Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics
Admission Requirements
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average (GPA) equivalent to a “B” or higher in all undergraduate study.
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2. One pastoral and at least one character reference.
3. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Transcripts must be official, that is, mailed directly from your previous colleges and/or universities in a sealed envelope to the Biola Office of Graduate Admissions.
Faculty
Craig J. Hazen, Ph.D.
Director
Bloom, Craig, DeWeese, Geivett, Gomes, Hazen, Moreland, Rae, W. Russell
Professors
Official documents for admission or evaluation become part of the student’s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution.
Note:
Horner, Reynolds, F. Sanders, S. Smith
Associate Professors
C. Jones, K. Lewis, Spears
Graduation Requirements
Assistant Professors
The M.A. in Christian Apologetics is a 36 unit program that includes the following:
Mission & Learning Outcomes
A. Completing the Required Program of Study: Core Courses in Biblical Studies (11 units): CSAP 521 Survey of Genesis–Malachi
The Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics is designed for individuals who desire academic and practical preparation for proclaiming and defending the historic doctrines of the Christian faith. Students are prepared to articulate a Christian worldview reverently, with intelligence, confidence and compassion. The program fosters personal spiritual growth and maturity through guided study of the Scriptures and theology, mutual encouragement in the Christian life and intellectual rigor. The program incorporates knowledge and perspective from many academic disciplines and provides stimulating graduate education for those who wish to engage unbelievers effectively in the world of ideas. The curriculum is accessible to students who may have little or no formal academic training in biblical studies, theology or philosophy. Many of the courses in this program are available in a distance learning format that combines short-term campus visits with distance learning. The distance learning program is designed to make the M.A. in Christian Apologetics available to students who cannot relocate to southern California for the regular residential program. This program may not qualify for financial aid or deferring of educational loan payments. Applicants who might be interested in the distance learning format should contact the Apologetics Program Office for more information at (562) 906-4570.
Units: 3
Survey of Matthew–Revelation
Units: 3
CSAP 522
Hermeneutics & Bible Study Methods
Units: 3
CSAP 527
Distance learning M.A. students must substitute an elective course for CSAP 527. Scripture: Authority, Canon & Criticism
Units: 1 - 2
CSAP 529
CSAP 529 should be taken for 2 units.
Core Courses in Theology (8 units): CSAP 510
Apologetics Research & Writing Essential Christian Doctrine
Units: 1
Units: 1 - 2
CSAP 541
CSAP 541 should be taken for 2 units.
Essential Christian Doctrine II
Units: 1 - 2
CSAP 542
CSAP 542 should be taken for 2 units.
Historical Theology
Units: 3
CSAP 550
Electives (17 units): Apologetics Electives: 14 units Apologetics, Professional Studies or University Electives: 3 units
B. Maintaining a 2.5 average with no grade below a C in all courses to be credited toward graduation. Students cannot graduate while on probation.
C. Completing a minimum of 24 units in the degree program at Biola University. All degree components must be completed as graded courses. Students taking courses in the distance learning format are required to participate in our on-campus summer lectures for one or two weeks in July.
D. Completing the entire program in no more than five years.
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