Doctrinal Theology

Engage with systematic and historical approaches to a Christian understanding of God, ourselves, and the world.

Doctrinal Theology

Theology is the discipline in which we integrate various resources of God’s revelation and human inquiry into as clear an understanding as we can reach of God and his world. Theology is thus the web by which we connect all our thinking as Christians, even as it serves the larger and higher purpose of loving God and serving the world he loves. The Doctrinal Theology concentration gives you the opportunity to explore the doctrines of the Christian faith both broadly and deeply.

Concentration Coordinator: Ross Hastings

 

MATS Requirements

For a Doctrinal Theology concentration in the Master of Arts in Theological Studies program, you will need to complete the following Concentration Requirements in addition to the Foundational Core Courses listed on the MATS program page.

Concentration Requirements Credit Hours
Theology I & II (THEO 601 & THEO 602) 6

One of the following:

  • Languages – Hebrew Emphasis
    • Introduction to Old Testament Hebrew I & II (LANG 510 & 511) (6 credits)
    • Perspectives on Biblical Languages (LANG 500) or
      Introduction to New Testament Greek I (LANG 550) (3 credits)
  • Languages – Greek Emphasis
    • Introduction to New Testament Greek I & II (LANG 550 & 551) (6 credits)
    • Perspectives on Biblical Languages (LANG 500) or
      Introduction to Old Testament Hebrew I (LANG 510) (3 credits)
 9
History of Christian Doctrine (THEO 608) 3
Theology seminar 3

One of the following:

  • Exam Track
    • Comprehensive Exam (3 credits)
    • General electives (18 credits)
  • Thesis Track
    • Advanced Research Methods & Writing (INDS 725) (3 credits)
    • Thesis (6 credits)
    • Doctrinal Theology electives (3 credits)
    • General electives (9 credits)
 21

The 3 credits of Biblical Languages listed in the Foundational courses are incorporated in this list so that the total credits required for the program is 60.

This concentration requires both Theology I and Theology II from the Foundational Core Courses.

Worksheet

Download the Doctrinal Theology Worksheet (PDF) to keep track of your program and concentration requirements.

 

MDiv Requirements

For a Doctrinal Theology concentration in the Master of Divinity program, you will need to complete the following courses as part of the Additional Requirements listed on the MDiv program page.

Concentration Requirements Credit Hours
Theology electives 6
Theology seminar 3