Graduate preparation and prerequisites
The published prerequisite is 24 undergraduate semester hours or 12 graduate semester hours in biblical or theological studies, taken through Canon or transferred from other sources. Programs build on an earned bachelor degree.
Most listed master programs require 36 credit hours beyond the bachelor degree; the Master of Theology outline requires 60. A thesis or project is part of each listed curriculum.
Master of Christian Education
A 36-hour program with a focused subject concentration and a master thesis or project.
Curriculum and credit hours
| Course or requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Christian Education | 21 |
| Old Testament, New Testament | 9 |
| Practical Theology | Not specified |
| RES699 Master Thesis / Project | 6 |
The catalog lists Practical Theology without a separate credit value. Admissions confirms its allocation.
Master of Christian or Pastoral Counseling
A 36-hour program with a focused subject concentration and a master thesis or project.
Curriculum and credit hours
| Course or requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Counseling Studies | 21 |
| Old Testament, New Testament | 9 |
| Practical Theology | Not specified |
| RES699 Master Thesis / Project | 6 |
The catalog lists Practical Theology without a separate credit value. Admissions confirms its allocation.
Master of Theology
A 60-hour program combining biblical studies, systematic theology, hermeneutics, languages and a thesis or project.
Curriculum and credit hours
| Course or requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Old Testament, New Testament Studies | 15 |
| Systematic Theology | 30 |
| THE630 Hermeneutics | 3 |
| GRK501 and GRK601 or | 6 |
| HEB501 and HEB601 | Not specified |
| RES699 Master Thesis / Project | 6 |
The language requirement is listed as GRK501 and GRK601, or HEB501 and HEB601, for 6 credits. Confirm your approved language option.
Master of Sacramental Theology
A 36-hour program with a focused subject concentration and a master thesis or project.
Curriculum and credit hours
| Course or requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Sacramental Theology | 15 |
| Systematic Theology | 3 |
| Practical Theology | 12 |
| RES699 Master Thesis / Project | 6 |
Master of Biblical Studies: New Testament
A 36-hour biblical-studies program with New Testament concentration and Greek language study.
Curriculum and credit hours
| Course or requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Systematic Theology | 9 |
| New Testament Studies | 12 |
| THE630 Hermeneutics | 3 |
| GRK501 & GRK601 | 6 |
| RES699 Master Thesis / Project | 6 |
Master of Biblical Studies: Old Testament
A 36-hour biblical-studies program with Old Testament concentration and Hebrew language study.
Curriculum and credit hours
| Course or requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Systemic Theology | 9 |
| Old Testament Studies | 12 |
| THE630 Hermeneutics | 3 |
| HEB501 & HEB601 | 6 |
| RES699 Master Thesis / Project | 6 |
Canon degrees are ecclesiastical and intended for religious vocations and service. Review degree information and confirm that your intended award meets your goals before enrolling.
Build your personal degree plan
Discuss your education, experience and goals with admissions. Request written confirmation of your program requirements, approved transfer credits and financial arrangements.