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Program OverviewMA in Bible and Theology (Online)

(pending accreditation approval)

The Hargrove School of Adult & Graduate Studies at Lincoln Christian University offers theMaster of Arts in Bible and Theology as a 12-course, 36-hour graduate program deliveredentirely online. The goal of the MA in Bible and Theology is

to enable Christians to understand the Scriptures holistically and to think theologically in order to inform and enrich their personal and professional lives, regardless of their vocation

.This program is intended for Christians who want to delve more deeply into the unsearchableriches of Scripture. While not designed to prepare people for full-time, vocational ministry (LCUhas aSeminarythat does that), this online program will provide a strong biblical and theologicalfoundation for anyone serving the Church, as well as the workplace. Though it is a graduatedegree, it is not a technical degree (no Greek or Hebrew requirements). The only two basicadmission requirements are an accredited baccalaureate degree (in any area) and a longing tolearn to think biblically and theologically, to view the world from a biblical perspective.The online nature of this program may appeal especially to Christians in various settings indiverse places, including international students. All online courses are seven weeks in length,with two courses offered back to back each term (Fall, Spring, Summer). This format allowsbusy adults to focus on one course at a time and still complete all requirements in two years.The program includes a fixed core of six courses that provide a broad foundation in biblical andtheological studies at the graduate level. The program includes a flexible slate of six electivecourses that allow students to focus in Old Testament, New Testament, and/or Theology.Students complete the core courses as part of a cohort of 10-15 students who begin and endthe program together, providing a strong Christian community of peer learners along the way.The elective courses allow students to interact with a wider range of colleagues, with flexibility inthe courses chosen. In addition, students with appropriate graduate coursework from anaccredited institution may transfer in up to 18 hours. The entire program culminates in acapstone experience that results in either a research-based paper or field-based project.The director of this program is Dr. Clay Ham, Provost at Lincoln Christian University. Assistinghim isDr. Trevor Cochell, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Graduatesof this program will…1.

Live faithfully

by reflecting key biblical values in their personal and professional lives.2.

Think biblically

by developing proficiencies in Bible study and in basic theology,particularly from the perspective of a biblical worldview.3.

Grow intellectually

by thinking critically, learning collaboratively, and communicatingeffectively, especially in areas related to biblical and theological studies.4.

Improve professionally

by demonstrating competencies in biblical understandingand theological thinking that are applicable to their professional settings.5.

Learn continually

by acquiring graduate-level information literacy skills appropriatefor lifelong learning in the field of Bible and theology.

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Program RequirementsMA in Bible and Theology (Online)

1. HARGROVE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS (0 hours)

HS600 Introduction to Online Learning (0-credit, 2 weeks)

2. BIBLE AND THEOLOGY CORE REQUIREMENTS (18 hours)*

BT611 Introduction to Christian Theology (Dr. Steven Cone)BT612 Introduction to the Bible (Dr. Chris Keith)BT613 Introduction to Biblical Research (Dr. Anthony LeDonne)BT614 Christian Worldview Studies (Dr. Robert Kurka)BT615 Interpreting the Bible (Dr. Fred Johnson)BT700 Capstone Project/Paper (Dr. Clay Ham/Dr. Trevor Cochell)

3. BIBLE AND THEOLOGY ELECTIVES (18 hours)*

NOTE: The list of courses below is meant to be preliminary and partial, not final or comprehensive.

An optional course for either OT or NT is BT619 Logos Bible Software

Old Testament Courses:

BT621 Church’s Use of the OTBT623 GenesisBT627 DeuteronomyBT631 PsalmsBT635 Prophetic LiteratureBT640 IsaiahBT641 JeremiahBT6xx Other OT elective courses

New Testament Courses:

BT651 Life and Ministry of JesusBT653 Sermon on the MountBT654 Jesus and Spiritual FormationBT656 Gospel of MarkBT658 Gospel of John

New Testament Courses (continued):

BT659 Book of ActsBT660 RomansBT674 HebrewsBT6xx Other NT elective courses

Theology Courses:

BT681 History of TheologyBT684 Theology and PostmodernityBT687 Theology and SpiritualityBT689 ApologeticsBT690 Biblical WorldviewBT691 Theological EthicsBT692 Theology of WorkBT696 Theology and World ReligionsBT6xx Other elective courses*

This 36-hour MA program allows up to 18 hours of transfer work, provided the courses being transferred arecomparable in nature, are documented on an official transcript (with a grade of C or higher) from an accreditedgraduate institution, and are approved by the program director. Students who have completed comparablecourse work at Lincoln Christian Seminary (and not already applied to a degree) may transfer up to 27 hours.

NOTE: This program is scheduled to begin January 2011, pending final accreditation approval. Thecalendar of courses for the 2011 schedule will include the following classes:

Spring 2011

(courses in italic font are electives)

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BT611 (Cone)—January 10-February 27

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BT612 (Keith)—March 7-April 24

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BT653 (Giles)—January 10-February 27

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BT684 (Simpson)—March 7-April 24

Summer 2011

(courses in italic font are electives)