Master of Arts in Christian Studies
This program is designed for lay educated persons who are working in government services and non-government organization. The primary purposes of this program are to equip persons who seek a deeper understanding of the Christian faith and to help persons who want to serve in the church as effective lay Christians. Hence, the goals of this program include (1) growth in personal and spiritual maturity in the ability to be a witness for Christ in this world; (2) Preparation for lay ministries in the church and wider society. The uniqueness of this course is to provide committed lay Christians with broad knowledge of Bible and theology.
Program Requirements
- Registered and enrolled in the program for the duration of 2 years
- Completion of required 6 semesters
- Completion of 54 total credits of core courses
- Completion of 3 credits of research paper
- Accumulation of 57 credits that are required for graduation
Course Requirements
| Old Testament | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OT 501 | Old Testament Survey 1 | 3 |
| OT 602 | Old Testament Survey 2 | 3 |
| OT 603 | Old Testament Theology | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| New Testament | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NT 501 | New Testament Survey 1 | 3 |
| NT 602 | New Testament Survey 2 | 3 |
| NT 603 | New Testament Theology | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Christian Theology | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CT 501 | Introduction to Christian Theology | 3 |
| CT 602 | Introduction of Christian Ethics | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Practical Theology | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PT 601 | Church Administration | 3 |
| PT 602 | Care & Counselling | 3 |
| PT 603 | Christian Leadership | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Christian Education | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CE 501 | Introduction to Christian Education | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Church History | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 501 | Introduction to Church History | 3 |
| CH 502 | Baptist and Ecumenism | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Mission | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MS 601 | Introduction to Missiology | 3 |
| MS 602 | World Religions | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Kachin Studies | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KS 601 | Kachin Tradition & Culture | 3 |
| KS 602 | Kachin Bible Reading | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| All Departments | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AA 601 | Research & Writing | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Admission Requirements
- Any person who holds a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution and with more than five years of experience in Christian community as a baptized member can apply for this course