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Making Your Individual Study Plan
Scheduling of Required Courses
Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies
MA in Christian Studies
MA in Theological Studies
Scripture Concentrations
Biblical Languages
Old Testament
New Testament
Biblical Studies
Christian History and Theology Concentrations
History of Christianity
Doctrinal Theology
Spiritual Theology
Christianity, Church, and Culture Concentrations
Marketplace Theology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Christianity and the Arts
World Christianity
Applied Theology
Christian Studies (no concentration)
Master of Divinity
Master of Theology
Thesis Track
Major Paper Track
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making Your
individual studY plan
Regent College programs offer
you a degree of flexibility in how
you complete them.
These pages will help you create an Individual
Study Plan to map out exactly how you intend to
proceed—which courses you intend to take in
which years and terms. We’ve provided a Course
Planning Chart to help you with this. Use the
schedules below associated with your program
and concentration, together with the information
provided in the Academic Catalogue for each
program, to develop this plan. Feel free to consult
the College’s Academic Advisor for assistance.
Your plan may be modified in the future, but ou
need to begin with a realistic plan based on what
you know now. The schedules given below will give
you recommendations of how to begin your studies
and of how to schedule your courses if you plan to
complete the GradDipCS within two, three, or four
terms, the MA Theo Studies within two or three
years, the MDiv within three or four years, or the
ThM within about one year. While you may, through
part-time study, take longer than that, we believe
it will be a better learning experience for you if you
can complete through full-time study.
In planning your course of study, you should also
note the following:
Particularly for MA Theo Studies and MDiv
students, it is important that your first ear
consist primarily of foundational core courses (see
below), since these will provide a foundation for
the remainder of your studies.
There are some sequences of courses that
are important to observe because of course
prerequisites.
You may begin your studies in any term. Note
that while it is fine to begin in the Winter term,
doing so offers you fewer advantages in terms of
completing your program with greatest efficiency
Greater care is needed in planning your program
if you wish to complete the MA Theo Studies in
two years or the MDiv in three years. If you want
to complete the MA in two years, you will need to
decide your concentration at the beginning of your
studies and you should opt for the comprehensive
exam for your final project
Required courses in any program or
concentration will be offered every year, and
almost always within Fall or Winter terms.
Required courses will sometimes be offered again
in the Summer term, but you will need to check
each year to see which ones these are.
Required courses and electives may be taken
in any term that they are offered—Fall, Winter,
or Summer—provided this does not upset course
sequencing (e.g., prerequisites).
Required courses offered in the Fall usually stay
as Fall courses from year to year, and required
courses offered in the Winter usually stay as
Winter courses. While every effort is made by the
College to maintain this rule, on occasion—for
example, when faculty go on sabbatical leave—
required courses will be offered in a term other
than when they are normally scheduled. You
should check the timetables for the following year
early to make sure you can follow your planned
schedule. See Course Offerings for when courses
are normally offered. Contact the Academic
Advisor in the Student Services Office for help i
any scheduling problems arise.
The first ear (6 credits) of Introductory Hebrew
or Introductory Greek may be taken either in the
Summer or in the Fall and Winter.
Biblical Exegesis (BIBL 503) may be taken either
in the Fall or in the Winter term. While there are no
prerequisites for this course, students in general
would benefit from taking a biblical languag
course first. Note that Introductory Hebr w (LANG
510/511) and Introductory Greek (LANG 550/551)
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are both offered in the Summer and in the Fall/
Winter. Perspectives on Biblical Languages (LANG
500) is offered each Fall.
• Many MA students plan for fewer credits in their
final term so that th y can spend more time on their
comprehensive exam.
• Assuming proficiency in English, 12 credit hours
in a Fall or Winter term is estimated to require a
good graduate level student an average of 40
hours of work per week over a 14-week term (note
that Reading Weeks are intended to be working
weeks).
• If you are applying for student loans or for
Regent College financial aid, remember that these
require a minimum number of credit hours in a
term in order to be eligible. In most cases, these
require 9 credit hours per Fall and Winter term; US
student loans require 6 credit hours per Fall and
Winter term. Note the specific restriction
connected with distance education courses: for
students receiving Canadian student loans, only
3 of the 9 credits may be DE credits; US students
may not take any distance education courses while
receiving a US student loan; and DE credits cannot
be used for establishing eligibility for Regent
College financial aid. or further information, see the
Financial Aid section of the Academic Catalogue or
contact the Financial Aid Office .
In the case of discrepancy between this
document and the Academic Catalogue on the
College’s website, the Academic Catalogue shall be
taken to be correct.
FOUNDATIONAL COURSES MA THEO STUDIES MDIV
OT Foundations BIBL 501 Required Required
NT Foundations BIBL 502 Required Required
Biblical Exegesis BIBL 503 Required Required
Biblical Languages At least 3 credit hours
(check concentration requirements)
12 credit hours
History of Christianity I or II
HIST 501 or HIST 502
Required (check concentration
requirements)
Required
Christian Thought & Culture I
INDS 501
Required Required
Christian Thought & Culture II
INDS 502
Required Required
Theology Theology Overview OR Theology
I & II (check concentration
requirements)
Theology I & II
Gospel & Culture
Soul of Ministry APPL 500
At least one required: Most
concentrations give an option
— some concentrations have a
specific requirement
Required
Required
These courses are the foundational
core of the MA in Theo Studies
program and the MDiv program.
They provide the foundation for
your program, and therefore ought
to be taken early in your studies,
with the following exceptions: the
Theology course(s) could be
delayed until your second year, and
Gospel & Culture will be best taken
in your last year. The pathways
below will show you how to do this.
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sCHeduling of
required Courses
The table below indicates the terms in which all of the required courses for different concentrations are
normally offered: some courses are offered in more than one term; electives are offered in all terms.
