Master of Christian Studies (M.CS)
Code
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Total Credits to Graduate
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M.C.S.
(68)
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BIBLE
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22
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BS106
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Biblical Background
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3
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BS102
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Old Testament Survey I
|
2
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BS103
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Old Testament Survey II
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2
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BS107
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New Testament Survey I
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2
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BS108
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New Testament Survey II
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2
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BS109
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Biblical Interpretation
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3
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OT
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OT Book Studies
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4
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NT
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NT Book Studies
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4
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OT/NT
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Bible Electives
|
-
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THEOLOGY/ HISTORY/ ETHICS
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16
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TH101
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Christian Theology I
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2
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TH102
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Christian Theology II
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2
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TH108
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Christian Theology III
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2
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TH106
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Introduction to Christian Ethics
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2
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TH103
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Church History I: 30 AD-500 AD
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2
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TH104
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Church History II: 500 AD- 1600 AD
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2
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TH107
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Church History III: 1600- Today
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2
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ME101
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Introduction to Christian Mission
|
-
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TH105
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Denominational / Baptist Study
|
-
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ME102
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Living World Religions
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2
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BASIC MINISTRY SKILLS
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8
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CM101
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Introduction to Preaching: Sermon Preparation
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CM107
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Preaching Skill: Delivery
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CM102
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Basic Teaching Skill
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CM103
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Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
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ME103
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Personal Evangelism
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PASTORAL MINISTRY COURSES
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4
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PM101
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Life of Pastor
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PM102
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Work of Pastor
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CM104
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Conflict: Dynamics and Resolution
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CM209
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Crisis Counseling
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WRITING SKILL
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GS101
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Form & Style
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PRACTICUM & FORMATION
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8
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GS511/GS512
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Practicum (2 non-GPA a year)
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4
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GS111/GS211
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Spiritual Formation & Community Duty (2 non-GPA a yr)
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4
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ELECTIVES
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10
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Electives may be earned through Mission Formation
*Mission Formation = 2 cr per STCM+Mission Trip
* Mission Trip alone = 0.5 GPA
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