The MA in Religion and Theology degree program will prepare you for doctoral work in religion and theology or become a religious or theological educator and thought leader in a variety of contexts. The MA in Religion and Theology program is designed for people who are interested in a non-ordained, academic career. People who wish to combine the academic study of religion and theology with ordination or preparation for ministry should pursue the MDiv in Religion and Theology.
This program may be a good fit for you if you are interested in pursuing a career as a:
In addition to achieving the core MA degree learning outcomes, a graduate of the Religion and Theology program will be able to:
LEARNING OUTCOME |
NUMBER OF COURSES | COURSES |
Religious Texts | 2 |
RT1001 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 |
What is Religion?
Constructive Theology
Three elective courses (as approved by advisor)
|
Academic Skills | 1 | MA Thesis |
CONCENTRATION SUBTOTAL |
6 | |
DEGREE TOTAL |
12 |
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