Fall Courses
Supervised Ministry (Part 1)
Field Immersion (Part 1)
Applied Theology Seminar
World Christianity Seminar
OT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism
OT Book Study
NT Book Study
OT Seminar
NT Seminar
History of Christianity I
HIST Seminar
Christian Thought & Culture I
Christian Faith & Practice
INDS Seminar
Marketplace Seminar
Vocation of the Artist Seminar
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Introductory Hebrew I
Introductory Greek I
Intermediate Hebrew I
Intermediate Greek I
Christian Spirit
SPIR Seminar
Theology I
History of Christian Doctrine
THEO Seminar
winter Courses
Supervised Ministry (Part 2)
Field Immersion (Part 2)
Soul of Ministry
Intro to World Christianity
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
OT Book Study
NT Book Study
Advanced OT Exegesis
Advanced NT Exegesis
History of Christianity II
Christian Thought & Culture II
Christian Imagination
Gospel & Culture
INDS Seminar
Introductory Hebrew II
Introductory Greek II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Intermediate Greek II
Classics of Christian Spirituality
Theology Overview
Theology II
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OT Foundations
NT Foundations (occasionally)
OT Book Study
NT Book Study
Introductory Hebrew I & II
Introductory Greek I & II
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graduate diploma
in CHristian studies
Since there are only four required courses for the GradDipCS, and since there is no
time limit for this program, there are many pathways for completion. Below are three
pathways in two, three, and four terms, each ending in Winter, in time for graduation.
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Summer
Electives : 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Electives : 6 credits
Winter
NT Foundations
Electives: 6 credits
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OT Foundations
Electives : 9 credits
Winter
NT Foundations
Electives : 9 credits
Summer
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Winter
NT Foundations
Elective : 3 credits
Summer
Electives : 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Electives: 3 credits
Winter
Electives : 6 credits
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Note: The GradDipCS requires 3 credits of Interdisciplinary
Studies (INDS) and one of Theology I, Theology II, Theology
Overview, or History of Christian Doctrine. If you think you
may eventually want to complete the MA Theo. Studies or
MDiv program, you should choose which of these courses, and
which elective courses to take in light of the requirements for
those programs.
Note: If you are applying for a Canadian Student Loan for a
Fall and/or a Winter term, you will need to be registered in
at least 9 credit hours in each term. If you are applying for a
US Student Loan, you will need to be registered in at least 6
credits in each term.
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MA IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES
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Summer
Electives : 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Biblical Language Overview
Christian Thought & Culture I
Elective : 3 credits
Electives : 6 credits
OT Foundations
Biblical Language Overview
Christian Thought & Culture I
Elective : 3 credits
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Theology Overview
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Theology Overview
NT Foundations
Fall
Winter
Summer
Winter
NT Foundations
History of Christianity II
Elective: 3 credits
Summer
Electives : 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Biblical Language Overview
Christian Thought & Culture I
Elective: 3 credits
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FALL TERM START WINTER TERM START
There is quite a bit of flexibility in the MA in Christian Studies program.
The schedules on these two pages are examples of how to complete the
program, but note where course options do occur. Also, be sure to consult
the website for any changes in when required courses are offered.
FALL: OT Foundations
Theology I ¬ ¬ ¬
Perspectives of Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
FALL:
Electives: 6 credits ¬
Capstone Project ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
Elective: 3 credits ¬
WINTER: Biblical Exegesis
SUMMER: Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
History of Christianity II ¬ ¬
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives of Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
SUMMER: Electives: 6 credits ¬
FALL: History of Christianity II ¬ ¬
Electives: 6 credits ¬
WINTER: Theology Overview ¬ ¬ ¬
Capstone Project
Elective: 3 credits ¬
RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
FOR COMPLETING IN FIVE OR SIX TERMS
FOUR-TERM PLAN FIVE-TERM PLAN
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¬ The MA in Christian Studies allows 9 credits of general
electives. In addition, you are required to take two (=6
credits) of the following: Soul of Ministry, Gospel & Culture,
Vocation & the Common Good, The Christian Spirit, The
Christian Imagination, Christian Faith & Practice in a
(Post)Modern World, and Introduction to World Christianity.
¬ ¬ For the history course, you may choose between History
of Christian I and History of Christianity II.
¬ ¬ ¬ For the theology course, you will choose one of
Theology Overview, Theology I, Theology II, and History of
Christian Doctrine.
¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ The capstone project will consist of an exam or
paper based on a set of readings.
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ma in tHeologiCal studies
Many MA in Theological Studies students know which concentration they want to
pursue at the beginning of their studies; others need some time to decide. Most
know which concentration they want by the end of their first ear. It is often possible
to plan the first ear of your program in such a way so as to keep your concentration
options open. At least by the end of the term in which you take Christian Thought
& Culture II, you should have chosen a concentration and communicated this to the
Student Services Office (send an email to academic.advising@regent-college.edu)
BiBlical
languages
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Scripture
concentrationS
BiBlical studies
history of
christianity
doctorinal
theology
spiritual theology
christian history &
theology concentrations
christianity, church &
culture concentrations
marketplace
theology
interdisciplinary
studies
christianity and
the arts
world
christianity
applied theology
no concentration
christian studies
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Summer
Introductory Greek I & II
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Intermediate Greek I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Intermediate Greek II
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Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Introductory Greek I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Introductory Greek II
winter terM start
Winter
NT Foundations
Theology Overview
Elective: 3 credits
Summer
Introductory Greek I & II
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Intermediate Greek I
Winter
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Intermediate Greek II
Elective: 3 credits
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two-year plan
Year 1
SUMMER: NT Foundations (or by DE)
Introductory Greek I & II
FALL: OT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture I
Intermediate Greek I
WINTER: Elective: 3 credits
Theology Overview
Christian Thought & Culture II
Intermediate Greek II
Year 2
SUMMER: Elective: 3 credits (Spring)
Intro. Hebrew I & II (Summer)
FALL: Intermediate Hebrew I
History of Christianity I ¬
WINTER: Intermediate Hebrew II
Advanced Readings or Advanced Exegesis ¬ ¬
Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
three-year plan
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
History of Christianity I ¬
Christian Thought & Culture I
Introductory Greek I
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Introductory Greek II
SUMMER: Introductory Hebrew I & II
Year 2
FALL: Intermediate Greek I
Intermediate Hebrew I
Elective : 3 credits
WINTER: Intermediate Greek II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Theology Overview
Year 3
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¬ In this concentration, you may choose to take either History
of Christianity I or II (HIST 501 or 502). The above schedules
are based on taking History I. If you elect instead to take
History II, you will need to modify your schedule accordingly.
