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Master of Arts in Reformed Theology 

Curricular Goals

  • Identify and articulate the core commitments of the Christian tradition with a focus on the Reformed tradition.
  • Analyze how key theological terms and concepts emerged and function within the Christian tradition and, more specifically, the Reformed tradition.
  • Describe and evaluate the core commitments of the catholic and Reformed tradition in conversation with historic and contemporary critics.
  • Explain how key theological terms and concepts have been understood and applied in Christian congregations of various times and places, and, more specifically, congregations of the Reformed tradition.
  • Analyze and apply the principles of excellent moral character and professional ethics in the context to the practices of the Reformed tradition to current practices within it.
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Required Courses (18 credits):

  • Introduction to the Reformed Tradition
  • Interpretation of the Old Testament in the Reformed Tradition
  • Interpretation of the New Testament in the Reformed Tradition
  • Reformed Theology I
  • Reformed Theology II
  • Capstone Project in Reformed Theology

Elective Courses (18 credits):Two people walking in front of Severance Hall

  • Early & Medieval Church History
  • Reformation & Modern Church History
  • Presbyterian History and Confessions
  • American Puritanism through Edwards
  • The Theology of Augustine
  • The Theology of John Calvin
  • The Theology of Karl Barth
  • The Theology of T.F. Torrance
  • Leading Christian Worship
  • Foundations of Preaching
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  • Preaching from the Old Testament
  • Preaching from New Testament Books
  • Proclaiming the Word
  • Expository Preaching
  • Worship in the Reformed Tradition
  • and More


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