The Seminary offers a two-year program for the Master of Arts degree in which candidates concentrate their graduate theological study in one area of the Seminary's curriculum. Admission to candidacy for the M.A. requires that the applicant shall have the B.A. or B.S. with a strong record of undergraduate studies in humanities and the liberal arts, and otherwise show promise of success in advanced academic work in the theological curriculum. In addition to completing specific requirements common to all students in the program, the M.A. candidate pursues studies in an area of specialization, as approved by the faculty advisor to the program.
Candidates undertake the program as preparation for a variety of professional positions.
It is not, however, intended to prepare a candidate, for example, for state certification to teach in public schools or other board certifications. But some may find that it serves as appropriate preparation for further studies at the doctoral level. When applying for admission, the applicant should specify the subject desired for specialized study.