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The Master of Arts - Academic Track provides students the opportunity to pursue a concentration in an area of theological interest while also providing a broad foundation for further graduate study or for general educational or vocational use.
Specialization for the Academic Track Include:
Black Church (through the Urban Theological Institute)
Town and Country (through the Town and Country Church Institute)
Biblical Studies
History
Theology
Pastoral Care
Anglican Studies
Liturgy
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Lutheran Studies
Other specializations may be available in consultation with an academic advisor.
This degree is normally a two-year program when taken full-time and requires a total of 51 academic credits, plus a thesis in the area of specialization, and additional non-credit requirements. Courses are available on both campuses in various formats: residential, hybrid, intensive, and online. If the degree is not completed within four years, the student must petition the faculty for continuance in the degree program.
Admission Requirement: