Graduate Academic Catalog 2022-2023

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Graduate Academic Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theology, M.A.

Program Director: Mark Baker

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate commitment to live as a disciple of Jesus in Christian community.
Articulate commitment to a biblical theological Christian perspective.
Interpret diverse cultural contexts of ministry using theological perspectives integrated with social scientific approaches.
Practice Leadership skills in education.
Summarize, interpret and apply the assumptions, historical perspectives, theories and relevant literature of the academic disciplines vital to educational leadership.
Demonstrate strong research and writing skills.
Develop a solid foundation in the chosen field of study (theology, OT, or NT).

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno

Required Courses (60 Units)

Foundations

BIB 709 - Bible Knowledge Requirement Seminar Credits 0
BIB 720 - The Church and God's Mission in the World Credits 3 *
BIB 725 - Understanding, Interpreting and Teaching Scripture Credits 2 - 3
Must be taken as a 3 unit course
BIB 750 - Old Testament Theology Credits 3 **
HIST 712 - History of Christianity Credits 3
MIN 704 - Discerning Vocation and Calling Credits 1 *
MIN 750D - Cross-Cultural Encounter: San Francisco Credits 1.5
THEO 712 - The Story of the Church and Its Theology Credits 2 - 3
Must be taken as a 3 unit course

Expanding the Base

BIB 726 - Advanced Biblical Interpretation Credits 2
BIB 752 - New Testament Theology Credits 3 **
MIN 760 - Practicum Assessment and Discernment Credits 0
HIST 716 - The Evangelical Anabaptist Story Credits 3 or
THEO 760 - Evangelical Anabaptist Confessions of Faith Credits 3 or
HIST 718 - North American Religious History Credits 3
THEO 730 - Discipleship and Ethics Credits 2 - 3 *
Must be taken as a 3 unit course
THEO 734 - Contemporary Theology Credits 2 - 3
Must be taken as a 3 unit course

Practicing the Theory (3 Units)

Choose one:

COUN 724 - Interpersonal Communication Credits 2 - 3 or
Must be taken as a 3 unit course
MIN 718 - Effective Contemporary Public Communication Credits 3
MIN 732 - Church Educational Ministries Credits 3 or
MIN 740 - Preaching I Credits 3 or
MIN 742 - Preaching for Contemporary Listeners Credits 3 or
MIN 793A - The Practice of Ministry I Credits 1.5 * and
MIN 793B - The Practice of Ministry II Credits 1.5 *

Capstone Learning

BIB 790TH - Senior Seminar - Theology Credits 3 * or
THEO 799 - Thesis Credits 3 - 6 *
MIN 770TH - Ministry Discernment - Theology Credits 0

Electives

Theology or History courses 9 Units
Bible course 3 Units
Free electives 7.5-10.5 Units

Note:

*Must be FPU Biblical Seminary course.

**At least one biblical theology course must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.