¬ ¬ In the Biblical Languages concentration, you will study
both Hebrew and Greek, but you will focus more on one
language than the other. In the language of your major focus,
you may take either an Advanced Readings course (if offered)
or an Advanced Exegesis course. Note that the two-year
FALL: Elective : 3 credits
WINTER: Advanced Readings or Advanced Exegesis ¬ ¬
Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
plan is particularly challenging since it involves writing a
comprehensive exam before all the intermediate language
course work has been completed.
¬ ¬ ¬ In place of the course Gospel and Culture, you may take
Soul of Ministry (Winter term).
¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ You are advised to meet with your Concentration
Coordinator prior to the term in which you intend to write
your comprehensive exam in order to establish your reading
list.
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Summer
Introductory Hebrew I & II
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Intermediate Hebrew I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Fall terM start
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Introductory Hebrew I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Introductory Hebrew II
winter terM start
Winter
NT Foundations
Theology Overview
Elective: 3 credits
Summer
Introductory Hebrew I & II
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Intermediate Hebrew I
Winter
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Elective: 3 credits
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two-year plan
Year 1
SUMMER: NT Foundations (or by DE)
Introductory Hebrew I & II
FALL: OT Foundations
Christian Thought & Culture I
Intermediate Hebrew I
Elective : 3 credits
WINTER: Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Theology Overview
Year 2
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism ¬ ¬
OT Seminar ¬ ¬ ¬
History of Christianity I ¬
WINTER: Advanced OT Exegesis
Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
three-year plan
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
History of Christianity I ¬
Christian Thought & Culture I
Introductory Hebrew I
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Introductory Hebrew II
Year 2
FALL: Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism ¬
¬ Intermediate Hebrew I
Elective : 3 credits
WINTER: Advanced OT Exegesis
Intermediate Hebrew II
Theology Overview
Year 3
FALL: OT Seminar ¬ ¬ ¬
Electives : 6 credits
WINTER: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
Elective : 3 credits
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
¬ In this concentration, you may choose to take either
History of Christianity I or II (HIST 501 or 502). The above
schedules are based on taking History I. If you elect instead
to take History II, you will need to modify your schedule
accordingly.
¬ ¬ Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism (BIBL 600) is normally
a prerequisite for Advanced OT Exegesis and OT Seminars,
as the latter two courses may build on the material in BIBL
600. When it is necessary, however, permission may be
granted to take one of these two courses concurrently with
BIBL 600.
¬ ¬ ¬ Old Testament seminars will normally be offered
each Fall and Winter term. Consult the schedule early in the
previous year in order to plan your courses appropriately.
¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ In place of the course Gospel and Culture, you may
take Soul of Ministry (Winter term).
¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ If you opt to write a comprehensive exam as your
final project, as indicated above, your electives will include 6
credit hours of 600-level Old Testament electives (typically,
book studies) plus another 6 credits of general electives. You
are advised to meet with your Concentration Coordinator
early in the term before you intend to write it in order to
establish your reading list.
If you want to write a thesis (12 credits) instead of a
comprehensive exam (3 credits), your electives will include 3
credit hours of general electives. Work on the thesis should
begin no later than September if you intend to graduate
in April of the following year. You should meet with your
supervisor in the Winter term to discuss the project so that
you can develop a thesis proposal over the Summer.
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Summer
Introductory Greek I & II
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Intermediate Greek I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Intermediate Greek II
Fall terM start
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Introductory Greek I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Introductory Greek II
winter terM start
Winter
NT Foundations
Theology Overview
Elective : 3 credits
Summer
Introductory Greek I & II
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Intermediate Greek I
Winter
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Intermediate Greek II
Elective: 3 credits
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two-year plan
Year 1
SUMMER: NT Foundations (or by DE)
Introductory Greek I & II
FALL: OT Foundations
Christian Thought & Culture I
Intermediate Greek I
Elective: 3 credits
WINTER: Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Intermediate Greek II
Theology Overview
Year 2
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism ¬ ¬
History of Christianity I ¬
NT Seminar ¬ ¬ ¬
WINTER: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
Advanced NT Exegesis
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
three-year plan
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
History of Christianity I ¬
Christian Thought & Culture I
Introductory Greek I
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Introductory Greek II
Year 2
FALL: Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism ¬ ¬
Intermediate Greek I
Elective : 3 credits
WINTER: Advanced NT Exegesis
Theology Overview
Intermediate Greek II
Year 3
FALL: NT Seminar ¬ ¬ ¬
Electives : 6 credits
winter: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
Elective : 3 credits
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
¬ In this concentration, you may choose to take either
History of Christianity I or II (HIST 501 or 502). The above
schedules are based on taking History I. If you elect instead
to take History II, you will need to modify your schedule
accordingly.
¬ ¬ Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism (BIBL 600) is normally
a prerequisite for Advanced NT Exegesis and NT Seminars as
the latter two courses may build on the material in BIBL 600.
When it is necessary, however, permission may be granted to
take one of these two courses concurrently with BIBL 600.
¬ ¬ ¬ New Testament seminars will normally be offered
each Fall and Winter term. Consult the schedule early in the
previous year in order to plan your courses appropriately.
¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ In place of the course Gospel and Culture, you may
take Soul of Ministry (Winter term).
¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ If you opt to write a comprehensive exam as your
final project, as indicated above, your electives will include 6
credit hours of 600-level New Testament electives (typically,
book studies) plus another 6 credits of general electives.
