M.A./[BS] Distance Degree Plan
Distance Degree Outline
The sample below shows how a student might complete the MA/CE degree from a distance.
The student would come to Dallas or Houston for intensive courses over the summer and possibly winter sessions.Â
This is only a sketch of a possible completion plan. Please contact the Academic Advising Center to discuss
the specifics of a tailored completion plan.
First Year
Fall (Extension or Online)
| Code | Name | Hours |
|---|
| BE101 | Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics | 3 |
| ST101 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| NT113 | New Testament Introduction | 2 |
| | 8 |
|---|
Winter (Dallas)
| Code | Name | Hours |
|---|
| PM101 | Spiritual Life | 2 |
| | 2 |
|---|
Spring (Extension or Online)
| Code | Name | Hours |
|---|
| RS101 | Orientation and Research Methods | 2 |
| PM102 | Evangelism | 2 |
| BE102 | Old Testament History I | 3 |
| | 7 |
|---|
Summer (Dallas)
| Code | Name | Hours |
|---|
| SL335 | Personal Assessment and Ministry Vision | 2 |
| BE105 | The Gospels | 2 |
| | 4 |
|---|
Second Year
Fall (Extension or Online)
| Code | Name | Hours |
|---|
| BE103 | Old Testament History II and Poetry | 2 |
| ST102 | Trinitarianism | 3 |
| Elective1 | 3 |
| | 8 |
|---|
Winter (Dallas)
| Code | Name | Hours |
|---|
| BE104 | Old Testament Prophets | 3 |
| | 3 |
|---|
Spring (Extension or Online)
| Code | Name | Hours |
|---|
| BE106 | Acts and Pauline Epistles | 3 |
| BE107 | Hebrews, General Epistles, and Revelation | 3 |
| | 6 |
|---|
Summer (Dallas)
| Code | Name | Hours |
|---|
| ST103 | Angelology, Anthropology, and Sin | 3 |
| | 3 |
|---|
Third Year
Fall (Extension or Online)
| Code | Name | Hours |
|---|
| ST105 | Sanctification and Ecclesiology | 3 |
| BE109 | Ruth, Psalms, Jonah, and Selected Epistles | 3 |
| Elective1 | 2 |
| | 8 |
|---|
Winter (Dallas)
| Code | Name | Hours |
|---|
| Elective1 | 2 |
| | 2 |
|---|
Spring (Extension or Online)
| Code | Name | Hours |
|---|
| HT200 | History of Doctrine | 2 |
| ST104 | Soteriology | 3 |
| CE105 | Teaching Process/AV Pres. OR CE450 Women Teaching Women OR Approved communication course | 3 |
| | 8 |
|---|
Summer (Dallas)
| Code | Name | Hours |
|---|
| ST106 | Eschatology | 3 |
| | 3 |
|---|
- At least 2 hours of electives must be selected from the Department of World Missions and Intercultural Studies. If CE105 or CE450 is not taken, at least 2 hours of electives must be selected from the Department of Christian Education.
- Students completing their degree by distance will need to coordinate the completion of their Spiritual Formation requirement with the Spiritual Formation and Leadership department.
Classes may not always be offered in this order. This is only for example purposes to help prospective students. Please contact the registrar and your department for details.
