhance their voluntary ministry in thechurch. The program is designed to enable the graduate student or graduate of thisprogram to greater effectiveness and accomplishment in service through vocationalchurch ministry.142 / College of Arts and Humanities