Master of Arts (Religion)

Program Highlights

• Available on-campus or fully online, and designed to be completed in two years.
• Build a foundational knowledge of the inerrant Word of God and the history and doctrines of the Christian church.
• Prepare to serve in a preaching or teaching role.
• Develop the skills to examine the biblical text and theology in relationship with the realities of everyday life and ministry.
• Study under faculty who are experienced scholars, educators, and ministers who invest in the lives of their students both inside and out of the classroom.
• Advance standing is available for those who qualify.

Requirements

To enter the program, the candidate will:

• Apply and complete Cairn University’s Graduate Program enrollment process
• Hold a bachelor’s degree with a 2.5 cumulative GPA from an accredited undergraduate institution and submit proof in the form of official transcripts.

To complete the program, the candidate will:

• Successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:

• Articulate a master’s level understanding of the Bible appropriate for vocational ministry.
• Articulate a master’s level understanding of systematic and historical theology appropriate for vocational ministry.
• Demonstrate a spiritual maturity and skills within a ministry setting.

For more information about the Master of Arts (Religion) degree program, email grad-divinity@cairn.edu.

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