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Master of Arts in Religion [MAR]

The Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) is a practical degree that prepares men and women for service in Christ’s church as Commissioned Church Workers, or helpers in the ministries of a local congregation, in such roles as: Deacon or Deaconess, Director of Youth Ministries, Bible Study Leader, or Missionary.

The Master of Arts in Religion degree program builds critical foundations in biblical exegesis, church history, and systematic theology, with emphasis on practical service within the church. The student is equipped to serve in the local parish or in parachurch organizations.

The degree consists of 39 classroom credit hours, along with a six-credit master’s thesis. The student will choose one of three areas of concentration: outreach, pedagogy, or administration.

Outreach

  1. The Bible in Context
  2. S100 Theological Prolegomena
  3. EO101 Old Testament Introduction
  4. EN101 New Testament Introduction
  5. S124 Lutheran Confessions I (prerequisite: S100 Theological Prolegomena)
  6. S125 Lutheran Confessions II (prerequisite: S124 Lutheran Confessions I)
  7. H101 Church History Overview
  8. H185 History and Polity of the AALC
  9. S132 Apologetics
  10. P160 Missions
  11. Elective (Prerequisites must be met)
  12. Elective (Prerequisites must be met)
  13. Elective (Prerequisites must be met)
  14. Outreach Thesis

Pedagogy

  1. The Bible in Context
  2. S100 Theological Prolegomena
  3. EO101 Old Testament Introduction
  4. EN101 New Testament Introductio
  5. S124 Lutheran Confessions I (prerequisite: S100 Theological Prolegomena)
  6. S125 Lutheran Confessions II (prerequisite: S124 Lutheran Confessions I)
  7. H101 Church History Overview
  8. H185 History and Polity of the AALC
  9. S132 Apologetics
  10. S131 Catechesis
  11. Elective (Prerequisites must be met)
  12. Elective (Prerequisites must be met)
  13. Elective (Prerequisites must be met)
  14. Outreach Thesis

Administration

  1. The Bible in Context
  2. S100 Theological Prolegomena
  3. EO101 Old Testament Introduction
  4. EN101 New Testament Introductio
  5. S124 Lutheran Confessions I (prerequisite: S100 Theological Prolegomena)
  6. S125 Lutheran Confessions II (prerequisite: S124 Lutheran Confessions I)
  7. H101 Church History Overview
  8. H185 History and Polity of the AALC
  9. P151 Pastoral Leadership
  10. P170 Church Administration
  11. Elective (Prerequisites must be met)
  12. Elective (Prerequisites must be met)
  13. Elective (Prerequisites must be met)
  14. Outreach Thesis

MAR Students must subscribe to our Statements of Faith

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