MA in Apologetics
Overview
- 36 credits (2 years full-time)
- Completely online
- Weekly live video conferences with professor and classmates
The MA in Apologetics is designed for those who would like to develop advanced understanding and skill in the articulation and defense of the Christian faith. With a core of 18 hours and an 18-hour Apologetics concentration, the degree equips students with the deepened knowledge and skills needed to give winsome and informed reasons for the hope that lies within them. An undergraduate degree, at least 30 undergraduate hours of Bible & Theology, and one semester of biblical languages are prerequisites.
Course Outline
| MA in Apologetics | |
| Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 hours |
| Biblical Theology of Holiness | 3 hours |
| Advanced Systematic Theology | 3 hours |
| Evangelism / Discipleship Spiritual Formation elective | 3 hours |
| Bible / Biblical Theology elective | 3 hours |
| Systematic Theology elective | 3 hours |
| Apologetics and Cultural Engagement | 3 hours |
| World Religions / Worldview Analysis elective | 3 hours |
| History and Methods of Apologetics | 3 hours |
| Ethics and Bible Difficulties | 3 hours |
| Creation, Science and the Problem of Pain | 3 hours |
| Total: | 36 hours |
Graduate Program Calendar
Fall 2024 Dates
- November 1st: Registration for Spring Opens
- November 24-30th: Thanksgiving Break
- December 1st: Spring Application & Registration Deadline
Spring 2025 Dates
- January 6th: Spring Graduate Classes Convene
- January 11th: Add/Drop Deadline
- February 16th-22nd: Late Winter Break
- March 1st: Withdrawal Deadline
- April 1st: Program Application and Scholarship Deadline (Summer 2025)
- April 6th-12th: Spring Break
- May 3rd: Spring Semester Ends
- May 10: Commencement
For more important dates the the GBSC Calendar.
