Theology Masters Program Requirements
The Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts offers both the Master of Arts in Theology and
the Master of Theology.
Master of Arts in Theology: 30 credit hours
Coursework: 24 credit hours
A maximum of twelve credits may be earned in 5000 level courses. Six credits may be
transferred, with the recommendation of the Chairman, from a graduate institution
toward the graduate credits.
Thesis & thesis seminar: 6 credit hours
The thesis requirement comprises 6 credit hours.
Foreign language requirement
A reading knowledge of a classical or modern language is required.
In addition to Latin, Greek, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, the University
offers Biblical Hebrew, a language especially appropriate for students who have a
particular interest in the study of Scripture.
The comprehensive exam has written and oral components.
Master of Theology: 30 credit hours
Coursework: 30 credit hours
A maximum of twelve credits may be earned in 5000 level courses. Six credits may be
transferred, with the recommendation of the Chairman, from a graduate institution
toward the graduate credits.
The comprehensive exam has written and oral components.
Additional Stipulations
- Some background in philosophy in the case of the M.Th. applicants and a minimum of
nine undergraduate credits in philosophy for the M.A. applicants is required. These
requirements may be waived if the applicant demonstrates competency in philosophy.
- A sufficiently strong background in theology, preferably an undergraduate theology
major, is required. Each applicant's background will be individually evaluated, and
in case of deficiency, students will be required to enroll either in appropriate courses
or in directed individual study to obtain a foundation in theology.
