Graduate - Master's
Graduate - Master's
Master of Arts in Theological Studies : 63 Semester Units
General Description and Program Goals
The program combines biblical, theological and historical studies with emphasis on cultural and social matters. The objective of the program is to empower the Christian foundation and perspective in one's secular career and to prepare students through a biblical and theological foundation for various kinds of ministries within the local church or in diverse Christian ministries. In addition, the training received from this degree can serve students interested in pursuing specialized or doctoral studies. In the Master of Arts in Theological Studies programs research and writing skills must be demonstrated by writing a thesis. Students are required to register for three semester hours of thesis work and write a thesis on an approved topic within the area of emphasis. Taking Greek and Hebrew classes are optional but the Bible exam will be required.
The program has three areas of specialization, which are Christian Missions, Pastoral Counseling, and Biblical and Classical Literature. The curriculum attends to various academic areas within theological studies, while allowing the student the flexibility to focus on a single area within the larger field of study. Students are required to complete 63 graduate credits. They complete the degree with a master's thesis and degree seminar/graduation class.
Objectives
The objectives of this program are:
- To prepare students for professional ministry;
- To equip students with the practical skills for ministry;
- To prepare students for advanced theological studies.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the Master of Arts in Theological Studies, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a historical and theological understanding of biblical texts;
- Identify and articulate ethical and exegetical approaches in the postmodern context;
- Demonstrate mastery of reasoning and research appropriate for theological disciplines.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the Master's degree programs, the student is required to complete a minimum of 63 semester credits for the Master of Arts in Theological Studies. At least 50% of the course work must be completed at the Reformed University and the student should have a GPA of 2.5 or above. The examination shall be taken at any regularly scheduled testing period and the student will be allowed to retake the examination as needed.
To complete the program, a thesis project must be submitted and approved by the faculty advisor. The student will write the thesis project on a topic which the student is interested and desires to further develop under the guidance of the supervisor. The student will complete the project during the final year of the program and submit a prospectus and outline of the thesis for faculty approval. The length of the project will be approximately 30-40 pages of text, double-spaced and it will meet the writing standards of APA style.
1. Bible Core Courses: 15 Semester Units
These courses are required for all students:
- BT501 Gospels / 3 units
- BT502 Pentateuch / 3 units
- BT503 Pauline Literature / 3 units
- BT504 Prophetic Literature / 3 units
- BT505 Acts of the Apostles / 3 units
2. Theological Studies and Practical Ministry: 18 Semester Units
Students will select six courses from the following:
- CW511 Theological Writing and Research Methods / 3 units
- BT506 Hermeneutics / 3 units
- BT507 Preaching / 3 units
- BT508 Studying and Teaching the Bible / 3 units
- BT509 Systematic Theology II / 3 units
- BT510 Spiritual Formation / 3 units
- BT511 Apologetics / 3 units
- BT601 Pastoral Counseling / 3 units
- BT603 Preaching Lab / 3 units
- BT604 Hebrew / 3 units
- BT605 Greek / 3 units
- BT613 Christian Doctrine / 3 units
- CE501 Christian Leadership / 3 units
3. Historical Studies: 6 Semester Units
Students are required to take two following courses:
- HI501 Western Church History / 3 units
- HI502 Korean Church History in Mission / 3 units
4. Concentration Area: 12 Semester Units
Students will select one of the three concentrated areas and complete 12 semester units there within:
A. Christian Mission
Christian Missions concentration is particularly established to encourage and build leadership for students who have been called out onto the mission field to be evangelists and leaders. Many people are called overseas, and whether it be long-term or short-term, without the proper training and preparation, it is difficult to yield great success with this generation of non-believers. The purpose of the Christian Missions concentration is to raise strong missionaries by teaching different areas of Christian studies that prove to be useful on the field. These include: the study of foreign mission study aides, Christian theology, Christian education, and research of mission. Before going out on the mission sites, students study the environment in which they are called and master in the theory of missions. After completion of the program, graduates are awarded a Certificate of Missions from the Reformed Assembly of U.S.A.
