Academics: Degree Synopsis
Master of Theology [ Th.M.] 165 Credits.
Design:
The Master of Theology Degree is designed to offer the student, pastor, and church leader an in-depth study of God and how He relates to man through His word. The course will broaden theological understanding and perspective at the Master's level.
Course Subjects:
THE 3000: Introduction to Theology.
THE 3005: Perspectives in Theology.
THE 3010: Biblical Eschatology.
THE 3015: Spiritual Warfare.
THE 3020: Calvinism.
THE 3025: The Doctrine of Sin.
THE 3030: Dispensationalism.
THE 3035: The Challenge of Jesus.
THE 3040: The Powerless Christianity.
THE 3099: Thesis.Essays: Three mid-semester essays each 2,000 words.
Degree Prerequisites:
A Bachelor's degree from an approved university, seminary, or Bible College [including prior-learning experience] plus 45 credit hours. Forty-five [45] hours of coursework must be completed at Seekers International Seminary before the degree is granted. Nine [9] two hour courses, three essays constitute 30 hours plus 15 credits for the thesis. A Master's thesis of 8,000 words is required. The subject matter for the essays and thesis proposal may be determined by the student in consultation with the student's Assigned tutor. All completed coursework must be either emailed or sent through a secure mailing system to the student's Assigned Tutor. Course work submitted to Seekers should always be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope for the marked and graded assignment to be returned.
Course of Study:
From the suggested list below, students may choose nine [9] textbooks for study. Each textbook constitutes two hours of study or one course / module. A 3.0 GPA is required on a scale of 4.0. Students may order the textbooks from Amazon.com or their local bookshops.
Course Textbooks:
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''Christian Theology' by Millard J. Erickson. [Hardback]. Baker Academics. ISBN-10: 0801021820. ISBN-13: 978-0801021824.
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'No place for Truth: Whatever Happened to Evangelical Theology?' [Paperback] by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co [June 1993]. ISBN-10: 080280747X. ISBN-13: 978-0802807472.
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'The Complete Book of Bible Prophecy' [Paperback] by Mark Hitchcock.. Tyndale House Publishers. ISBN-10: 0842318313. ISBN-13: 978- 0842318310.
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'Major Bible Prophecies' by john F. Walvrood. [Paperback]. Zondervan. ISBN-10: -310234670. ISBN-13: 978- 0310234678.
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'The Revelation of Jesus Christ' by John F. Walvrood. Moody Publishers. New Edition [March 1989] ISBN-10: 0802473091. ISBN-13: 978- 0802473097.
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'Making Sense of Paul: A Basic Introduction to Pauline Theology' by Virginia Wiles. [Paperback]. Hendrickson Pub [Feb 2000]. ISBN-10: 156563117X. ISBN-13: 978-1565631175.
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'Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense' by N. T. Wright. [Hardback]. Harper San Francisco. ISBN-10: 0060507152. ISBN-13: 978-0060507152.
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'Essentials of Christian Theology' Edited by Wm C. Placher. [Paperback]. Publisher Westminster. 1st Edition [Sept 2003]. ISBN-10: 0664223958. ISBN-13:978-0664223953.
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'Exploring Theology: A Guide for Systematic Theology and Apologetics' by Clarence H. Benson, Robert J. morgan. [Paperback]. Crossway Books. ISBN-10: 1581349627. ISBN-13: 978-1581349627.
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'Three Views on the Rapture' by Gleeson l. Archer. [Editor]. Zondervan. ISBN-10: 0310212952. ISBN-13: 978-0310212959.
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'Biblical Demonology: A Study of Spiritual Forces at Work Today' by Merrill F. Unger. Kregel Publishers. ISBN-10: 0825439019. ISBN-13: 978- 0825439018.
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'The Basic Ideas of Calvinism' by H. Henry Meeter. Baker Book house. ISBN-10: 0801062691. ISBN-13: 978- 0801062698.
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'Not the Way It's Supposed to Be' by Cornelius Platinga Jr. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ISBN-10:0802842186. ISBN-13: 978-0802842183.
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'Dispensationalism' by C. C. Ryrie. Moody Publishers. ISBN-10: 080242189X. ISBN-13: 978- 0802421890.
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'The Challenge of Jesus: Rediscovering Who Jesus Was and Wh He Is' by N. T. Wright. Inter Varsity Press. ISBN-10: 08030822003. ISBN-13: 978-08030822003.
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'Confronting Powerless Christianity: Evangelicals and the Missing Dimension' Charles H. Craft. Chosen Books. ISBN-10: 0800793145. ISBN-13: 978-0800793145.
A summary paper on each of the nine [9] textbooks is required and should include the following:
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What in you opinion does the book say? Write a 10 to 15 page survey.
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Will this book be useful to you in your ministry? If so, how?
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What themes caught your attention? Why did they?
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With what did you agree or disagree in the book? Mention briefly.
All assignments should be double-spaced. Detailed instructions for writing the Master's Thesis will be forwarded to the student when the thesis proposal has been considered and accepted by Seekers International.
Tuition: £1,875.00. Tuition Payment Scheme Available.
Tuition is kept to a minimum to offset the purchase of textbooks.