Master of Theology in Christian Philosophy (Th.M.)
Total Credit Hours: 36–42
Program Duration: 2 Years (Accelerated options available)
Delivery Mode: 100% Online | Research-Intensive Track Available
Prerequisite: Accredited Bachelor’s in Theology or closely related field
Program Overview
This degree is not for checkbox Christians.
It’s for the sacred rebels, the poetic skeptics, the faithful philosophers.
We’re talking about a program that dares to wrestle with the biggest questions:
Why are we here?
What does it mean to be human?
Can we prove anything about God—or do we just know?
What’s beauty got to do with truth?
How do we hold divine mystery in an age of data and deconstruction?
This is for those who want to think deeply and lead differently.
📚 Curriculum Breakdown
1. Core Theology & Integration (12 Credit Hours)
- Advanced Systematic Theology – 3 credits
- Theology and the Human Condition – 3 credits
- Biblical Theology in a Postmodern Context – 3 credits
- Research Seminar: Theological Methodologies – 3 credits
2. Philosophical Foundations (12 Credit Hours)
- Christian Metaphysics and Ontology – 3 credits
- Logic, Reason, and the Nature of Truth – 3 credits
- Faith and Reason in the Classical Tradition – 3 credits
- Epistemology: How We Know What We Know – 3 credits
3. History of Ideas (6 Credit Hours)
- Patristics to Aquinas: Roots of Christian Thought – 3 credits
- Modernity, Postmodernity, and the Crisis of Meaning – 3 credits
Optional add-on: Historical Theology Intensive (bonus 3 credits)
4. Philosophy in Practice (6 Credit Hours)
- Ethics, Justice, and the Kingdom – 3 credits
- Aesthetics, Beauty, and the Divine Imagination – 3 credits
5. Capstone / Thesis (3–6 Credit Hours)
Students may choose one of the following:
- Master’s Thesis (research-based, 6 credits)
- Capstone Project + Oral Defense (practical or creative application, 3–6 credits)
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Th.M. in Christian Philosophy will:
- Engage in critical, creative, and Spirit-led philosophical thought.
- Integrate deep theological conviction with cultural relevance.
- Understand and challenge the dominant philosophical frameworks of our age.
- Communicate with clarity, depth, and nuance in academic, pastoral, or public spaces.
- Be prepared for doctoral-level research, teaching, or thought leadership within the Church and beyond.
This degree won’t hand you answers.
It will hand you better questions—and the tools to live in the mystery with fire in your bones.