The MA degree program in Ethics and Justice will provide you with focused academic training in theological disciplines with a focus on theological and religious ethics.
This program may be a good fit for you if you are interested in pursuing:
- A doctorate in theological ethics in preparation for work as a professor in a seminary, divinity school or college or as a public theologian
- A career as an ethics teacher in a private school or church
- A career as a leader of a social justice ministry or an organization involved in ethical leadership or thought leadership concerning social justice concerns (e.g., an environmental or economic program, a progressive ethical think-tank, etc.)
Concentration Learning Outcomes
In addition to achieving the core MA degree learning outcomes, a graduate of the MA in Ethics and Justice program will be able to apply to their academic study an appropriate critical analysis of and reflection on social issues from a variety of ethical perspectives.
United’s MA at a Glance
- 36 credits
- Eleven 3-credit courses plus a 3-credit thesis, or ten 3-credit courses plus a 6-credit thesis
- Can be completed within two years if you take a full-time course load of 9 credits per trimester and complete your thesis in one trimester
- All MA concentrations can be completed entirely via distance learning; many courses can be taken completely asynchronously
Program Course Guide Sheet for Academic Year 2025–2026
PRIMARY OUTCOME |
NUMBER OF COURSES | COURSES |
Theology | 2 |
Invitation to Theology: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
Choose one:
History of Christian Theologies
History of Modern Theologies
|
Textual Hermeneutics | 2 |
Introduction to Religious Texts
One 2000-level Religious Texts course |
Ethics and Justice | 2 |
Choose one:
Christian Ethics
Comparative Religious Ethics
Choose one:
Queer and Trans Theologies
Black and Womanist Theologies
|
Concentration | 5 |
Two additional Ethics and Justice courses
Three elective courses (as approved by advisor) |
Research and Communication | 1 |
MA Thesis
|
DEGREE TOTAL |
12 |
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