Degree Outcomes Master of Theology
- Students will gain a general knowledge of the Christian theological tradition and of contemporary scholarship.
- Students will understand and be able to use theological vocabulary and concepts in theological and ministerial discussions.
- Students will be able to engage in research, writing, and oral exposition.
- Students will develop an understanding of the global context of the Christian tradi¬tion, the ecumenical character of the Christian tradition, and the multicultural realities of contemporary society.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to use theological texts in a language other than English.
- Students will develop a critical, historically-rooted approach to theology.
- Students will know how to read primary texts in the context of historical periods.
- Students will be able to assess theological texts and materials critically.
- Students will be aware of the social, cultural, and personal lens through which they interpret the tradition.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to engage in theological research and defend a position responsibly through the writing and oral defense of a thesis.
- Students will understand how theological study serves the ongoing life of the Church.