Overview

This degree equips students who might be interested in preparing for doctoral studies, life of ministry, non-profit work, or simply personal enrichment. The Master degree is completed over a period of two years. Each academic year has 3 terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Students can only take a maximum of 2 courses per term. This 36 credit hour degree is divided into 18 credits of core courses, 9 credits of elective courses, and 9 credit hour thesis.

The Theological Studies program from Agora University is designed to offer a general introduction to Oriental Orthodox theology through the introductory graduate level study of church history, dogmatics, scripture, patristics, spirituality and liturgics. In addition to three semesters of academic study, students are afforded the opportunity to write a master thesis in a specialized area of study.

Outcomes

The Theological Studies program from Agora University program outcomes are intended to prepare students to:

Demonstrate a broad familiarity with Orthodox theology and history as expressed by the Orthodox Christian faith and tradition.
Articulate a holistic understanding of the Orthodox religious heritage.
Think theologically and critically about the Orthodox Christian tradition both historically and within contemporary church and society.
Communicate coherently, effectively, and persuasively in writing.
Construct in a thesis a coherent, sustained theological argument in an area of specialized study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Church, Culture, and Tradition

Healing and the Word

Anthropology of Asceticism

An Orthodox Approach to Theology and the Arts

The Christian Doctrine of God and Diversity

From Cult to Culture

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Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Application & Registration January 15 – August 15

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Burke, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Each applicant must be at least 18 years of age at the time of registration.

Each applicant must submit their undergraduate degree transcript and diploma in the English Language. Non-English language Transcripts must be translated and submitted for evaluation by the World Education Services (WES). Average GPA of 3.0 in USA and the equivalent of 85% or a “B” worldwide.

Evidence of passing English language proficiency requirements

Submit two professional or academic letters of recommendation.

Complete Admission application and financial declaration forms.

All applicants must submit a 2000-word writing sample.

All applicants must submit a Government issued Photo ID.

All applicants must submit a passport sized photograph (in JPEG format, recent color photo, plain/white background, bright, centered/front view of full face, eyes open and visible and cropped from just above the top of the head to the collarbone

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Tuition Fees

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3996 USD / year

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3996 USD / year

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3996 USD / year

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Funding

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