Master of Arts (Religion)

(MAR)

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The Master of Arts (Religion) degree is a non-biblical language program of study to provide a basic understanding of theological disciplines for general theological education purposes. Through a core of theological studies, it prepares persons for both ordained and non-ordained ministry and for general pastoral and religious leadership responsibilities in congregations and other settings.

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Program Description

The Master of Arts (Religion) is a two-year, post-baccalaureate program in theological studies designed for general educational purposes or to provide basic mastery of a particular theological discipline. The program seeks to prepare persons for both ordained and non-ordained ministry and for general pastoral and religious leadership responsibilities in congregations and other settings; the degree in itself does not qualify one for further advanced study.

All of the classes required for the MAR program are offered Online.

Program Goals

The central goals (adapted from ATS standard 4.6) of the Carroll MAR degree, as an advanced academic program oriented toward general theological education, include the following:

Goal 1: Master of Arts (Religion) degree recipients will give evidence of a survey-knowledge of various theological disciplines.

Goal 2: Master of Arts (Religion) degree recipients will give evidence of focused knowledge in a specific discipline, or interdisciplinary knowledge.

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Courses

Course Completion Guide

Courses
Course TitleCourse NumberCredits
CORE COURSES
GatewayBHCTI—50002
Old Testament (Choose 2 of 3)SWBLI—5111, 5112, 51132
New Testament (Choose 2 of 3)SWBLI—5211, 5212, 52132
Biblical InterpretationSWBIT—51112
Christian Theology (Choose 2 of 3)FHBTH—5111, 5112, 51132
Christian Heritage (Choose 2 of 3) FHCHS—5111, 5112, 51132
Baptist HeritageFHCHS—52112
The Teaching ChurchMFFND—51112
The Functioning ChurchMFADM—51112
Leadership in MinistryMFLDS—51112
Christian DisciplinesWMWOR—52112
Christian WorshipWMWOR—51112
Christian WitnessWMEVA—51112
ADDITIONAL STUDIES - ELECTIVES
CourseCourse Number2
CourseCourse Number2
CourseCourse Number2
CourseCourse Number2
CourseCourse Number2
CourseCourse Number2
Project or InternshipBHCTI—52122
Total Units:48

Units Required

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Adlin Cotto

Adlin Cotto

Director

Dr. Cotto has coordinated the Cuba program for Carroll since 2009, and has been working with Tarrant Baptist Association in the area of Hispanic Leadership Training. She administered the Seminary Extension program for Hispanic pastors and lay leaders for more than 15 years. She serves as a volunteer children’s and preschool minister.

Phone: (972) 580-7600

Email: acotto@bhcarroll.edu

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-Chris Gober, Master of Divinity 2020

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