Overview

Course content offers a unique model for doing theology at home and abroad, develops leadership skills, and enhances any vocation or ministry. A rich community in which to study. Several metaphors mirror the multi-faceted dimensions of this degree: the lectern representing the rigorous academic study of texts and theological trends; the steeple symbolizing the commitment to take what is learned into the local church; a passport signifying the international scope, and the skyline of the city suggesting the application of theological learning in the workplace.

In the Applied Theology (MAAT) program, you’ll learn from an outstanding group of leading scholars and theologians from the US and around the world.

Graduate seminars on the Jewish context of the Bible are held in Israel and spirituality explored in Southern Africa. Seminars such as “Ten Theologians that Speak from the Grave,” “In Search of Yourself,” “The Kairos Moments in Church History,” “The Voices of the Twentieth-Century Prophets,” and “Ethical Issues in the Twenty-First Century” also contribute to the unique character of the curriculum. Along with academic rigor, you’ll also be nurtured on a spiritual journey.

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M.A.A.T. seminars have been taught by theologians from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Several notable pastors, a leading Australian ethicist and lawyer, and a retired American Major General who served on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. are among our highly qualified faculty who have led seminars on Christian ministry, secular and spiritual trends in the post-Christendom city, and leadership.

VALUE

A graduate degree is an investment in your future, and we want to equip you to succeed.

As a graduate student at Carson-Newman University you’ll receive access to the full Microsoft Office suite.
Graduate students enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours qualify to apply for federal financial aid. If you qualify, you can borrow up to $20,500 per year, which is more than enough to cover the total program cost.
You’ll be assigned a personal faculty advisor, who will help draft a course plan tailored to your specific goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The World of Second Temple Judaism and the New Testament
The Voices of the Twentieth-Century Prophets
Ten Theologians that Speak From the Grave
In Search of Yourself
The Art of Communication
Secular and Spiritual Trends in the Post-Christendom City

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Jefferson City, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
Minimum undergraduate grade point average of a 3.0*
Letter of affirmation from the applicant’s pastor or similar written reference from an academic dean or chair of a school of religion if the candidate for admission is a ministerial student (on-line reference request form)
An interview with the director of the M.A.A.T. program
Written acceptance by the director of the M.A.A.T program

Tuition Fees

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12360 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12360 USD / year

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In-State

12360 USD / year

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Living costs

Jefferson City

United States

1005 - 1867 USD / month

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Funding

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