Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
To serve in a full or part-time ministry of Christian apologetics, or to equip pastors, student ministers, missionaries, evangelists, or apologetics specialists to share and defend their faith more completely. The Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics can be earned through residential or non-residential study.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Adam Harwood (Program Supervisor)
Dr. Robert Stewart (Program Coordinator/Advisor)
Program Requirements
Master of Arts Core (27 hours)
Biblical Studies (12 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Interpreting the Old Testament 1 | 3 |
Interpreting the Old Testament 2 | 3 |
Interpreting the New Testament 1 | 3 |
Interpreting the New Testament 2 | 3 |
Theological/Historical Studies (9 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Systematic Theology 1 | 3 |
Systematic Theology 2 | 3 |
Baptist Heritage | 3 |
Applied Ministry Studies (6 hours)
*One course from the Applied Ministry Studies section must be taken in a mentoring format
course | hours |
|---|---|
Evangelism (M) OR Christian Missions (M) | 3 |
Discipleship and Spiritual Formation (M) | 3 |
Christian Apologetics Component (18 hours)
Christian Apologetics Core (9 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Christian Apologetics | 3 |
The Problem of Evil | 3 |
Supervised Apologetics Ministry Practicum | 3 |
Christian Apologetics Electives (9 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Select 9 hours from APOL, PHIL, or THEO courses | 9 |
Total Required: 45 hours**
(M) Indicates course is available in a mentoring format, as well as other formats.
*One course from the Applied Ministry Studies section must be taken in a mentoring format.
**The faculty recommends strongly that apologetics students attend the January Defend conference, which features some of the nation's top apologists. Students can earn up to 6 hours of course credit toward this degree each year through the Defend conference.
Leveling Required for Doctoral Study
The Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics is a professional master’s degree designed for practical preparation and is not a degree that leads to doctoral work without significant leveling.