Master in Christian Studies (MCS)
The MCS is a 60-credit two-year full-time programme. It can also be taken on a part-time basis.
The emphasis in the MCS programme is on equipping Christians for effective witness, whether this
be in churches, places of employment, or at home.
Students may complete a Thesis, Ministry Project or Qualitative Research Project as part of the
MCS. With effect from June 2007 this is optional.
| REQUIRED COURSES | |
| Biblical Studies | |
| OT Foundations I (OT 101) & II (OT 102) | 6 credits |
| NT Foundations I (NT 101) & II (NT 102) | 6 credits |
| Biblical Hermeneutics & Interpretation (HE 101) | 3 credits |
| Sub-total | 15 credots |
| Theological and Historical Studies | |
| The Christian Faith (TS 101) | 3 credits |
| Theological Foundations I (TS 211) | 3 credits |
| Christian Ethics (TS 252) | 3 credits |
| History of Christianity I (CH 101) | 3 credits |
| Sub-total | 12 credits |
| Christian Education | |
| The Educational Ministry of the Church (ECF 500/CE 101) | 3 credits |
| Applied Theology | |
| Vocation, Work and Ministry (MM 101) | 3 credits |
| FOR THESIS OR PROJECT OPTION | 6 credits |
| Either: Thesis option | |
| MCS Thesis (TH 392)* | 6 credits |
| Or: Ministry Project option | |
| MCS Ministry Research Project (TH 393)* | 6 credits |
| Or: Qualitative Research Project option | |
| MCS Qualitative Research Project (TH 394)** | 6 credits |
| ELECTIVES | 27 or 21 credits |
| (These can be taken from any area of the curriculum, but must include at least one elective course from each of: Biblical Studies; Theological Studies; Missions and Evangelism. Students who complete a Thesis or Project only complete 21 credits’ worth of electives) |
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| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 credits |
* Studen may be required to take an additional guided study (1.5 credits) in the area of their thesis or project topic.
** Student is required to take ECF 520 (Research Methods and Ministry: Qualitative, 3 credits)
