The Master of Arts in Historical Theology is an academic degree designed to develop competencies essential to the study of the history of the Christian church. This program may be utilized as a basis for advanced education, or as a foundation for other forms of Christian service. The program consists of 63 semester hours which emphasize the historical progression of influential persons and ideas within Christendom, while also providing an introduction to the other disciplines of theology. The curriculum has been designed around a core of basic studies in Bible and Theology, a Historical Theology specialization which includes the option of a thesis, and general elective credits. Applicants for the Master of Arts in Historical Theology should possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative undergraduate grade point average from an accredited baccalaureate institution. For the student planning to enroll full time, the table below provides a detailed and specific curricular path. Those intending part-time enrollment will find valuable insights from this information for planning your ideal course sequencing.