Bible and Theology
Online Master of Arts Degree Program
Why This Degree?
Are you hungry to know more about God’s
Word? Do you sometimes feel like the
Ethiopian official in Acts 8? When asked if he
understood a biblical text, this highly trained
professional candidly replied, “How can I
unless someone explains it to me?”
Do you want to study with experienced biblical
scholars who will help you under-stand? Do
you desire an online graduate degree that works
with your busy schedule?
Do you want to study God’s Word seriously?
Do you want to see God’s world through the
eyes of a Christian worldview?
If so, this online MA in Bible and Theology
may be just for you. We invite you to consider
this new program from the Hargrove School of
Adult & Graduate Studies at Lincoln Christian
University.
NOTE: This program will begin January 2011,
pending accreditation approval.
. • Interpreting the Bible
"We have designed this degree for a
diverse graduate audience. Whether
you have ever formally studied
Scripture does not matter. All that
matters is that you long to learn more
about God’s Word through serious
study with quality faculty.”
Clay Ham, PhD
Bible and Theology Program Director
Provost, Lincoln Christian University
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Who Should Pursue This Program? With Whom Will I Study?
• Anyone with an accredited baccalaureate degree in any field • Dr. Clay Ham, Program Director and Provost;
can benefit from this online graduate degree in Bible and PhD in New Testament (NT) from
Courses offeredSeminary
Southwestern in this program:
Theology.
• Dr. Trevor Cochell, Adjunct Professor of Old
• Whether you serve in a church setting or work in the Testament (OT) and Assistant Program
workplace or just desire to dig deeper into the unsearchable • Marriage & Family
Director; PhD in OT from Baylor University
riches of Scripture, this graduate degree is for you. •• Lifespan Development
Dr. Steven Cone, Assistant Professor of
• This is not a traditional seminary degree (no Greek or Hebrew Theology, PhD in Theology from Boston
required). This program is designed for a wide range of • Personality
College Theories
Christian leaders serving in a variety of professions anywhere • Glenn Giles, Adjunct Professor; PhD
in the world. What Will I Study? • Abnormal Psychology
(residency) in Religious Studies from
Marquette University; ThM from Trinity
• Psychology & Religion
Evangelical Divinity School
This MA in Bible and Theology is offered completely online as
a 12-course, 36-hour graduate degree. Students can take two •• Research
Dr. Heather Gorman, Adjunct Professor;
& Methods
courses each term (fall, spring, summer) to complete the PhD (in progress) in Biblical Studies from
Baylor University; MA in NT from Abilene
program in two years. Courses are seven weeks long, except for • Social Psychology
Christian University
a two-week Orientation to Online Learning (0 credits).
•• Physiological Psychology
Dr. Douglas Jacoby, President of Athens
Required Courses (must complete all six for 18 hours) Institute of Ministry; DMin from Drew
• Introduction to Christian Theology University; MTS in NT from Harvard University
• Introduction to the Bible • Dr. Fred Johnson, Professor of Theology;
• Introduction to Biblical Research PLUS:
DMinPsychology electives
from Emmanuel School of Religion; ThM
• Christian Worldview Studies for further concentration in
from Covenant Theological specific
Seminary
•fields
Dr.of
Chris Keith, Assistant Professor of NT;
study.
• Capstone Project on Chosen Topic PhD in NT from University of Edinburgh
Elective Courses (choose six courses from any of these areas) • Dr. Steve Kinnard, Adjunct Professor of
• Old Testament Books or Topics Bible; DMin from Drew University; MDiv in NT
• New Testament Books or Topics from Southeastern
• Topics in Theology • Dr. Robert Kurka, Professor of Theology and
Culture; DMin and PhD (in progress) in
• Guided Independent Studies in Chosen Topics Theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity
School
Note: Up to 18 hours of comparable courses may be transferred.
• Dr. Anthony LeDonne, Assistant Professor
Students may also take, as an elective, a 3-hour course in
Logos®, a Bible software program that introduces basic of NT and Second Temple Judaism; PhD in NT
Greek and Hebrew language tools and skills. For more information, contact Dr. Trevor Cochell at
tdcochell@LincolnChristian.edu or the
Admissions Director Jessica Hanson
at jhanson@LincolnChristian.edu
Cost is only $399 per credit hour hour