Master of Arts in Theology 36 months Postgraduate Programme By Duquesne University |TopUniversities

Master of Arts in Theology

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Study Level

Masters

The MA in Theology provides a graduate-level foundation in central areas of theology. It is especially appropriate for those who wish to teach theology at the secondary level or prepare for doctoral-level studies in theology. Students complete the following 10 courses for 3 credits each, and may begin studies in Year A, B or C. Courses will be offered on the following schedule on Tuesdays each semester, with the first course at 1:00-3:40 p.m. and the second course at 6:00-8:40 p.m. The second, evening course will also be offered via videoconferencing at selected locations. In subsequent rotations, afternoon courses will move to evening times, and evening courses to afternoon times. Students may also enroll in one course per semester, recognizing that this will lengthen the time needed to complete the degree. MA in Theology students also completes a written comprehensives examination to assess their grasp of foundational topics in theology. Further guidelines are available from the Department of Theology. MA in Theology students may also complete an optional thesis on an independent research topic, if appropriate for their goals. Such a project must have a formal proposal approved by a faculty director according to Graduate School guidelines, and the student registers for 1-6 credits for thesis completion.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Study Level

Masters

The MA in Theology provides a graduate-level foundation in central areas of theology. It is especially appropriate for those who wish to teach theology at the secondary level or prepare for doctoral-level studies in theology. Students complete the following 10 courses for 3 credits each, and may begin studies in Year A, B or C. Courses will be offered on the following schedule on Tuesdays each semester, with the first course at 1:00-3:40 p.m. and the second course at 6:00-8:40 p.m. The second, evening course will also be offered via videoconferencing at selected locations. In subsequent rotations, afternoon courses will move to evening times, and evening courses to afternoon times. Students may also enroll in one course per semester, recognizing that this will lengthen the time needed to complete the degree. MA in Theology students also completes a written comprehensives examination to assess their grasp of foundational topics in theology. Further guidelines are available from the Department of Theology. MA in Theology students may also complete an optional thesis on an independent research topic, if appropriate for their goals. Such a project must have a formal proposal approved by a faculty director according to Graduate School guidelines, and the student registers for 1-6 credits for thesis completion.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL with a minimum score of 575(paper-based)and a computer-based score of 233.

36 Months
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

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0 USD
International
0 USD

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