Mission statement

The mission of the M.A. program of Talbot School of Theology is the development of disciples of Jesus Christ who will be able to teach their respective disciplines.

As an outgrowth of Talbot School of Theology's role to provide discerning evangelical biblical/theological scholarship and instruction, the M.A. program exists to provide opportunities for specialized focus on disciplines that are crucial to fulfill Talbot's mission. We want to give students who choose one of these discipline areas a foundation upon which they can teach or go on for advanced study. These disciplines include the very basic study of the Bible itself through attention to the Old and New Testaments, theological reflection, and the role of philosophy in articulating and defending a Christian worldview and providing a Christian perspective on current moral issues. 

Objectives

The Master of Arts degree, with emphases in Bible Exposition, Old Testament, New Testament, Theology, Philosophy of Religion & Ethics, Spiritual Formation and Biblical / Theological Studies-Diversified (non-language), has been developed for those whose calling to Christian service is to positions of leadership for which the Master of Divinity or other professional degrees are not normally required. It is structured to provide:

1. An understanding of the Scriptures for students anticipating Christian ministries that would include church administrators, parachurch organization leadership, counselors, "tent-making" occupations in other cultures, lay leaders in the local church and others.

2. A biblical background for those who are preparing for teaching in non-theological fields.

3. An academic background for those who find the Master of Arts degree ample for a teaching position either at home or in a foreign country.

4. A program of study for missionaries who have only a brief furlough time in which to pursue formal study of the Scriptures.

5. Sustainable skills in specific ministries further developing your abilities and spiritual gifts and strengthening your areas of weakness.