Four of the following courses are required:
- MI501 Missions / 3 units
- MI503 Christianity and Culture / 3 units
- MI504 Contemporary Issues in Missions / 3 units
- MI505 Strategies in World Evangelism / 3 units
- BT606 Church Ministries / 3 units
- BT607 Evangelism / 3 units
- BT612 Christian Ethics / 3 units
B. Pastoral Counseling
This program is designed to prepare our students for successful ministry in a local church such as a pastoral counselor or chaplain. Students will be able to practice advanced counseling and care-giving skills and enhance their personal skills in local churches and ministries. The students in this track may have an opportunity to serve in various professional and clinical ways. The students may pursue a teaching career in Bible colleges or institute and further their knowledge and professionalism in the area of ministry and bible training. They will also earn specialized skills in the field of counseling.
Four of the following courses are required:
- PC501 Addictions / 3 units
- PC502 Crisis Management / 3 units
- PC503 Living out a Christian Life / 3 units
- PC504 Church & Worldview Relations / 3 units
- PC505 Introduction to Therapy / 3 units
- PC506 Psychology and Theology / 3 units
- PC507 Family Dynamics / 3 units
C. Biblical and Classical Literature
Our unique Biblical and Classical Literature concentration program allows students to explore both areas of literary genre in the Bible and Classical literature. The students will learn to utilize both skills into their teaching and preaching of the Bible as well as writing sermons, publishing a book or becoming an author of creative writings. Persons who enroll into this program include both full-time Christian workers such as pastors, missionaries and anyone who wants to have deeper survey into the bible and write creatively on their biblical reflections or other creative literary writings. The students will be required to take courses in the Old Testament and New Testament and earn credits from creative writings such as essays, novels and poems.
Four of the following courses are required:
- CW501 Expository Preaching / 3 units
- CW504 Poem Writing / 3 units
- CW505 Non-Fiction Writing / 3 units
- CW506 Fiction Writing / 3 units
- BT608 Bible Exegesis / 3 units
- BT609 Old Testament Survey / 3 units
- BT610 New Testament Survey / 3 units
5. Others: 12 Semester Units
These courses are required for all students:
- CP599 Chapel / 3 units
- OT599 & 600 Graduation Preparation & Graduation Thesis / 6 units
- FE599 Field Education and Ministry Report / 3 units
Master of Divinity : 96 Semester Units
General Description and Program Goals
The Reformed University offers Master of Divinity program based on 96 semester hours of credit. The objective of Master of Divinity curriculum is to offer training for pastoral ministry. Two concentrated study areas are Christian Missions, Pastoral Counseling, and Biblical and Classical Literature and students take core courses in Biblical, Systematic and Practical theology characterizes this three-year program. Through this program, the students will gain ability to preach and teach the meaning of Scripture and styles of historic and modern Christian liturgies and skills to construct and lead a worship service. The program's goal is for the students to practice leading a local congregation, strengthening spiritual maturity, utilizing and explore their spiritual gifts and callings; and encouraging a concern for non-Christians, both in America and worldwide.
Objectives
The objectives of this program are:
- To prepare students for professional ministry;
- To equip students with the practical skills for ministry;
- To prepare students for advanced theological studies.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the Master of Divinity, students will be able to:
- Understand the teachings and emphases of each book of the Bible;
- Exhibit a spiritual and personal maturity expressed particularly in everyday life and ministry;
- Demonstrate practical knowledge and skills in each of their areas of ministry;
- Demonstrate the ability to impact the community for Christ through evangelism and social concern with cultural sensitivity.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the Master's degree programs, the student is required to complete a minimum of 96 semester credits for the Master of Divinity. At least 50% of the course work must be completed at the Reformed University and the student should have a GPA of 2.5 or above. The examination shall be taken at any regularly scheduled testing period and the student will be allowed to retake the examination as needed.
To complete the program, a thesis project must be submitted and approved by the faculty advisor. The student will write the thesis project on a topic which the student is interested and desires to further develop under the guidance of the supervisor. The student will complete the project during the final year of the program and submit a prospectus and outline of the thesis for faculty approval. The length of the project will be approximately 30-40 pages of text, double-spaced and it will meet the writing standards of APA style.
