The Directed Study Master’s Degree program will deepen your knowledge of an area of study that does not fall under the other four MA concentrations offered at United (Biblical Studies, Ethics and Justice, Religion and Theology, and Theology and the Arts). This flexible, self-designed concentration can prepare you for doctoral studies, teaching, or various specialized ministries.
This program may be a good fit for you if you are interested in pursuing a career as:
In addition to the core MA degree learning outcomes, the outcomes for the MA Directed Study program will be based on the elective courses that the student selects in consultation with their advisor.
LEARNING OUTCOME |
NUMBER OF COURSES | COURSES |
Religious Texts | 2 |
Introduction to Religious Texts
One 2000-level Religious Texts course |
Theological Tradition | 2 |
Invitation to Theology: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
Choose one: History of Christian Theologies
History of Modern Theologies |
Ethics/Justice | 2 |
Choose one:
Christian Ethics
Comparative Religious Ethics Choose one:
Queer and Trans Theologies
Black and Womanist Theologies |
CORE SUBTOTAL |
6 | |
Academic Contextualization | 5 | Five elective courses (as approved by advisor) |
Academic Skills | 1 | MA Thesis |
CONCENTRATION SUBTOTAL |
5 | |
DEGREE TOTAL |
12 |
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