MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN SOCIAL WORK - M.A.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Master of Arts in Christian Social Work is to provide a basic understanding of the Christian social work arena for further graduate study or for general educational purposes. The program may serve a variety of aims: further graduate study at the doctoral level, preparation for some forms of teaching, the scholarly enhancement of ministerial practice, or disciplined reflection on a specialized function in ministry of Christian social work.

ONLINE UNIVERSITY DEGREE PROGRAM SUMMARY

Degree Program Parts	Credit Hours
Part I - Core Courses	15
Par II - Major Courses	8
Part III - Thesis Work	25
Total Credit Hours Required	48

DEGREE PROGRAM BREAKDOWN

Part I - Core Courses*	Credit Hours
Old Testament Survey (I, II, III)	3
New Testament Survey	3
Bible Study Methods	3
Hermeneutics I	3
Introduction to Systematic Theology	3

*Core Courses taken in the past may be transferred and credited upon receipt of transcripts.

 

Part II - Major Courses**	Credit Hours
Christian Counseling I	4
Christian Social Work I	4

**Major Courses taken in the past may be transferred and credited upon receipt of transcripts.

 

Part III - Thesis Work	Credit Hours
Thesis Proposal	5
Thesis	20