Graduate Degrees

Master of Arts in Religion

The purpose of the MAR program is to provide a generalist academic degree which allows the student to survey Biblical Studies, theology, and ministry. The program is best suited for the following students (our primary target audience):
-Those who plan to pursue further study in another professional field but who wish a foundation in Biblical Studies before entering other graduate studies or their career.
-Those already in a career (e.g. lawyers, business persons, and school teachers) who wish to study Biblical and Theological issues to enhance themselves intellectually and or in a lay leadership or church ministry.
-Those involved in congregational or parachurch leadership who wish to strengthen their ability to serve in lay leadership or church ministry.

Core Requirements (18 Hours):
BNT 500 – New Testament Research
BOT 500 – Old Testament Research
BTH 500 – History of Christian Thought
BTH 501 – Ethical Foundations for Christian Leadership
FND 500 – Introduction to Research Online
IST 500 – World Christianity

Biblical Studies (3 Hours):
BNT or BOT Elective

Christian Ministry (9 Hours):
CMM 540 – Administration and Marketing
Select one of the following:
CMM 521 – Christian Education for the Local Congregation
CMP 513 – Contemporary Preaching Styles
Select one of the following:
CMM 531 – Minister as Pastoral Care Leader
CMM 541 – Discipleship

Theology (6 Hours):
BTH 505 – Systematic Theology
BTH 526 – Apologetics

Research Requirement (0 Hours):
FND 600 – Portfolio Project

Opportunity to Use My Abilities for God

“At KCU I was able to learn under the guidance of the best ministry professors and administrators. KCU gave me
my first opportunity to use my abilities for God. KCU gave me an opportunity to excel athletically, artistically, and
academically. But most of all, when I look back on my time at KCU, I will remember the people. I will remember the
smiles, I will remember the laughs my friends and I shared. KCU is a family and one I am very proud to be in.”

Cody Sabol, Class of 2017

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