You are advised to meet with your Concentration
Coordinator early in the term before you intend to write it in
order to establish your reading list.
If you want to write a thesis (12 credits) instead of a
comprehensive exam (3 credits), your electives will include 3
credit hours of general electives. Work on the thesis should
begin no later than September if you intend to graduate
in April of the following year. You should meet with your
supervisor in the Winter term to discuss the project so that
you can develop a thesis proposal over the Summer.
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Summer
Introductory Greek I & II
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Introductory Hebrew I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Introductory Hebrew II
Fall terM start
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Introductory Greek I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Introductory Greek II
winter terM start
Winter
NT Foundations
Theology Overview
Elective : 3 credits
Summer
Introductory Greek I & II
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Introductory Hebrew I
Winter
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Introductory Hebrew II
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two-year plan (seven terMs)
Year 1
SUMMER: Introductory Hebrew I & II
FALL: OT Foundations
History of Christianity I ¬
Christian Thought & Culture I
Electives: 3 credits
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Theology Overview
Year 2
SUMMER: Introductory Greek I & II
FALL: Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism ¬ ¬
O
T Seminar ¬ ¬ ¬
NT Seminar ¬ ¬ ¬
WINTER: Advanced OT Exegesis
Advanced NT Exegesis
Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
Year 3
FALL:
OT Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
NT Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
three-year plan
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I ¬
Introductory Greek I
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Introductory Greek II
SUMMER: Introductory Hebrew I & II
Year 2
FALL: Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism ¬ ¬
NT Seminar ¬ ¬ ¬
Elective : 3 credits
WINTER: Advanced NT Exegesis
Advanced OT Exegesis
Theology Overview
Year 3
FALL: OT Seminar ¬ ¬ ¬
NT Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
WINTER: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
OT Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
¬ In this concentration, you may choose to take either
History of Christianity I or II (HIST 501 or 502). The above
schedules are based on taking History I. If you elect instead
to take History II, you will need to modify your schedule
accordingly.
¬ ¬ Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism (BIBL 600) is normally
a prerequisite for Advanced OT and NT Exegesis and OT and
NT Seminars as the latter courses may build on the material
in BIBL 600. When it is necessary, however, permission may
be granted to take one of these courses concurrently with
BIBL 600.
¬ ¬ ¬ Old Testament and New Testament seminars will
normally be offered each Fall and Winter term. Consult
the schedule early in the previous year in order to plan
your courses appropriately.
¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ In place of the course Gospel and Culture, you
may take Soul of Ministry (Winter term).
¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ You are advised to meet with your Concentration
Coordinators early in the term before you intend to
write your comprehensive exams in order to establish
your reading lists.
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Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Winter
NT Foundations
History of Christianity II
Christian Thought & Culture II
Biblical Exegesis
Fall terM start
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Winter
NT Foundations
History of Christianity II
Christian Thought & Culture II
Biblical Exegesis
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
winter terM start
Winter
NT Foundations
History of Christianity II
Elective: 3 credits
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Winter
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Electives: 6 credits
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CHRISTIAN HISTORY & THEOL
OGY CONCENTRATIONS
HistorY of CHristianitY
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two-year plan
Year 1
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: OT Foundations
History of ChristianityI
Christian Thought & Culture I
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
WINTER: NT Foundations
History of Christianity II
Christian Thought & Culture II
Biblical Exegesis
Year 2
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: Electives: 6 credits
HIST Seminar ¬
WINTER: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬
Theology Overview
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬
three-year plan
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
WINTER: NT Foundations
Christian Thought & Culture II
History of Christianity II
Biblical Exegesis
Year 2
FALL: Electives: 9 credits
WINTER: Electives: 6 credits
Theology Overview
Year 3
FAL
L: HIST S
eminar ¬
Electives: 6 credits
WINTER: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬
Elective: 3 credits
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬
¬ In some years, only one History of Christianity seminar
may be offered. Consult the schedule early in the previous
year in order to plan your courses appropriately.
¬ ¬ In place of the course Gospel and Culture, you may take
Soul of Ministry (Winter term).
¬ ¬ ¬ If you opt to write a comprehensive exam as your final
project, as indicated above, your electives will include 3
credit hours of a 600-level History of Christianity elective,
another 6 credits of any History of Christianity elective, plus
15 credits of general electives. You are advised to meet with
your Concentration Coordinator early in the term before you
intend to write it in order to establish your reading list.
If you want to write a thesis (12 credits) instead of a
comprehensive exam (3 credits), your electives will include
3 credit hours of a 600-level History of Christianity elective,
another 3 credits of any History of Christianity elective,
plus 9 credits of general electives. Work on the thesis should
begin no later than September if you intend to graduate
in April of the following year. You should meet with your
supervisor in the Winter term to discuss the project so that
you can develop a thesis proposal over the Summer.
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ECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
for
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Summer
Introductory Greek or Hebrew I & II
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
Theology I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Theology II
Fall terM start
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
Theology I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Theology II
Summer
Introductory Greek or Hebrew I & II
winter terM start
Winter
NT Foundations
Electives: 6 credits
Summer
Introductory Greek or Hebrew I & II
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
Theology I
Winter
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Theology II
Elective: 3 credits
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CHRISTIAN HISTORY & THEOL
OGY CONCENTRATIONS
doCtrinal tHeologY
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two-year plan
Year 1
SUMMER: Introductory Greek or Hebrew I & II
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
Theology I
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Theology II
Year 2
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: History of Christianity I ¬
History of Christian Doctrine
THEO Seminar ¬¬
Elective: 3 credits
WINTER: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬
Elective: 3 credits
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
three-year plan
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I ¬
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
Year 2
FALL: Introductory Greek or Hebrew I
Theology I
Elective: 3 credits
WINTER: Introductory Greek or Hebrew II
Theology II
Elective: 3 credits
Year 3
FALL: History of Christian
Doctrine THEO Seminar ¬ ¬
Elective: 3 credits
WINTER: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬
Elective: 3 credits
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
¬ In this concentration, you may choose to take either
History of Christianity I or II (HIST 501 or 502). The above
schedules are based on taking History I. If you elect instead
to take History II, you will need to modify your schedule
accordingly.
