Ancient & Oriental Christianity, MA (MAOC)

Jeff Childers, Advisor
ACU Box 29424
Abilene, Texas 79699-9429
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building Rm 293

Phone: 325-674-3797 or 888-242-5360
Fax: 325-674-6180
Email: jeff.childers@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/gst

The Ancient and Oriental Christianity track of the Master of Arts degree is a 48-hour thesis program designed to equip students with an advanced academic foundation in research in the languages, cultures, and theological expressions of Ancient and Eastern Christianity. Students who have extensive preparation at the undergraduate level may receive advanced standing (maximum 12 hours) toward this 48-hour degree.

Prerequisite Degree Requirements

This program requires a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students who have completed substantial work at the undergraduate level may receive advanced standing (maximum 12 hours).

Core Requirements

Language appropriate to the research program (BGRK 600-699; BHEB 600-699) - Credit Hours: 6
BIBD 660 - Systematic Theology I Credit Hours: 3
BIBH 651 - History of Christianity I: Early to Medieval Credit Hours: 3
BIBH 652 - History of Christianity II: Reformation to Present Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 610 - Critical Interpretation of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 620 - Critical Interpretation of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3
BIBM 602 - GST Orientation Credit Hours: 0
BIBL 699 - Master’s Thesis Credit Hours: 6

Total: 27 Credit Hours

Track Requirements

BIBD 647 - Research Problems in Theology Credit Hours: 3
BIBD 661 - Theological Explorations Credit Hours: 3
BIBH 671 - Explorations in the Christian East Credit Hours: 3
BIBH 674 - Christian Mission in Global Contexts Credit Hours: 3
Ancient Language (BGRK 600-699; BHEB 600-699) - Credit Hours: 6
Electives - Credit Hours: 3

Total: 21 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 48

Other Graduation Requirements

English Bible exam, oral exam for thesis, and four semesters of participation in mentoring groups.