Wimberly School of Religion
& Graduate Theological Center

MASTER OF ARTS IN RELIGION

The Master of Arts in Religion examines the major sources of biblical, theological, historical, ethical, and cultural studies. Students engage in discussion of issues confronted during their studies and relate these issues to the human situation past and present in order to bring about deeper understanding and meaningful service to the church and community.

The Master of Arts in Religion offers a broad interdisciplinary approach to religion for individual enrichment. The 36-hour degree is composed of a core of foundational courses and general elective courses. Students work with an academic advisor in developing a degree plan for course work in a particular area of interest.

FOUNDATIONAL COURSES: 21 Credit Hrs
Students must have a 3-hour course in each of the following areas:

1. Hebrew Bible
2. New Testament
3. Church History
4. Theology
5. World Religions
6. Christian Ethics
7. Thesis/Research Project

ELECTIVES: 15 Cr. Hrs
Students must take fifteen hours selected from graduate courses offered by the School of Religion and Graduate Theological Center and other schools of the University. Elective courses must be approved by the student's advisor and by the Dean of the School of Religion.

PROJECT/THESIS
A research project or thesis is required for partial fulfillment of the Mater of Arts in Religion. Specific requirements for the submission of the bound thesis are found in the Graduate Bulletin. The Thesis/Project must be completed within two years of enrollment in MREL 5993.

ADMISSION
A 2.75 undergraduate grade point average is required for admission. Entering students should have significant work in the humanities and social sciences. A maximum of 15 hours may be transferred into the MAR degree, upon approval of the dean. Courses completed in pursuit of a graduate degree already received will not be allowed as credit for another graduate degree.

REQUIRED GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Students must maintain a minimum B (3.0) grade average per semester. A course with a grade below "C" cannot be used as part of the minimum number of semester credit hours required for the degree. At least a "B" (3.0) grade average on the OCU scale is required for graduation.