Master of Arts (Islamic Studies)
School of Evangelism and Missions
Master of Arts (Islamic Studies)
For missionaries who desire specialized preparation in the area of Islamic Studies
Degree candidates will obtain more effective skills for reaching and making Christian disciples of people with an Islamic background.
Degree Highlights
- 65 hours
- Includes theological studies, language studies, and missiological studies
The Master of Arts (Islamic Studies) is designed to prepare Christian missionaries who desire specialized preparation in the area of Islamic Studies.
Degree candidates will obtain more effective skills for reaching and making Christian disciples of people with an Islamic background.
Entrance Requirements
To be admitted as a candidate for the Master of Arts (Islamic Studies), a student must fulfill the following requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or its equivalent;
- Experience in ministry to persons of Islamic background or a clear statement of purpose to do so in the future.
Degree Requirements
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE NUMBER | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Hermeneutics | BIBST 3203 | 3 |
| Old Testament I | OLDTS 3313 | 3 |
| Old Testament II | OLDTS 3323 | 3 |
| New Testament I | NEWTS 3313 | 3 |
| New Testament II | NEWTS 3323 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology I | SYSTH 3053 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology II | SYSTH 3063 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology III | SYSTH 3073 | 3 |
| Church History I | CHAHT 3103 | 3 |
| Church History II | CHAHT 3113 | 3 |
| Baptist Heritage | BPTST 3203 | 3 |
| Christian Formation | EDMIN 3022 | 2 |
Total Hours
65
*Field Language Option available for 6 hours in other Islamic Field Language (e.g. Indonesian, Urdu, Turkish, etc. IMB 2-year field qualifications or equivalent suffice for this required credit.)
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