Master of Arts (M.A.) Outcomes
Formation
A graduate of United’s Master of Arts degree program will develop the ability to:
- Authentic Spirituality: demonstrate and nurture an authentic spirituality founded upon their religious beliefs and spiritual commitments
- Differentiation of Self: differentiate one’s self in peer, communal, and ministerial relationships
- Moral Imagination: cultivate and employ moral imagination in addressing multiple facets of ethical challenges
- Emotional Intelligence: identify and utilize emotional intelligence in deepening self-reflection and engagement with others
- Humility: foster humility in oneself in order to build trust, relationship, and collaboration with others
- Generativity: demonstrate generativity through concrete plans and actions toward social agency and transformation
Religious Heritage
A graduate of United’s Master of Arts degree program will be able to:
- Religious Texts: interpret the founding religious texts of their tradition with proficiency
- Theological Traditions: summarize various theological, cultural, and historical expressions of their tradition and meaningfully dialogue with other traditions
- Ethics and Justice: articulate the theological bases of ethical praxis and demonstrate commitment to justice and public stewardship
Contextualization
A graduate of United’s Master of Arts degree program will be able to:
- Academic Contextualization: acquire a significant degree of familiarity with and appreciation for a specified area of study within the academic disciplines of religion/theology
Vocational Performance
A graduate of United’s Master of Arts degree program will be able to:
- Academic Skills: meaningfully engage with an area of study through the performance of skills necessary for rigorous academic research and writing
