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Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Arts, students will be able to: 1. Integrate a sound understanding of Scripture with the contents of their respective emphasized disciplines (ULO 3). 2. Explain the major doctrines of Christianity, including their biblical basis, historical development, and contemporary relevance, and assess non-evangelical doctrines from an evangelical perspective (ULO 1). 3. a. Explain the basic elements of Spiritual Theology, namely, the nature, process, and practices of spiritual growth (ULO 1); b. demonstrate how knowledge of self integrates with knowledge of God in one's own life (ULO 2); c. demonstrate relational skills that develop community (ULO 3); d. articulate how the biblical teaching on vocation shapes one's own understanding of vocation and gainful employment (ULO 1, 2, 3). 4. Perform and report research in their respective disciplines at a level sufficient to begin a doctoral program (ULO 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 5) section of this catalog. Requirements Admission Requirements Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Arts degree or its academic equivalent from an accredited college with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). All applicants must submit a written statement outlining their vocational objectives and how the degree might relate to those objectives. For special admissions deadlines and requirements involved in the Spiritual Formation concentration, contact Graduate Admissions. Due to the limited enrollment in this concentration, all applicants will be personally interviewed. Academic Probation Students are placed on academic probation if their grade point average for any semester falls below 3.0 and will remain on probation as long as the single semester or cumulative grade point average remains below 3.0. Probation students are granted one semester in which to bring their academic work up to the required level (3.0) for continuance in the seminary. A student cannot graduate while on probation. Graduation Requirements 1. Satisfactorily complete 64–66 semester credits as outlined in the curriculum requirements below. The rate of progress for many students is 11–12 credits per semester, allowing the program to be completed in three years. 2. Submit an acceptable capstone project, as determined by the department of concentration. Students in Spiritual Formation concentration submit an acceptable Spiritual Formation Master's Project-Thesis, which includes 3 credits for writing and one credit for personal growth exploration. The Project-Thesis must involve both
a theoretical and practical-experiential dimension in consultation with thesis advisor. Students in other MA concentrations will receive specific directions about their capstone project from their respective departments. 3. At least 24 of the total credits required for the degree program must be completed in residency at Biola. Advanced Standing, Reduction and transfer credit are not considered residency credits. 4. Obtain a 3.0 average with no grade below a "C-" in all courses to be credited toward graduation. 5. Complete the entire program in no more than five years. 6. Meet with a Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation to declare intent to graduate. (See Graduate Graduation Check description in Admission,
Enrollment and Graduation Requirements section). Concentration Requirements Program Structure
The academic programs leading to the degree Master of Arts with concentrations in Bible Exposition, Biblical and Theological Studies/ Diversified, New Testament, Old Testament, Philosophy, Spiritual Formation, and Theology are comprised of 64–66 credits structured in common to include: 1. Biblical and theological foundations. 2. Spiritual Formation Focus (SFF). 3. Academic specialization in one of four disciplines requiring biblical language studies, or general studies in which biblical languages are not required. 4. Additional elective courses determined by the student in consultation with the advisor. Reduction Applicants who have taken undergraduate courses in biblical or theological studies may request a program reduction based on collegiate work. See Talbot Admissions Requirements for details. Note: if master's level courses are reduced based on undergraduate coursework, some Ph.D. programs may require additional graduate courses in order to meet doctoral program requirements. Curriculum (64 Credits) Core Requirements The following are the core requirements for all Talbot Master
of Arts Concentrations except the Spiritual Formation Concentration and Biblical and Theological Studies/ Diversified (Kyiv Extension) Concentration. The core requirements for these concentrations are listed separately. TTBE 517 Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods
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TTBE 519 TTBE 520 TTHT 514 TTSF 501
Survey of Genesis–Malachi Survey of Matthew–Revelation Historical Theology Survey
Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines
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TTSF 505
Talbot Spiritual Direction I
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