Course Code
Master's Thesis
Master (Graduate Capstone)
Credit Hours
6
Department
Capstone Research & Thesis
Course Overview
<p class="font_8">The Master's Thesis serves as the culminating academic and theological experience of the Master of Arts program. Students conduct original graduate-level research demonstrating advanced biblical interpretation, theological integration, methodological rigor, scholarly engagement, and ministry application. The completed thesis represents a substantial contribution to pastoral leadership, theology, biblical studies, or ministry practice.</p>
Course Details
Credit Hours
Course Code
Course Level
Department
Delivery Format
6
THS 690
Master (Graduate Capstone)
Capstone Research & Thesis
Supervised Research / Independent Study / Faculty Advisement
Status
Program
Prerequisites
Active
Master of Arts in Pastoral Leadership & Theology
Completion of All Core M.A. Coursework; Approved Thesis Proposal
Learning Outcomes
Synthesize biblical, theological, and scholarly sources into a cohesive research framework
Evaluate competing theological perspectives with critical precision
Construct a sustained graduate-level theological argument
Defend methodological choices and interpretive conclusions
Integrate Scripture, theology, and ministry application
Demonstrate leadership-level theological discernment through original scholarship.