¬ ¬ In some years, only one Theology seminar may be
offered. Consult the schedule early in the previous year in
order to plan your courses appropriately.
¬ ¬ ¬ In place of the course Gospel and Culture, you may take
Soul of Ministry (Winter term).
¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ If you opt to write a comprehensive exam as your
final project, as indicated above, your electives will include
15 credit hours of general electives. You are advised to meet
with your Concentration Coordinator early in the term before
you intend to write it in order to establish your reading list.
If you want to write a thesis (12 credits) instead of a
comprehensive exam (3 credits), your electives will include 6
credit hours of general electives. Work on the thesis should
begin no later than September if you intend to graduate
in April of the following year. You should meet with your
supervisor in the Winter term to discuss the project so that
you can develop a thesis proposal over the Summer.
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ECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
for
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Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
History of Christianity II
Fall terM start
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
History of Christianity II
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
winter terM start
Winter
NT Foundations
Electives: 6 credits
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Winter
Biblical Exegesis
History of Christianity II
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
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to begin tHe program
CHRISTIAN HISTORY & THEOL
OGY CONCENTRATIONS
spiritual tHeologY
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two-year plan
Year 1
SUMMER: Electives: 6 credits
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
Christian Spirit
WINTER: NT Foundations
History of Christianity II Christian
Thought & Culture II Classics of
Christian Spirituality
Year 2
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: Biblical Exegesis
History of Christianity I
Theology I
SPIR Seminar ¬
WINTER: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬
Theology II
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬
three-year plan
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
WINTER: NT Foundations
Christian Thought & Culture II
History of Christianity II
Biblical Exegesis
Year 2
FALL: Christian Spirit
Theology I
Elective: 3 credits
WINTER: Classics of Christian
Spirituality Theology II
Elective: 3 credits
Year 3
FALL: SPIR Seminar ¬
Electives: 6 credits
WINTER: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬
Elective: 3 credits
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬
¬ In some years, only one Spiritual Theology seminar may
be offered. Consult the schedule early in the previous year
in order to plan your courses appropriately.
¬ ¬ In place of the course Gospel and Culture, you may take
Soul of Ministry (Winter term).
¬ ¬ ¬ If you opt to write a comprehensive exam as your
final project, as indicated above, your electives will include
6 credit hours of Spiritual Theology electives plus 9 credits
of general electives. You are advised to meet with your
Concentration Coordinator early in the term before you
intend to write it in order to establish your reading list.
If you want to write a thesis (12 credits) instead of a
comprehensive exam (3 credits), your electives will include 6
credits of general electives. Work on the thesis should begin
no later than September if you intend to graduate in April
of the following year. You should meet with your supervisor
in the Winter term to discuss the project so that you can
develop a thesis proposal over the Summer.
R
ECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
for
Completing in tWo or tHree Years
patHWaYs to Completion of programs/24
suMMer terM start
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
Fall terM start
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
winter terM start
Winter
NT Foundations
Electives: 6 credits
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Winter
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Electives: 6 credits
R
ECOMMENDED WAYS
to begin tHe program
CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH & CULTURE CONCENTRATIONS
marketplaCe tHeologY
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two-year plan
Year 1
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I ¬
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Theology Overview
Year 2
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: Field Immersion (Part 1) ¬ ¬
Elective: 6 credits
Marketplace Seminar ¬ ¬ ¬
WINTER: Field Immersion (Part 2) ¬ ¬
Gospel & Culture
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
three-year plan
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I ¬
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
summer: Elective: 3 credits
Year 2
FALL: Electives: 9 credits
WINTER: Theology Overview
Electives: 6 credits
Year 3
FALL: Field Immersion (Part 1) ¬ ¬
Elective: 3 credits
Marketplace Seminar ¬ ¬ ¬
WINTER: Field Immersion (Part 2) ¬ ¬
Gospel & Culture
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
¬ In this concentration, you may choose to take either
History of Christianity I or II (HIST 501 or 502). The above
schedules are based on taking History I. If you elect instead
to take History II, you will need to modify your schedule
accordingly.
¬ ¬ For the Field Immersion requirement, you need to
speak with the Concentration Coordinator about finding a
placement in a workplace setting.
¬ ¬ ¬ There will usually be only one Marketplace Theology
seminar offered each year. Consult the schedule early in the
previous year in order to plan your courses appropriately.
¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ Your electives will include 9 credit hours of
Marketplace Theology electives plus 15 credits of general
electives. You are advised to meet with your Concentration
Coordinator early in the term before you intend to write it in
order to establish your reading list.
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ECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
for
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suMMer terM start
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
Fall terM start
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
winter terM start
Winter
NT Foundations
Electives: 6 credits
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Winter
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Electives: 6 credits
R
ECOMMENDED WAYS
to begin tHe program
CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH & CULTURE CONCENTRATIONS
interdisCiplinarY studies
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two-year plan
Year 1
SUMMER: Electives: 6 credits
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I ¬
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Theology Overview
Year 2
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: Christian Faith & Practice
Electives: 6 credits
INDS Seminar ¬ ¬
WINTER: Gospel & Culture
Elective: 3 credits
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬
three-year plan
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I ¬
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
Year 2
FALL: Christian Faith & Practice
Electives: 6 credits
WINTER: Theology Overview
Electives: 6 credits
Year 3
FALL: Electives: 6 credits
INDS Seminar ¬ ¬
WINTER: Gospel & Culture
Elective: 3 credits
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬
¬ In this concentration, you may choose to take either
History of Christianity I or II (HIST 501 or 502). The above
schedules are based on taking History I. If you elect instead
to take History II, you will need to modify your schedule
accordingly.
