Master of Arts in Religion
Master of Arts in Religion Introduction The MA-R program is intended for persons wishing to obtain an academic degree in
The Master of Divinity is a professional degree designed to prepare and upgrade pastors, Bible workers, and chaplains. This program accepts students who hold a baccalaureate degree in religion or another area or a master’s degree in ministry/theology. The minimum duration of the program is two years, plus any time needed to meet prerequisites. This program is also available online.
Have at least 54 semester hours in religion at the undergraduate level or 36 semester hours at the graduate level, preferably evenly divided between the areas of Biblical Studies, Theological-Historical Studies and Applied Theology. Prerequisites that remain upon admission shall be taken as advised by the program director. All the prerequisite courses need to be done before 50% of the program is completed.
In order to complete the Master of Divinity program the following 72 semester hours must be completed:
Program Structure | Credits |
|---|---|
Applied Theology | 30 |
Biblical Studies | 18 |
Theological-Historical Studies | 18 |
General Courses | 6 |
TOTAL | 72 |
Applied Theology | 30 |
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Complete the following required courses: | |
CHMN 550 Field Evangelism | 3 |
CHMN 555 Applied Theology Colloquium I | 1 |
CHMN 579 Ministry and Spiritual Life | 3 |
CHMN 658 Advanced Church Ministry Practicum I/II | 2 |
LEAD 510 Biblical Foundations of Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
MSSN 577 Growing Disciples and Mission | 3 |
Complete the following elective courses: | |
CHMN ______ CHMN Course | 3 |
LEAD ______ LEAD Course | 3 |
MSSN ______ MSSN Course | 3 |
MSSN ______ MSSN Course | 3 |
______ ______ CHMN, MSSN, or LEAD Course | 3 |
Biblical Studies | 18 |
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Complete the following required course: | |
OTST/NTST 512 Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
Complete one of the following courses: | |
OTST 540 Hebrew Grammar | 3 |
OTST 544 Software-assisted Hebrew Readings | 3 |
Complete one of the following courses: | |
NTST 540 Greek Grammar | 3 |
NTST 544 Software-assisted Greek Readings | 3 |
Complete three elective courses: | |
OTST ______ OTST Course | 3 |
NTST ______ NTST Course | 3 |
______ ______ OTST or NTST Course | 3 |
Theological-Historical Studies | 18 |
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Complete the following required courses: | |
CHIS 570 History of the Seventh-day Adventist Church | 3 |
THST 531 Distinctive Doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church | 3 |
Complete the following elective courses: | |
CHIS ______ CHIS Course | 3 |
______ ______ THST or CHPH Course | 3 |
______ ______ THST or CHPH Course | 3 |
______ ______ THST or CHPH Course | 3 |
General Courses | 6 |
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Complete the following required courses: | |
GSEM 608 Advanced Methods of Teaching Bible | 3 |
Complete one of the following courses: | |
GSEM 600 Applied Theology Research and Writing | 3 |
GSEM 630 Documentary Research and Writing | 3 |
With the new MDiv online curriculum, you can complete the degree in less than four years.
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The Master of Divinity is a professional degree designed to prepare and upgrade pastors, Bible workers, and chaplains. It is accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) and the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA). This program accepts students who hold a baccalaureate degree in religion or another area or a master’s degree in ministry/theology. The minimum duration of the program is two years, plus any time needed to meet prerequisites. This program is also available online modality but only to those without any prerequisites.
| Outcomes | Competencies |
| Personal and Spiritual Development |
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| Professional Knowledge |
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| Christian Commitment |
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The maximum credit load is 15 semester hours per regular semester and 9 semester hours in an intersemester. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.75 will be placed on scholastic probation. Students placed on scholastic probation are limited to 12 semester hours per regular semester or 6 semester hours in the intersemester until the scholastic probation is lifted.
A Directed Study should only be taken in case of a scheduling conflict or to fulfill a special coursework need of the student. A maximum of 9 credits of Directed Study work may be taken. A student may not use the Directed Study option in place of a core requirement without specific ASAC approval.
Have at least 54 semester hours in religion at the undergraduate level or 36 semester hours at the graduate level. All the prerequisite courses need to be done before 50% of the program is completed. Those who want to accomplish their prerequisites at AIIAS must earn 12 credits from each of the areas of Applied Theology, Biblical Studies, and Theological-Historical Studies.
Applied Theology courses must be the following:
The maximum credits by transfer and the challenge of courses through challenge exams may not exceed 18 semester hours. Master of Ministry and Master of Arts in Ministry degrees from AIIAS may transfer up to 36 credits into the MDiv program.
In order to complete the Master of Divinity program the following 72 semester hours must be completed.
| Master of Divinity Curriculum | |
|---|---|
| Applied Theology | 30 units |
| Required Courses | 15 units |
| CHMN 550 | Field Evangelism (3 units) |
| CHMN 555 | Applied Theology Colloquium I (1 unit) |
| CHMN 579 | Ministry and Spiritual Life (3 units) |
| CHMN 658 | Advanced Church Ministry Practicum I/II (2 units) |
| LEAD 510 | Biblical Foundations of Leadership and Ethics (3 units) |
| MSSN 577 | Growing Disciples and Mission (3 units) |
| Elective Courses | 15 units |
One Church Ministry Course (3 units) One Leadership Course (3 units) Two Mission Courses (6 units) One CHMN/MSSN/LEAD Course (3 units) | |
| Biblical Studies | 18 units |
| Required Courses | 9 units |
| NTST 540 | Greek Grammar (3 units) |
| OTST 540 | Hebrew Grammar (3 units) |
| OTST/NTST 512 | Biblical Hermeneutics (3 units) |
| Elective Courses | 9 units |
One Old Testament Course (3) One New Testament Course (3) One OTST/NTST Course (3) | |
| Theological-Historical Studies | 18 units |
| Required Courses | 6 units |
| CHIS 570 | History of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (3 units) |
| THST 531 | Distinctive Doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (3 units) |
| Elective Courses | 12 units |
One Church History Course (3 units) Three THST/CHOH Courses (9 units) | |
| General Courses | 6 units |
| GSEM 608 | Advanced Methods of Teaching Bible (3 units) |
| One of the following: | |
| GSEM 600 | Applied Theology Research and Writing (3 units) |
| GSEM 630 | Documentary Research and Writing (3 units) |
| TOTAL UNITS | 72 units |
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