Master of Arts in Theology

Christ College

Pursue advanced theological study for academic, professional, or personal development at Concordia University Irvine’s Master of Arts (MA) in Theology program. A confessional, orthodox, and missional university, 我们认真对待耶稣基督的福音和基督教的忠诚，而不损害学术诚信. Every graduate theology program teaches from a certain perspective. Ours is a biblical one.

神学硕士学位通过“混合”教学方法提供，为居住在奥兰治县地区以外的远程学习者提供灵活性. 混合教学模式越来越受欢迎，因为成年学生喜欢定期面对面的课堂交流时间，同时能够主要在网上完成课程. That means less time on campus, more time online, and the flexibility to fit continuing education into your home, family, and work life.

Students from a wide variety of Christian denominations have thrived in our graduate programs, going on to PhD’s and professorships in top universities, publishing books, and successfully serving in ministry.

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Program Highlights

Academic master's degree. Designed as a Master of Arts program, versus a seminary’s Master of Divinity (M.Div.) curriculum, our MA in Theology is a 32-unit degree, similar to most other academic master's degree programs.
Solid curricular foundation with specific applications. The core of the MA Theology curriculum is supplemented with customizable emphases, electives, guided readings, and thesis research to meet your particular needs and interests.
Real-time online and face-to-face instruction. The majority of our courses are delivered in a live, real-time online format, enabling you to enroll in the program without relocating.
Convenient scheduling with on-campus summer intensives. Summer courses are taught on campus in nine-day intensive formats, enabling our distance students to spend time on our beautiful campus for meaningful experiences.
Committed faculty of scholar-teachers. You will be taught and mentored by professors who are committed to faithful biblical teaching, to the historical Christian faith, to life in Christ’s Church, and to the life of the intellect.
No specific major or GRE requirement. 我们相信不需要更全面的考试就能确定你的研究生水平学习的能力. Therefore, our program does not require the GRE for admission.
Open to qualified students of all religious affiliations. Regardless of your background and religious affiliation, you will be welcomed, respected, and challenged to think, reflect, and learn in our program.

Program Timelines

Due to the flexibility and ability to customize your program, contact an admissions counselor to discuss upcoming start dates and how to plan your coursework. 硕士课程通常在秋季和春季学期进行，为期15周，夏季为期9天.

If you are pursuing certifications with the Cross-Cultural Ministry Center or other programs with oversight by The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, 在神学硕士之外的扩展课程中，可能有不同的学期长度需要理解.

Start Term	Term Dates
Fall	August 21, 2023 - December 15, 2023
Spring	January 8, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Summer	May 13, 2024 - August 23, 2024

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Curriculum

神学硕士课程的核心将为您提供研究技能和神学主要部门的坚实基础. This is supplemented with customizable emphases, electives, guided readings, and thesis research to meet your particular needs and interests.

You will be equipped with modern research tools, including your own personal copy of Logos Bible Software^® (Bronze package; retail value over $600) and access to our library of 77,000 books, hundreds of journals, and thousands of e-books.

Sample Courses

THL 501: Introduction to Theological Research
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本课程将探讨神学学术研究的基本方法和资源，并将重点放在不需要学术论文的项目研究方法上. Procedures for identifying, proposing, researching, organizing, writing, 答辩论文或项目将涵盖在学生开始他们的研究指导.

THL 504: Survey of Historical Theology
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本课程将介绍历史神学，并概述教会神学表述的发展，重点是教会在不同时期“对正统的挑战”，以及这些事件在教会的忏悔反应中所扮演的角色，以增强学生对今天教会神学和教义任务的理解.

THL 511: Creeds and Confessions
3

Through a study of the major confessions of the Christian church, 本课程将以《博彩平台网址大全》和《正规博彩网站排名亚洲体育博彩平台》为中心，并将考虑与这些信条相关的其他信条文件. 这些文件的历史背景和神学内容将与他们的当代使用和应用一起探索. 学生寻求在路德会ChurchÃ¢¢¢密苏里州主教会议(LCMS)的事工认证应该采取 THL 510 instead of this course.