¬ ¬ Interdisciplinary Studies seminars will normally be
offered each Fall and Winter term. Consult the schedule
early in the previous year in order to plan your courses
appropriately.
¬ ¬ ¬ If you opt to write a comprehensive exam as your
final project, as indicated above, your electives will include
9 credit hours of Interdisciplinary Studies electives plus
another 15 credits of general electives. You are advised
to meet with your Concentration Coordinator early in the
term before you intend to write it in order to establish your
reading list.
If you want to produce an integrative project (6 credits)
instead of writing a comprehensive exam (3 credits), your
electives will include 6 credits of Interdisciplinary Studies
electives plus another 15 credits of general electives.
Work on the integrative project should begin no later than
September if you intend to graduate in April of the following
year; indeed, the earlier one starts preparing for the
integrative project, the better.
If you want to write a thesis (12 credits) instead of a
comprehensive exam (3 credits), your electives will include 3
credits of Inderdisciplinary Studies electives plus 12 credit
hours of general electives. Work on the thesis should begin
no later than September if you intend to graduate in April
of the following year. You should meet with your supervisor
in the Winter term to discuss the project so that you can
develop a thesis proposal over the Summer.
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ECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
for
Completing in tWo or tHree Years
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suMMer terM start
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Christian Imagination
Fall terM start
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Christian Imagination
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
winter terM start
Winter
NT Foundations
Christian Imagination
Elective: 3 credits
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Winter
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Electives: 6 credits
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to begin tHe program
CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH & CUL
TURE CONCENTRATIONS
CHristianitY & tHe arts
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two-year plan
Year 1
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: OT Foundations
History of Christianity I ¬
Christian Thought & Culture I
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
WINTER: NT Foundations
Christian Imagination
Christian Thought & Culture II
Theology Overview
Year 2
summer: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: Biblical Exegesis
Vocation of the Artist Seminar ¬ ¬
Elective: 3 credits
WINTER: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬
IPIAT: 6 credits ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
three-year plan
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I ¬
WINTER: NT Foundations
Christian Imagination
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Year 2
FALL: Vocation of the Artist Seminar ¬ ¬
Electives: 6 credits
WINTER: Theology Overview
IPIAT: 6 credits ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
Year 3
¬ In this concentration, you may choose to take either History
of Christianity I or II (HIST 501 or 502). The above schedules
are based on taking History I. If you elect instead to take
History II, you will need to modify your schedule accordingly.
¬ ¬ The Vocation of the Artist Seminar is offered each Winter
term for students who plan to produce an Integrative Project
in the Arts and Theology (IPIAT). If instead you are planning
to write a comprehensive exam, you would take a different
Interdisciplinary Studies seminar; these are normally offered
in each Fall and Winter term.
¬ ¬ ¬ In place of the course Gospel and Culture, you may take
Soul of Ministry (Winter term).
FALL: Electives: 9 credits
WINTER: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬
Electives: 6 credits
¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ If you opt for the 6 credit hour Integrative Project
in the Arts and Theology (IPIAT) as your final project, as
indicated above, your electives will include 9 credit hours of
Christianity & the Arts electives plus another 12 credits of
general electives. If instead you want to produce a 12 credit
hour IPIAT, your electives would include 3 credit hours of
Christianity & the Arts electives plus another 12 credits of
general electives.
Alternatively, if you want to write a comprehensive exam (3
credits), you would need to take a different Interdisciplinary
Studies seminar, and your electives would include 12 credit
hours of Christianity & the Arts electives plus another 12
credits of general electives. You are advised to meet with
your Concentration Coordinator early in the term before you
intend to write it in order to establish your reading list.
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ECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
for
Completing in tWo or tHree Years
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suMMer terM start
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
History of Christianity II
Christian Thought & Culture II
Fall terM start
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
History of Christianity II
Christian Thought & Culture II
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
winter terM start
Winter
NT Foundations
Electives: 6 credits
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Winter
Biblical Exegesis
History of Christianity II
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
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to begin tHe program
CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH & CUL
TURE CONCENTRATIONS
World CHristianitY
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two-year plan
Year 1
SUMMER: NT Foundations (or by DE)
Electives: 6 credits
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
WINTER: Biblical Exegesis
History of Christianity II
Christian Thought & Culture II
Intro to World Christianity
Year 2
SUMMER: Electives: 6 credits
FALL: Field Immersion (Part 1) ¬
Missional Church
World Christianity Seminar ¬ ¬
Elective: 3 credits
WINTER: Field Immersion (Part 2) ¬
Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬
Theology Overview
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
three-year plan
Year 1
FALL:
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
History of Christianity I Christian
Thought & Culture I
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
History of Christianity II
Christian Thought & Culture II
SUMMER: Elective: 3 credits
Year 2
FALL: Missional Church
Electives: 6 credits
WINTER: Intro to World Christianity
Theology Overview
Elective: 3 credits
Year 3
FALL: Field Immersion (Part 1) ¬
Electives: 3 credits
World Christianity Seminar ¬ ¬
WINTER:
Field Immersion (Part 2) ¬
Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
¬ For the Field Immersion requirement, you need to
speak with the Concentration Coordinator about finding
a placement in a missional setting. Alternatively, you can
also fulfill this requirement by taking a year of Supervised
Ministry.
¬ ¬ There will usually be only one World Christianity seminar
offered each year. Consult the schedule early in the previous
year in order to plan your courses appropriately.
¬ ¬ ¬ In place of the course Gospel and Culture, you may take
Soul of Ministry (Winter term).
¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ If you opt to write a comprehensive exam as your
final project, as indicated above, your electives will include
3 credit hours of World Christianity electives plus another
12 credits of general electives. You are advised to meet with
your Concentration Coordinator early in the term before you
intend to write it in order to establish your reading list.
If you want to produce an integrative project (6 credits)
instead of writing a comprehensive exam (3 credits), your
electives will include 3 credit hours of World Christianity
electives plus another 9 credits of general electives. Work on
the integrative project should begin no later than September
if you intend to graduate in April of the following year;
indeed, the earlier one starts preparing for the integrative
project, the better.