1. Biblical and Theological Studies: 57 Semester Units
These courses are required for all M. Div students:
- BT501 Gospels / 3 units
- BT502 Pentateuch / 3 units
- BT503 Pauline Literature / 3 units
- BT504 Prophetic Literature / 3 units
- BT505 Acts of the Apostles / 3 units
- BT506 Hermeneutics / 3 units
- BT507 Preaching /3 units
- BT508 Studying and Teaching the Bible / 3units
- BT509 Systematic Theology II / 3 units
- BT510 Spiritual Formation / 3 units
- BT511 Apologetics / 3 units
- BT601 Pastoral Counseling / 3 units
- BT603 Preaching Lab / 3 units
- BT604 Hebrew / 3 units
- BT605 Greek / 3 units
- BT611 Church Growth / 3 units
- BT613 Christian Doctrine / 3 units
- CE501 Christian Leadership / 3 units
- CW511 Theological Writing and Research / 3 units
2. Historical Studies: 6 Semester Units
Following courses are required for all M. Div students:
- HI501 Western Church History / 3 units
- HI502 Korean Church History in Mission / 3 units
3. Concentration Areas: 21 Semester Units
Students will select one of the two concentrated areas and complete 21 units:
A. Christian Missions
Christian Missions concentration is particularly established to encourage and build leadership for students who have been called out onto the mission field to be evangelists and leaders. Many people are called overseas, and whether it be long-term or short-term, without the proper training and preparation, it is difficult to yield great success with this generation of non-believers. The purpose of the Christian Missions concentration is to raise strong missionaries by teaching different areas of Christian studies that prove to be useful on the field. These include: the study of foreign mission study aides, Christian theology, Christian education, and research of mission. Before going out on the mission sites, students study the environment in which they are called and master in the theory of missions. After completion of the program, graduates are awarded a Certificate of Missions from the Reformed Assembly of U.S.A.
Four of the following courses are required:
All of the following courses are required:
- MI501 Missions / 3 units
- MI503 Christianity and Culture / 3 units
- MI504 Contemporary Issues in Missions / 3 units
- MI505 Strategies in World Evangelism / 3 units
- BT606 Church Ministries / 3 units
- BT607 Evangelism / 3 units
- BT612 Christian Ethics / 3 units
B. Pastoral Counseling
This program is designed to prepare our students for successful ministry in a local church such as a pastoral counselor or chaplain. Students will be able to practice advanced counseling and care-giving skills and enhance their personal skills in local churches and ministries. Students for this track are pastors, staff members in churches, campus ministries, missionaries, chaplains and those serving in diverse counseling backgrounds. The graduates from this program may continue to pursue a teaching career in Bible colleges or institutes and further research the knowledge and professionalism in the area of ministry. The graduates will earn specialized skills in the field of counseling, seek potential employment within the pastoral counseling organizations and broaden one’s career goals within health care industry.
All of the following courses are required:
- PC501 Addictions / 3 units
- PC502 Crisis Management / 3 units
- PC503 Living out a Christian Life / 3 units
- PC504 Church & Worldview Relations / 3 units
- PC505 Introduction to Therapy / 3 units
- PC506 Psychology and Theology / 3 units
- PC507 Family Dynamics / 3 units
C. Biblical and Classical Literature
Our unique Biblical and Classical Literature concentration program allows students to explore both areas of literary genre in the Bible and Classical literature. The students will learn to utilize both skills into their teaching and preaching of the Bible as well as writing sermons, publishing a book or becoming an author of creative writings. Persons who enroll into this program include both full-time Christian workers such as pastors, missionaries and anyone who wants to have deeper survey into the bible and write creatively on their biblical reflections or other creative literary writings. The students will be required to take courses in the Old Testament and New Testament and earn credits from creative writings such as essays, novels and poems.
All of the following courses are required:
- CW501 Expository Preaching / 3 units
- CW504 Poem Writing / 3 units
- CW505 Non-Fiction Writing / 3 units
- CW506 Fiction Writing / 3 units
- BT608 Bible Exegesis / 3 units
- BT609 Old Testament Survey / 3 units
- BT610 New Testament Survey / 3 units
4. Others: 12 Semester Units
These courses are required for all M. Div students:
- CP599 Chapel / 3 units
- OT599 & 600 Graduation Preparation & Graduation Thesis / 6 units
- FE599 Field Education and Ministry Report / 3 units
