New Master of Church History Degree Online Program Description

Students who would find Historical Theology interesting will enjoy earning their Masters degree in Church History. The degree is worth 30 semester hours of credit. If you are considering pursuing a Master of Arts in Church History, this program offers a rewarding pathway.

Each student will be assigned a mentor to help him or her throughout the Masters inn Church History program, ensuring guidance and support.

The program will be taken online using our Canvas Learning Management System. A Mentor will be assigned to assist you throughout your studies. Thesis is not required for the Masters in Church History.

Text books: As required for Masters of Church History studies.

Approx. total cost of program without books: $3620.00

Enhancement: Bimodal learning is now available. You may read and listen to your course with our new ReadSpeaker program directly embedded into it. This enhances learning and is excellent for English as a second language or for individuals with vision impairment. Furthermore, the Masters of Church History curriculum benefits from these enhancements.

Master of Church History Program  The Master of Church History (MA) is 30 semester hours in length. Students who would find Historical Theology interesting will enjoy earning their Master of Church History.

 

Learning Method  The student will study independently and will utilize our Canvas Online Learning Management System. Each of the ten courses will comprise a Commentary which is approximately one hundred pages. Online quizzes and exams are included, making the Master of  Church History a flexible option for working professionals.

 

Program Particulars  Each student will be assigned a mentor, whose services are included in tuition cost, to assist him or her throughout the program.  A thesis is not required. Most students complete the Master of Church History program within 12-16 months, however the student may progress at their own pace. A bachelor’s degree (any discipline) is a prior requirement.

Degree Courses

BTH 420 The Early Church

This course gives a detailed history of the Church from Pentecost to the Fall of Rome. It discusses the expansion of the church and the inception of Gentiles into the covenant. It also discusses the persecutions and the development of doctrine, the rise of sects and heresies and the rise of Monasticism. The Early Church course is foundational within the Master of Church History curriculum.

BTH 351 New Testament Church History

This course gives an overall view of Church history beginning at the first century with the Apostolic Church. It discusses the Persecuted Church, The Imperial Church, the Medieval Church, The Reformed Church and it culminates in the Modern Day Church. This course can be seen more as a broad survey rather than an in-depth study. New Testament Church History is an essential component for Master of Church History students.

BTH 421 The Medieval Church

This course deals with the life of the church from the Fall of Rome in 476 A.D. to the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 A.D. It gives detailed historical data of the rise and fall of many persecutors of the Church. It discusses Medieval Art and Literature and the beginnings of Religious Reformation, which are key topics for Master of Church History candidates.

GBTH 422 The Reformed Church

The Reformation changed the world spiritually, socially, and politically. In this course, learners trace the historic development of the Protestant Reformation from its 16th-century background to its impact on the world and the church today. Students in the Master of Church History program will find this course highly relevant.

GBTH 423 The Post Reformation Church

The Reformation was a time of great change in the Church. Persecution was at a high and there was great effort by the Roman Church to stem the tide of adherents from going to the Protestant groups that sprang up like mushrooms. Truly the Church was in the throes of recovering truths seemingly lost from the time of Constantine. Post Reformation Church is included among the curriculum for the Master of Church History degree.

MIS 240 World Geography for Missions

This course gives an overall look at World Geography and its relationship to the Bible. It will use demographics and other information to explain the work of Missions and Missionary leaders throughout the World. This broader perspective is offered as part of the Master of Church History program.

GBOT 553 A Survey of the History of Israel

This course is a study of Israel, its birth, development into a nation, and subjugation as a nation. It defines God’s Theocratic Rule and Israel under the rule of man. It gives the chronology of the patriarchs and the chronology of Israel in the wilderness. King Saul, King David and King Solomon are discussed at length and the division of Israel into two kingdoms, enriching the Master of Church History curriculum.

MIS 560 Religions of the World

This course is a comprehensive study of world religions, including false cults in comparison to Christianity. It discusses the aspects of secular religions and non-Christian religions. The formation of cults and the occult are discussed in detail, to give the believer information on how to recognize that which strays from the Christian faith. For Master of Church History students, understanding world religions is essential.

BPA 260 Awareness of Church Government

This is a study of the various types of Church government, such as the Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Congregational, and Independent. It will discuss these branches of church government in-depth as well as the offices of Pastor, Elder, and Deacon. Church Government knowledge is beneficial for those pursuing a Master of Church History.

GBTH 553 Spiritual Warfare III

This course deals with overcoming conflict that is caused by the demonic realm. It gives us information on how Jesus dealt with demons, how our decisions can be a form of warfare, spiritual management, mind management and weapons of our warfare. The study of Spiritual Warfare is also included in the Master of  Church History curriculum.