Wesley Biblical Seminary Academics

Master of Arts: Theology concentration

The theology concentration builds on a solid biblical foundation and investigates the depths and nuances of Christian theology as interpreted by theologians in the Wesleyan tradition. Because a second year of New Testament Greek is required, t,The student will be well served to have completed one year of Greek before entrance into this concentration. No thesis is required.

Theology Concentration

Interpretation: Scripture, Theology & History (35)

BT 500  The Bible's Authority & Interpretation 2
NT 512  New Testament History & Interpretation 3
OT 514 Old Testament History & Interpretation I 3
NT 531 The Gospels 3
NT 521 Greek Reading & Syntax 3
NT 642 The Epistles with Greek 3
HT 506 History of Christian Thought 3
ST 504  Christ, Revelation, God, Humanity 3
ST 505  Salvation, Holy Spirit, Church, Last Things 3
ST 519 Theology of John Wesley 3
Theology and Philosophy Electives 6

Spiritual Formation (4)

DS 500  Personal Discipleship & Formation 2
  Cumulative Formation Practices 2

Context and Mission (4)

ST 620 Theology of Evangelism 2
PH 701 Apologetics in Cultural Change 2

                                                                                   
Leadership & Ministry (3)

PM 510 Theology and Theory of Leadership 2
RS 778 Summative Evaluation 1
General Electives 4

Total Hours:  50