Program Details
The M.A. in Christian Thought is offered at the St. Paul campus through both our residential and hybrid programs
- Residential program: The residential program is our traditional day-school classroom setting, where you'll take a variety of courses throughout the semester with other students in the residential program.
- Distance learning program. Our InMinistry distance learning program uses a hybrid model, where you'll experience both traditional classroom experiences and online distance learning with your cohort—about 20 of your seminary peers enrolled in the same program. Twice a year cohorts meet at the St. Paul campus for intensive courses in the classroom with faculty. The rest of the time, students complete course work online from a distance.
Sample Courses
Theology and Contemporary Culture
This course explores the relationship between evangelical theology and contemporary culture. Special attention is placed on the theological interpretation of “postmodernity” in its various expressions in culture, including philosophy, art, cinema, literature, and music. These expressions will be analyzed to develop appropriate apologetic engagements of postmodern culture.
Theology and Science
A discussion of the interface between two important modes of knowledge: theology and science. Taking a history and philosophy of science approach, this course evaluates theology and science as two different methods for explaining aspects of reality. It discusses whether the results of science have theological import or the axioms of theology may have scientific significance.
Perspectives on Evil and Suffering
This course explores two distinct approaches to suffering and evil. Theologians, philosophers, and apologists try to explain why evil exists in a world created by a good God. Pastoral theologians and counselors attempt to help people who are suffering. Participants in this course will attempt integration of the categories, resources, and responses typical of these two areas. They will seek answers to the question, “What can theologians and caregivers learn from each other?”
