Graduation Requirements A. Satisfactorily complete 39 semester units as outlined in the curriculum .
Philoso h Overview (6 units)
Metaphysics & Epistemology........................................ 3 The Theology & Phi losophy of Science .................... 3 Studen tswho already have a st rong background in philosophy or Bible may, with their advisor's approval, take approved electives in place of the required units.
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TTPH 547
e. Maintain a 3.0 average with no grade below a C in all courses to be credited towa rd graduation.
Courses SCIENCE & RELIGION (CSSR) cssR so,
c. Complete a minimum of 30 units at Biota University. All de gree components must be completed as graded courses.
Introductory Seminar ....................... ... .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. ..... .. .. , An overview of the science and religion dialogue and its relevance to evangelical Christiani ty and the secular culture. Normally taken during the first year. Required of MA students. Research Methodologies..... .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. ...... ...... .... , Research ski ll s for use of library, Internet, and key reference works. Methods of scholarly and journa listic wri ting with emphasis on critical thinking, persuasion and eva luation of data and testimony Requi red of MA students. History of Christ ian Thought.. ............................................. 3 History of Christian thought from the apostolic Fathers to the modern era with an emphasison the development of doctrine. Highlights key thinkers in the patristic, medieval, Reformat ion and modern eras. Required of MA students. Interpretative Issues & Methods .. .. .. .. .. ....... .. ......... .. ... .. .. ... 3 A study of principles for sound interpretation and application of the Bible, including analysis of presuppositions, general rules and specialized principles for the va ri ous biblica l genre and phenomena. A presentation of various approaches to studying the Bible. Required of MA students. Old Testament / Hebrew Literature .. .......... ...... .. .. ......... .. . 3 A broad survey of the Old Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions, and crucial problems. Requi red of MA students. New Testament Literature .... ... .. .. ..................... ...... .. ............ 3 A genera l overview of the New Testament books, including selected introductory and cri tical issues, relevant backg round, major themes and divisions, and crucial problems. Required of MA students. Survey of Religious Worldviews .. ......... ..................... ..... ... . 2 Acourse addressing the essentia l issues that create tension between Christianity and other religious (and anti-religious) worldviews. Topics include historical reliability, inerra ncy, canoniza tion and divine inspiration of Scripture including an examination and cri tique of modern biblical criticism.
D. Participate in the Christianity and Science colloquia, which includes attending at least 80% of the sessions (attendance is pro-rated for part -time students), and giving one oral presen- ration based on research undertaken in an advanced semina r. E. Submit a publication-quality paper based on research under- taken in an advanced seminar, which may be submitted to a journal and/ or posted on the program's website. F. 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 program. A student cannot graduate while on probation.
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G. Complete the entire program in no more than six years.
Curriculum The M.A. in Science & Religion program includes the following
Reli ious Studies Core (17 units)
Research Methodologies ................................................ , Hi story of Chri stian Thought......................................... 3 Interpretative Issues & Methods.................................. 3 Old Testament / Hebrew Literature............................ 3 New Testament Literature .............................................. 3 Chr istian Thought 1•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Christian Thought 11 ••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2
CSSR 510
cssR 519
CSSR S14
CSSR S17
CSSR 519
CSSRS20
CS5R 541
CS5R 542
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Science & Religion Core (11 units)
Introductory Seminar....................................................... , Hi storical Perspectives in Science & Religion ........ 2 Christianity & the Natural Sciences: Contemporary Issues 1 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Christianity & the Natural Sciences: Contempora ry Issues 11 •••• •••••••• •••••••• ••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 World Religions and Sc ience......................................... 2 Advanced Seminar - Spec ial Topics ........................ 2
CS5R 501
CSSR S29
CSSR 530
cssR 525
CSSR 631
CSSR 640
CSSR 650
uages Overview (S units)
Biblical Lan
Beginning Greek I ........................................·----· 2 Elements of Hebrew 1••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3
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School ofProfessional Studies
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