Logo International Theological Seminary

Master of Arts

The Master of Arts program at ITS is the first level theological study within Master of Divinity format, with more emphasis in academic areas and less in pastoral ministry. This program is designed for persons who seek to serve in the supportive ministry of the church, but who do not desire ordination to the professional ministry. The program provides a broad background in the theological disciplines pursued in the context of a biblical approach to the mission of the church and the advancement of the kingdom of God in the world in which we live.

Admission

To qualify for admission as a candidate for the M.A. degree, an applicant must meet the same personal and academic requirements as the candidate for the M.Div. Degree.

Program Design and Curriculum

Student may choose an area of concentration, such as Biblical Theology, Theological Studies, Christian Education, Missiology, Church Ministry, etc. The program requires a total of 97 units, consisting of 76 units of core courses and 21 units in area of concentration. Besides, this program also requires 20 units of practical Education/Spiritual Formation. The requirement of practical education may be waived if the candidate has more than three years of continuous involvement in church ministry evidenced by ecclesiastical attestation.

Degree Requirements

Candidates for Master of Arts degree will have met the following requirements for graduation:

1. Completed all course requirements with minimum grade point average of 2.67 (B-), and with no grade below a "C" counting toward the degree.

2. Successfully pass the written Bible Knowledge Test.

3. Settled all financial obligation with ITS Administrative office.

4. Completed all requirements for the degree within five years from the time of matriculation.

Course Requirements

(unless otherwise specified, courses below are required core.)

Division	Courses	Hours
Biblical		32
Biblical Languages	(LHC 100/110, LGC 200/210)	8
OT Studies	(OTC 130,140,150)	12
NT Studies	(NTC 220,230,240)	12
Historical	Church History (2 courses) HTC 310, #320, or #330	8
Theological	Systematic Theology (3 courses) STC 410,430,440, or 450 Moral & Philosophical theology (3 courses) APC 510,530, 540	21 12 9
Practical	Theology Pastoral Theology (3 courses)PTC 610, 620, 630 or 640) Missiology (MSC 800)	15 12 3
Area of Concentration		21
	TOTAL	97

Practical Education requirements are the same as for the M.Div. Degree except that only PEC 100 and PEC 200 are required.