Education

Master of Arts in Theology: Theology and Arts Format

The Master of Arts in Theology: Theology and the Arts Format is for students with an academic interest in art and theology, and for practicing artists who want a theological and biblical foundation for their work. Students prepare to be theological interpreters of culture and/or artists able to bring art and culture into conversation with theology.

Sample Curriculum

BIBLICAL STUDIES (16 UNITS)
  • Pentateuch, Hebrew Prophets or Writings
  • Gospels or Acts to Revelation
  • Old Testament Text
  • New Testament Text
THEOLOGY/CHURCH HISTORY (24 units)
  • Five courses from:
    • Systematic Theology I, II, III
    • Church History I, II, and III
    • Ethics
PRACTICAL THEOLOGY (8 units)
  • Foundational Spirituality course
  • Communication course
CULTURAL LITERACY (8 units)
  • Ethnicity
  • World Religions
THEOLOGY AND CULTURE (12 units)
  • Theology and Culture
  • Popular Culture or Philosophy
  • Study of a major theologian
THEOLOGY AND ARTS (16 units)
  • Four courses in Theology and the Arts
MASTER'S PROJECT/THESIS (8 units)
  • Integrative Theology & the Arts Project
ELECTIVE (4 units)