If you want to write a thesis (12 credits) instead of a
comprehensive exam (3 credits), your electives would include
3 credit hours of World Christianity electives plus another 3
credits of general electives. Work on the thesis should begin
no later than September if you intend to graduate in April
of the following year. You should meet with your supervisor
in the Winter term to discuss the project so that you can
develop a thesis proposal over the Summer.
R
ECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
for
Completing in tWo or tHree Years
patHWaYs to Completion of programs/32
suMMer terM start
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Soul of Ministry
Christian Thought & Culture II
Fall terM start
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Soul of Ministry
Christian Thought & Culture II
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
winter terM start
Winter
NT Foundations
Soul of Ministry
Elective: 3 credits
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
History of Christianity I
Christian Thought & Culture I
Winter
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Electives: 6 credits
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ECOMMENDED WAYS
to begin tHe program
CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH & CUL
TURE CONCENTRATIONS
applied tHeologY
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two-year plan
Year 1
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I ¬
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Soul of Ministry
Year 2
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: Supervised Ministry (Part 1) ¬ ¬
Missional Church
APPL Seminar ¬ ¬ ¬
Elective: 3 credits
WINTER: Supervised Ministry (Part 2)
Theology Overview
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
three-year plan
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I ¬
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Soul of Ministry
SUMMER: Electives: 3 credits
Year 2
FALL: Missional Church
Electives: 6 credits
WINTER: Theology Overview
Electives: 6 credits
Year 3
FALL: Supervised Ministry (Part 1) ¬ ¬
APPL Seminar ¬ ¬ ¬
Elective: 3 credits
WINTER: Supervised Ministry (Part 2)
Elective: 3 credits
Comprehensive Exam ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
¬ In this concentration, you may choose to take either
History of Christianity I or II (HIST 501 or 502). The above
schedules are based on taking History I. If you elect instead
to take History II, you will need to modify your schedule
accordingly.
¬ ¬ You may take either year of Supervised Ministry
(Year A or Year B), World Christianity, Field Immersion, or
Marketplace Theology Field Immersion.
¬ ¬ ¬ In some years, only one Applied Theology seminar may
be offered. Consult the schedule early in the previous year in
order to plan your courses appropriately.
¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ If you opt to write a comprehensive exam as your
final project, as indicated above, your electives will include
6 credit hours of Applied Theology electives plus another 15
credits of general electives. You are advised to meet with
your Concentration Coordinator early in the term before you
intend to write it in order to establish your reading list.
If you want to produce an integrative project (6 credits)
instead of writing a comprehensive exam (3 credits), your
electives will include 3 credit hours of Applied Theology
electives plus another 15 credits of general electives.
Work on the integrative project should begin no later than
September if you intend to graduate in April of the following
year; indeed, the earlier one starts preparing for the
integrative project, the better.
If you want to write a thesis (12 credits) instead of a
comprehensive exam (3 credits), your electives will include
12 credits of general electives. Work on the thesis should
begin no later than September if you intend to graduate
in April of the following year. You should meet with your
supervisor in the Winter term to discuss the project so that
you can develop a thesis proposal over the Summer.
R
ECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
for
Completing in tWo or tHree Years
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Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
Fall terM start
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Winter
NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
winter terM start
Winter
NT Foundations
Electives: 6 credits
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
Winter
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Electives: 6 credits
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ECOMMENDED WAYS
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two-year plan
Year 1
WINTER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I ¬
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
Year 2
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: Biblical Book Study
Elective: 3 credits
Seminar ¬ ¬
WINTER: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬
Theology Overview
Integrative Exam
three-year plan
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I ¬
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
Year 2
FALL: Biblical Book Study
Electives: 6 credits
WINTER: Theology Overview
Electives: 6 credits
Year 3
FALL: Seminar ¬ ¬
Electives: 6 credits
WINTER: Gospel & Culture ¬ ¬ ¬
Elective: 3 credits
Integrative Exam
¬ In this concentration, you may choose to take either History
of Christianity I or II (HIST 501 or 502). The above schedules
are based on taking History I. If you elect instead to take
History II, you will need to modify your schedule accordingly.
¬ ¬ In the Christian Studies track you may take any seminar
for which you have the necessary prerequisites.
¬ ¬ ¬ In place of the course Gospel and Culture, you may take
Soul of Ministry (Winter term).