THL 528: Seminar in Biblical Theology and Exegesis
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This seminar course will cover the Canon, inspiration of Scripture, 以及旧约和新约中的主要主题，使用合适的训诂方法来解释圣经中的各种文学体裁.

THL 565: Christianity, Ethics and Contemporary Culture
3

本课程将根据圣经中关于创造和救赎的教导来探讨道德和伦理，并引导学生了解主要的方法, both traditional and contemporary, of non-biblical philosophical ethics and how Christian faith interacts with these approaches. 路德教的左右手规则之间的忏悔区分的意义伦理将深入探讨，因为学生追求量身定制的整体硕士课程的伦理研究项目.

THL 573: Systematic Doctrinal Theology
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在本课程中，学生将从圣经的角度，通过对经文的调查，进行系统教义神学的研究生水平的学习, i.e., the topics, of doctrinal theology, and consider the nature and task of theological reflection; responsibilities and qualities of a theologian; and key topics in theological reflection such as the Person and Work of Christ, Justification, Law and Gospel, the Trinity, Creation, the Word of God, the Last Things, Christian vocation, and the life of the Christian church. 将特别注意认识和描述与教会有关的背景，神学是在其中进行的.

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Customizable Emphases

You may select an emphasis related to Christian Education Leadership, Director of Christian Education, Research in Theology, Servant Leadership, or Theology and Culture. Additionally, you may be interested in a cohort like Apologetics which are offered during specific semesters. There are many options for customizing your academic plan within the core courses, your chosen emphasis area, and available electives. If you aren’t sure how to plan an emphasis or electives, an admissions counselor can help you determine your personal academic plan.

Online Delivery

The majority of our courses are delivered in a live, real-time online format, enabling you to enroll in the program without relocating. Classes meet in technologically enhanced classrooms featuring smart boards and data projection, enhanced microphones, 以及声音调节，以更好地促进课堂参与者与远程参与者的互动.

Summer Intensives

In the online Theology master’s program, even distance learners are required to take a minimum of two classes on site; however, with the option to take a summer intensive to complete a course in 9 days, you can manage your ministry and schedule needs while continuing your education. 你甚至可以利用暑期强化课程作为去美丽的南加州度假的理由, while you do the rest of your coursework online during the year.

Faculty Spotlight

我们的教授努力在教会和社会中实现忠实的卓越，并在学生中培养这些价值观. Every faculty member is published, and all of them have practical ministry experience––many in cross-cultural settings. With class sizes typically ranging from 10-20 students, you will have the opportunity to intimately study theology in a community of scholars. Christ College professors are available to you and committed to your development.

Dr. Mike Middendorf

Professor of Theology

Dr. 米登多夫为康考迪亚出版社出版的康考迪亚评论系列出版了两卷本的罗马书评论. 他还与人合著了一本新约教科书，在这里和其他康考迪亚大学使用，书名为 Called by the Gospel. 他还喜欢在以色列加利利海岸边的河马(Hippos)从事考古挖掘工作，为期三个夏天.
Dr. Joel Oesch

Director of Theology Graduate Programs, Professor of Theology

Dr. Joel Oesch, MDiv, holds a Ph.D. from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and is a graduate of Yale University. 他目前担任Concordia University Irvine神学研究生课程主任. Professor Oesch served as Director of Christian Education for 10 years. His research interests are embodied theology, the writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and contemporary culture. He’s served Concordia since 2012.
Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer

Associate Professor of Theology

After serving as pastor for congregations near Pittsburgh, PA and Chicago, IL, bioethicist and theologian Scott Stiegemeyer joined the faculty at Concordia University Irvine in 2015. 他的神学硕士学位来自康科迪亚神学院，他的生物伦理学博士学位来自洛约拉大学, Chicago. A published author, and speaker, his research interests include theological anthropology, bioethics, church history, and Christian worship.

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