Theology - Bangor Theological Seminary - Portland ME

Theology from Bangor Theological Seminary - Portland ME is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The purpose of the Master of Arts degree is to provide a basic understanding of the theological disciplines for professional development, personal interest, or further graduate study. At Bangor Theological Seminary, the M.A. is specifically designed to encourage students both to attain a survey knowledge of the various theological disciplines and to pursue more focused studies . Students, working closely with an academic advisor, are encouraged to construct their program around their own academic and personal needs. Those who have completed this degree have used it in a variety of ways: to enhance the work in which they were already engaged, to prepare for a new vocation, to prepare for Ph.D. work, to pursue their academic interests, or to deepen their spiritual lives. They work in the church, in state governments and social agencies and businesses, and in medical and educational settings, in the arts--in any place that may benefit from the insights and dispositions gained by people of mature religious and theological conviction. As a Master of Arts student, you will encounter the diverse traditions of the Christian religious heritage and delve into deeper study in an area of concentration that interests you, and integrate these into a final project or thesis. Program Goals The Master of Arts Program Provides: Knowledge of: The ecumenical Christian heritage, including Scripture, history, and theology . The cultural, social, and ethical realities in which faith operates and responds in the contemporary world. A specific academic area or practical concern of the student's choosing through focused study. Ability to: Engage in critical and constructive theological reflection. Use the knowledge and skills gained in one's area of concentration within a specific vocation or practice. Opportunities for: Vocational clarification and enhancement. Growth in appreciation and understanding of a student's own religious identity within a pluralistic religious context. Personal and spiritual integration and growth. View more details on Bangor Theological Seminary - Portland ME . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.