Religion M.A. | On Campus or Online
Cairn’s Master of Arts in Religion program equips you with a broad foundational education in the inerrant Word of God and in the key doctrines of the Christian faith. It prepares you for teaching, preaching, and other ministries in the local church.
Why Religion M.A.?
Designed for students with varying goals, Cairn’s M.A. in Religion allows you to choose elective courses in the fields you feel will best prepare you for your professional and ministry goals. No matter which track you choose, you’ll receive a broad foundational education in the inerrant Word of God and the doctrines and theology of the Church. M.A. in Religion graduates are prepared for vocational service in many areas of Christian ministry, for further theological study, or for lay ministry.
Curriculum Intro
The Cairn Master of Arts in Religion has been designed with input from our expert faculty in the School of Divinity, ensuring you graduate with the in-demand skills and knowledge that your ministry or church needs. The program requires 21 credits from the core curriculum courses, 6 credits from systematic and historical theology, 3 credits in applied theology, and 12 credits from electives. View a sample curriculum sheet for a snapshot of the courses you will complete.
Master of Arts in Religion from Cairn
Biblical Integration
All instruction is grounded in the timeless Truth of God’s Word. At Cairn, faith and truth do matter. We teach our students accordingly, challenge you to think deeply on these things, and strive to make you ready to serve Christ in the church, society, and the world as biblically minded men and women who not only give assent to truth but think and live in light of it.
Academic Opportunity
Advanced standing of up to 12 credits may be granted for Bible/Theology credits earned at an accredited Bible college, Christian liberal arts college or university, or seminary. Credits will be granted on a course-by-course basis.
Experienced Faculty
All courses are designed and taught by Cairn professors, who bring their scholarly expertise and ministry experience to bear. Students don’t just have professors, they have mentors who invest in them throughout the program and often remain connected long after graduation.
Personalized Education
Customize your degree by choosing divinity courses that fit your career and ministry needs!
Affordability
There’s quite a bit of talk these days about the cost of higher education and the question of value. Many assume that you can’t have both value and affordability, so they settle for lesser options or assume that the costliest options must have the most value. But when Cairn talks about walking a different path, value is no exception. It’s possible to get a college education that is both affordable and valuable.
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Get an inside look at our Religion Program
There are over 70 unique programs at Cairn to choose from! Not sure if this is the best program for you? Here are some more details to help you decide.
Required Credits: 42
Curriculum Highlights:
- BIB 704 Psalms/Wisdom Literature
- BIB 711 Gospels and Acts
- BIB 712 Pauline Epistles
- BIB 713 Gen Epistles/Revelation
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Meet Our Faculty
Jared Bryant
Associate Dean; Professor; Director of Degree Completion, School of Divinity
Professor Jared Bryant teaches theology and New Testament studies. He is also the associate dean of the School of Divinity and the director of the Degree Completion program—Cairn’s non-traditional, transfer student program.
Dr. Bryant has a particular interest in the history and theology of the fourth-century church. He has dedicated most of his research to the Trinitarian theology of Gregory of Nazianzus. He also holds active membership in the Evangelical Theological Society, the Friends of Mount Athos, and the North American Patristics Society.
Brian Luther
Professor of Old Testament, School of Divinity
Dr. Brian Luther teaches various Bible classes, including Pentateuch, Old Testament, wisdom literature, and the Gospels. His research interests include ancient Jewish and Christian biblical interpretation, as well as interpreting and applying biblical narrative today.
Before pursuing biblical studies, Dr. Luther earned his doctorate in electrical engineering. Among more serious pursuits, this background prepared him to coach a high school robotics team, an opportunity that he looks forward to having again someday.
