Master of Theology

The Master of Theology degree (M.Th.) is granted for demonstration of advanced competencies related to building biblical theology and doing theology in culture, particularly by those in ministry with responsibility extending beyond the local church level.

The general objectives of all Antioch School programs are:

Comprehensive development in character, skills, and knowledge for effective ministry.
Life development and lifelong learning orientation.
Recognition of and participation in the centrality of the local church in the plan of God.
Ability to master biblical content, benefit from significant contributions of scholars, and build strategic models of ministry accordingly.

The general objective of Theology degrees is to help train those who desire to understand thoroughly the unfolding message of Scripture itself as a guidebook for life and ministry, paying special attention to the implications of that message in one's personal life, ministry, and culture.

Specific program objectives of the M.Th. include:

Mastery of Scripture using a biblical theology approach, which allows the teaching of the Bible to unfold naturally according to author's intention and literary design with special attention to genre and overaching themes of each Bible book.
Reflection on the contributions of leading scholars regarding biblical theology and theology in culture.
Address the pertinent issues related to biblical theology and theology in culture and analyze Scripture and other contributions related to those issues.
Formulate conclusions and personal applications regarding those issues.
Obtain advanced mastery of biblical theology, particularly through study according to the eight canonical sections of the Bible.
Develop a framework for beginning to use the canonical sections in both life and ministry.

Competency Sets

1.	Life and Ministry Development			6
	1.1	Motivated Abilities Pattern (MAP) Annual Response	2
	1.2	Personal Development Plans and Annual Revisions	2
	1.3	Personal Development Assessments with Local Mentors	2

2.	Prerequsite Training Modules (Leadership Series I Courses)			0
	2.1	Acts: Keys to the Establishment and Expansion of the First Century Church	4
	2.2	Pauline Epistles: Strategies for Establishing Churches	4
	2.3	Understanding the Essentials of Sound Doctrine	4
	2.4	Leaders and the Early Church	4
	2.5	Interpreting the Word I	4
	2.6	Interpreting the Word II	4
	2.7	Covenants, Unity of Scripture and Biblical Worldview	4

3.	Core Training Modules (Leadership Series II Courses)			40
	3.1	Toward a Theology in Culture	4
	3.2	Old Testament Theology: The Law	4
	3.3	Old Testament Theology: Former Prophets	4
	3.4	Old Testament Theology: Latter Prophets	4
	3.5	Old Testament Theology: Writings	4
	3.6	New Testament Theology: Luke-Acts and Pauline Epistles	4
	3.7	New Testament Theology: 1 and 2 Peter, James, Jude, and Hebrews	4
	3.8	New Testament Theology: Gospels of Matthew and Mark	4
	3.9	New Testament Theology: John, 1, 2, 3, John, and Revelation	4
	3.10	Pathways to Constructing Theology in Civilization	4

4.	Biblical Theology in Projects			6
	4.1	Old Testament Theology in Culture	3
	4.2	New Testament Theology in Culture	3

5.	Ministry Practicum (Learning by Doing)			9
	5.1	Contracted learning through ministry experience, incl. written evaluation and reflection (at a rate of 1 semester hour of credit for each 45 hours of designated ministry and reflection)

6.	Teaching Practicum (Learning by Teaching)			15
	6.1	The First Principles Series I	3
	6.2	The First Principles Series III	3
	6.3	Interpreting the Word I: Principles and Procedures	3
	6.4	Toward a Theology in Culture	3
	6.5	Old Testament Theology: Law	3
	6.6	New Testament Theology:Luke-Acts and the Pauline Epistles	3


Total				76