MA in Pentecostal-Charismatic Theology

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze biblical and theological writings at a level commensurate with other graduate students in religion programs. 
2. Produce written work that portrays a knowledge of primary and secondary literature in the discipline. 
3. Provide evidence of analytical and critical skills which are prerequisites to further graduate studies in the bible or theology. 
4. Exegete biblical texts, utilizing sound hermeneutical principles. 
5. Demonstrate the ability to do valid research which contributes to the knowledge base in the discipline of biblical studies and theology. 
6. Differentiate between the three waves of spiritual renewal of the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement and identify their unique characteristics.
7. Measure the contribution that Pentecostals-Charismatics have made to the debate on ecumenism with older denominations.
8. Recognize the vast differences that exist in Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity as a global movement.
9. Identify and critically assess the development of Pentecostal-Charismatic spirituality and theology.

Program Curriculum

Core (9 credits or 15 ECTS)

• BIBL 550: Biblical Criticism/Herm. (3 credits or 5 ECTS)
• THEO 553: History of Doctrine II (3 credits or 5 ECTS)
• PHIL 552: Philosophy of Religion (3 credits or 5 ECTS)

Biblical Studies (6 credits or 10 ECTS)

• BIBL Courses 500 level or higher (6 credits or 10 ECTS)

Pentecostal/Charismatic Studies Emphasis Required (12 credits or 20 ECTS)

• THEO 535: Doctrine of the Spirit (3 credits or 5 ECTS)
• THEO 573: Pentecostal Theology (3 credits or 5 ECTS)
• THEO 556: German Pentecostalism (3 credits or 5 ECTS)
• THEO 577: Seminar in Theology (Wesley) (3 credits or 5 ECTS)

Pentecostal/Charismatic Studies Emphasis Electives (15 credits or 25 ECTS)

• THEO 581: Political Theology (3 credits or 5 ECTS)
• THEO 580: Trinity (3 credits or 5 ECTS)
• THEO 575: Contemporary Theology (3 credits or 5 ECTS)
• THEO 594: Special Topics (3 credits or 5 ECTS) - Holiness Movement, Epistemology for Pentecostals, A Pentecostal Theology of Missions,

Thesis (12 credits or 20 ECTS)

• THEO 592: Theological Research and Writing (3 credits or 5 ECTS) Directed Study
• THEO 598: Master’s Thesis (9 credits or 15 ECTS)

Total Credit Hours Required: 54 credits or 90 ECTS
The German accreditation agency ‘evalag’ has accredited a slightly extended version with 14 courses plus a thesis. The total number of ECTS credits is 90 ECTS and extends over three years of part-time studies since the legal maximum of ECTS a part-time student may take in Germany is 15 per semester.