Christian History
The Master of Arts (Theology) with a concentration in Christian History provides a path of advanced study of the history and impact of the church locally and globally, often in preparation for doctoral studies. This concentration will introduce students to the academic field of study, provide opportunity for advanced research in particular sub-fields, and work towards advanced research and writing, culminating in a written thesis.
For admission requirements and tuition information visit the Master of Arts (Theology) page.
Contact
Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell
Associate Professor of Christian History
PHONE: 1-902-585-2223EMAIL: melody.maxwell@acadiau.ca
Program Overview
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours Core Courses IDTH 5010 Orientation Pass / Fail BIBL 5023 Interpreting the Old Testament 3 BIBL 5033 Interpreting the New Testament 3 CHUR 5013 Introduction to Christian History 3 THEO 5013 Christian Theology 1 3 THEO 5023 Christian Theology 2 3 THEO 7113 (Or THEO 6013) Christian Theology in a Pluralistic Context
Or Christian Ethics3 XXXX Elective 1 3 Core credit hours 21 SPECIALIZATION CHUR 7613 Guided Reading in Christian History 1 3 CHUR 7623 Guided Reading in Christian History 2 3 CHUR (elective) Christian History elective 3 CHUR (elective) Christian History elective 3 CHUR (elective) Christian History elective 3 CHUR (elective) Christian History elective 3 THEO or BIBL (elective) Elective 3 Specialization credit hours 21 Thesis IDTH 7813 Graduate Seminar 3 XXXX Directed Study -Cross disciplinary recommended 3 CHUR 7916, 7926 Thesis 6,6 Thesis credit hours 18 Total Credit Hours 60
Electives and Directed Studies should be chosen in consultation with your program supervisor.
- This elective must be Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) if the Bible Knowledge Exam has not successfully been completed.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| IDTH 5010 | Orientation | Pass / Fail |
| SPECIALIZATION | ||
| CHUR 7613 | Guided Readings in Church History 1 | 3 |
| CHUR 7623 | Guided Readings in Christian History 2 | 3 |
| CHUR | Church History Elective | 3 |
| CHUR | Church History Elective | 3 |
| Specialization credit hours | 12 | |
| THESIS | ||
| IDTH 7813 | Graduate Research Seminar | 3 |
| XXXX | Directed Study -Cross disciplinary recommended | 3 |
| CHUR 7916 CHUR 7926 | Thesis | 6,6 |
| Thesis credit hours | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
Electives and Directed Studies should be chosen in consultation with your program supervisor.