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Evangelia University has a long story of quality education based on the Christian worldview over 25 years and prepares today's Christian leaders for the next generations.

Academics (degree programs)

 

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM (BA in Biblical Studies)


A. Program Objective


EU currently offers one major (Biblical Studies) in its undergraduate baccalaureate program. The purpose of the Biblical Studies Degree (BA) is to equip men and women to form a Christ-like mind to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ through providing fundamental knowledge of the Old and New Testament, of Christian doctrines and history, of various practical areas of Christian ministries, and of methods for further biblical and theological studies.
Career opportunities for Biblical Studies graduates are many and include most of the following Christian service categories:

  • Pastor (usually after the completion of a M. Div. degree)
  • Evangelist
  • Missionary
  • Minister of Youth
  • Minister of Children’s Program
  • Counselor
  • Church Administrator
  • Bible Teacher for Christian Schools


B. Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the BA in Biblical Studies, graduates will:

  • Articulate the general content, outline, themes, and theology of the Old and New Testaments.
  • Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the history, literature, and theology of the Old and New Testaments to be able to interpret biblical texts within their historical and literary contexts with appropriate application of principles of sound interpretations and applications of the Bible.
  • Distinguish major historical and doctrinal movements of the church and evaluate their impact upon the development of the Christian church and doctrine today.
  • Demonstrate their knowledge of the themes and principles of biblical redemptive history with foundational Reformed hermeneutical skills.
  • Read the Bible either in Greek or Hebrew with the help of a dictionary.
  • Show adequate knowledge of the issues, rationale, and biblical texts for the major doctrines of the Bible and systematize personal positions on additional theological issues in relation to doctrines, spiritual disciplines, ministry, and life in general.
  • Show adequate proficiency in integrating biblical and theological truth into one’s own life situation, particularly in their field of calling.
  • Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and proficiency in various Christian ministries.

 

 

GRADUATE SCHOOL (KOSIN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY) DEGREE PROGRAMS


Master of Divinity


A. Program Objectives


The Kosin School of Theology offers the Master of Divinity program, the purpose of which is to train students in the Word of God and to train them to become faithful ministers in the Church of Christ. More specifically, the program equips students with the Reformed worldview, trains students to correctly interpret God’s Word, nurtures students to grow in the grace of our Lord Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, help students to be skillful at applying the Word of God in every area of ministry, and to become “all to all” in the context of the life and the culture of the congregation. The program requires three years of full-time study, and is designed to provide a basic professional foundation for the entry-level pastoral position within the Christian ministry. The graduate will acquire the professional competence necessary for serving as a pastor, missionary, chaplain, campus ministry director, associate pastor, ministry-related counselor, evangelist, religious-subject instructor, or similar professions.


B. Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the M. Div degree, graduates will:

  • Demonstrate the basic knowledge of both Greek and Hebrew.
  • Demonstrate a firm grasp of the historical and cultural backgrounds, content, geography and theological themes of the Old Testament and New Testament.
  • Show sufficient hermeneutical skills to interpret any passage in the Scripture with Reformed biblical hermeneutical principles.
  • Students will preach and teach biblical passages Christocentrically and in their redemptive-historical context.
  • Demonstrate through comprehension of Christian Doctrine with Reformed Perspectives and be able to construct theology by thinking biblically and contextually.
  • Demonstrate their knowledge of how theological issues have developed throughout history and be able to critique and assess them from the Reformed perspective.
  • Students will have a firm grasp of the principles of Reformed apologetics
  • Students will be able to discern the theological and cultural forces that influence the church and suggests ways to respond biblically, theologically, and practically
  • Understand the nature of the church and ministry in order to serve as leaders of a local church or Christian organization.
  • Show basic understanding of biblical principles and methods for Christian education and adequate skills and knowledge of various models of education

 

Master of ARTS in Religion


A. Program Objectives


This program is designed for those who desire to strengthen the Christian basis for one’s life and work, whether in a secular career or a church staff position, without seeking ordination as ordained minsters. The goal is to help the student to integrate and apply the biblical worldview in a particular field of calling, either in arts and sciences or a particular area of ministry.


B. Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the MA in Religion, students will:

  • Demonstrate a competent knowledge and understanding of the biblical, historical, and theological aspects of Christianity so as to function as church leaders, professional or otherwise.
  • Show effective communicative, inspirational, supervisory, administrative, organizational and other managerial skills necessary for fulfilling the assigned duties and responsibilities within the Christian ministry or mission, such as teaching and consulting in Christian education.
  • Demonstrate ability to integrate the Christian worldview into their ministerial endeavors.
  • Demonstrate sufficient ability to analyze problems and find solutions to them independently in matters related to Christian ministry.