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Fall terM start (8 terMs)
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
Intro Greek or Hebrew
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
WINTER: NT Foundations Intro
Greek or Hebrew
Christian Thought & Culture II
Soul of Ministry
SUMMER: Intro Greek or Hebrew
Electives: 6 credits
Year 2
FALL: Supervised Ministry A (Part 1)
Missional Church
Biblical Exegesis
Theology I
WINTER: Supervised Ministry A (Part 2)
Preaching & Worship
History of Christianity II
Theology II
SUMMER: Electives: 12 credits
Year 3
FALL: Supervised Ministry B (Part 1)
Pastoral Care
Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism
History of Christian Doctrine
WINTER: Supervised Ministry B (Part 2)
Missional Leadership
Pastoral Ethics
Advanced Exegesis
winter terM start (10 terMs)
Year 1
WINTER: NT Foundations
Soul of Ministry
Electives: 6 credits
SUMMER: Intro Greek or Hebrew: 6
credits
FALL: OT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Biblical Language (Interm or Intro)
Christian Thought & Culture I
Year 2
WINTER: Biblical Language (Interm or
Intro)
Christian Thought & Culture II
Electives: 6 credits
SUMMER: Electives: 6 credits
FALL: Supervised Ministry A (Part 1)
Missional Church
History of Christianity I
Theology I
Year 3
WINTER: Supervised Ministry A (Part 2)
Preaching & Worship
History of Christianity II
Theology II
FALL: Supervised Ministry B (Part 1)
Pastoral Care & Ethics
Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism
History of Christian Doctrine
Year 4
WINTER: Supervised Ministry B (Part 2)
Missional Leadership
Pastoral Ethics
Advanced Exegesis
master of divinitY program
The following tables give recommended pathways for completing the MDiv
program in a three-year and in a four-year plan. The MDiv program also has
optional concentrations
for students who wish to focus in specific directions
THREE-YEAR mdiv plan
suMMer terM start (9 terMs)
Year 1
SUMMER: Intro Greek or Hebrew: 6
credits
FALL: OT Foundations
Biblical Language (Interm or Intro)
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Language (Interm or Intro)
Christian Thought & Culture II Soul
of Ministry
Year 2
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: Supervised Ministry A (Part 1)
Missional Church
Biblical Exegesis
Theology I
WINTER: Supervised Ministry A (Part 2)
Preaching & Worship
History of Christianity II
Theology II
Year 3
SUMMER: Electives: 9 credits
FALL: Supervised Ministry B (Part 1)
Pastoral Care
Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism
History of Christian Doctrine
WINTER: Supervised Ministry B (Part 2)
Missional Leadership
Pastoral Ethics
Advanced Exegesis
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Fall terM start (11 terMs)
Year 1
FALL: OT Foundations
Introductory Greek or Hebrew I
Christian Thought & Culture I
History of Christianity I
WINTER: NT Foundations
Introductory Greek or Hebrew II
Christian Thought & Culture II
Soul of Ministry
Year 2
FALL: Missional Church
Biblical Exegesis
Biblical Language
Elective: 3 credits
WINTER: Preaching & Worship
Missional Leadership
History of Christianity II
Biblical Language
SUMMER: Electives: 6 credits
Year 3
FALL: Supervised Ministry A (Part 1)
Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism
Theology I
Elective: 3 credits
WINTER: Supervised Ministry A (Part 2)
Advanced Exegesis
Theology II
Elective: 3 credits
Year 4
FALL: Supervised Ministry B (Part 1)
Pastoral Care
History of Christian Doctrine
WINTER: Supervised Ministry B (Part 2)
Pastoral Ethics
Elective: 3 credits
winter terM start (13 terMs)
Year 1
WINTER: NT Foundations
Soul of Ministry
Elective: 3 credits
SUMMER: Intro Greek or Hebrew: 6
credits
FALL: OT Foundations
Biblical Exegesis
Biblical Language (Interm or Intro)
Christian Thought & Culture I
Year 2
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Language (Interm or Intro)
Christian Thought & Culture II
Elective: 3 credits
FALL: Missional Church
History of Christianity I
Elective: 3 credits
Year 3
WINTER: Preaching & Worship
Missional Leadership
History of Christianity II
FALL: Supervised Ministry A (Part
1) Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism
Theology I
Elective: 3 credits
Year 4
WINTER: Supervised Ministry A (Part 2)
Advanced Exegesis
Theology II
Elective: 3 credits
FALL: Supervised Ministry B (Part 1)
Pastoral Care
History of Christian Doctrine
Year 5
WINTER: Supervised Ministry B (Part 2)
Pastoral Ethics
Elective: 3 credits
FOUR-YEAR mdiv plan
suMMer terM start (12 terMs)
Year 1
SUMMER: Intro Greek or Hebrew: 6
credits
FALL: OT Foundations
Biblical Language (Interm or Intro)
Christian Thought & Culture I
Elective: 3 credits
WINTER: NT Foundations
Biblical Language (Interm or Intro)
Christian Thought & Culture II Soul
of Ministry
Year 2
SUMMER: Electives: 6 credits
FALL: Missional Church
Biblical Exegesis
History of Christianity I
WINTER: Preaching & Worship
Missional Leadership
History of Christianity II
Year 3
FALL: Supervised Ministry A (Part 1)
Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism
Theology I
Elective: 3 credits
WINTER: Supervised Ministry A (Part 2)
Advanced Exegesis
Theology II
Elective: 3 credits
Year 4
FALL: Supervised Ministry B (Part 1)
Pastoral Care
History of Christian Doctrine
WINTER: Supervised Ministry B (Part 2)
Pastoral Ethics
Elective: 3 credits
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your proposal is when coming into the program,
the less time it will take.
Note: The Winter Term Start pathway ends with a
term having only 6 creditshours. Because none of
these credits include a thesis, you would not be
eligible for a Canadian Student Loan in that term.
American students would, however, be eligible for
a US Student Loan.
The ThM program requires a minimum of 24 credit
hours. Depending on the content of your previous
theological degree and on your intended subject
for your thesis or your major paper, there could
be additional courses to complete. The following
pathways map out how you can complete the 24
credit hours required of all ThM students.
Note: The length of time it takes to complete a
thesis varies from student to student. The clearer
THESIS traCk
MAJOR PAPER traCk
suMMer terM start
Summer
Elective: 6 credits
Fall
Seminar in area of thesis
Thesis: 6 credits
Winter
ThM Seminar
Thesis: 6 credits
suMMer terM start
Summer
Electives: 6 credits
Fall
Seminar in area of major paper
Seminar in any discipline
Elective: 3 credits
Winter
ThM Seminar
Major Paper
Elective: 3 credits
Fall terM start
Fall
Seminar (in area of thesis)
Elective: 6 credits
Winter
ThM Seminar
Thesis: 12 credits
Summer
Thesis completion
Fall terM start
Fall
Seminar in area of major paper
Seminar in any discipline
Electives: 6 credits
Winter
ThM Seminar
Major Paper
Electives: 6 credits
winter terM start
Winter
ThM Seminar
Seminar in area of thesis
Elective: 3 credits
Summer
Thesis preparation
Fall
Thesis: 6 credits
Elective: 3 credits
Winter
Thesis: 6 credits
winter terM start
Winter
ThM Seminar
Seminar in any discipline
Elective: 3 credits
Fall
Seminar in area of major paper
Electives: 6 credits
Winter
Major Paper
Elective: 3 credits
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