Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics Faculty Director: Craig J. Hazen, Ph.D. Professors:
Graduation Requirements The M.A. in Christian Apologetics is a 36 unit program that includes the following: A. Completing the Required Program of Study: Core Courses in Apologetics (5 units): • CSAP 510 - Apologetics Research & Writing Unit(s): 1. • CSAP 628 - Why God Allows Evil Unit(s): 1 - 2. Should be taken for 2 units. • CSAP 691 - Seminar: In Defense of the Resurrection Unit(s): 1 - 2. Should be taken for 2 units. Core Courses in Biblical Studies (11 units): CSAP 521 - Survey of Genesis–Malachi Unit(s): 3. • CSAP 522 - Survey of Matthew–Revelation Unit(s): 3. • CSAP 527 - Hermeneutics & Bible Study Methods Unit(s): 3. Distance learning M.A. students must substitute an elective course for CSAP 527. • CSAP 529 - Scripture: Authority, Canon & Criticism Unit(s): 1 - 2. CSAP 529 should be taken for 2 units. Core Courses in Theology (7 units): • • CSAP 541 - Essential Christian Doctrine I Unit(s): 1 - 2. CSAP 541 should be taken for 2 units. • CSAP 542 - Essential Christian Doctrine II Unit(s): 1 - 2. CSAP 542 should be taken for 2 units. • CSAP 550 - Historical Theology Unit(s): 3. Electives (13 units):
Bloom, Craig, DeWeese, Geivett, Gomes, Hazen, Moreland, Rae, W. Russell Horner, K. Lewis, Reynolds, F. Sanders, S. Smith
Associate Professors: Assistant Professors:
C. Jones, Spears
Mission & Learning Outcomes 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. Restrictions related to the distance learning format may apply to the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Please contact the VA Benefits coordinator. Applicants who might be interested in the distance learning format should contact the Apologetics Program Office for more information at (562) 906-4570. Admission Requirements • A bachelor ʼ s degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average (GPA) equivalent to a “B” or higher in all undergraduate study. • One pastoral and at least one character reference. • 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. Note: Official documents for admission or evaluation become part of the student ʼ s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution. Delivery Formats This program offers distance-learning courses. Courses, seminars, conferences and related learning experiences are generally scheduled in the evening and on the weekends for the convenience of working adults. Courses are usually four to eight weeks in length with classes meeting once per week in the evening. Alternative scheduling is often employed for enhanced instructional effectiveneess.
Apologetics Electives: 10 units
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Apologetics 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 two weeks in June / July.
D. Completing the entire program in no more than seven years.
E. Meeting with Department Advisor and Graduate Graduation Counselor one year prior to graduation. See Graduate Graduation Check description in Admissions, Registration & Graduation Requirements section.
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