Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Graduate Program

Contextualized, Trinitarian, Bible-centered

Christianity in the context of Haitian culture characterized by afro-Caribbean animism faces particular social, psychological, and political issues. Leaders in the Haitian context who have a firm grasp on how worldview, anthropology and sociology impact theology will be effectively equipped to navigate the particular challenges facing the development of the church in 21st century Haiti. The primary goal of the MA in Theological Studies degree program optimizes effectiveness of leadership in ecclesial settings in Haiti through a critical contextualization of Trinitarian-based Christian theology for afro-Caribbean culture and worldview.

Goals of the program

Students who complete the MATS degree program will be able to:

  • Understand and articulate the uniqueness of Trinitarian-grounded theology in the Haitian context.
  • Understand the philosophical and historical underpinnings of afro-Caribbean worldview that influence Haitian worldview.
  • Understand how worldview and theology relate to each another and how this relationship impacts Haitian society’s engagement with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Understand how transformational ministry in intimate connection with in the life of the Triune God can mitigate particular difficulties and issues in the Haitian Afro-Caribbean context.
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Program Format

Graduate courses are designed as a 7-week hybrid format blending individual or online work with a one-week on-campus intensive:

  • Weeks 1-2: complete pre-course reading and writing assignments
  • Week 3: on-campus intensive class
  • Weeks 4-7: complete and digitally submit post-course assignments.

Why Study Here?

As a student at Emmaus University, you will experience high-quality academic instruction and rigorous class discussion with caring, qualified faculty and other students, and comfortably. You will gain skills in thinking, communication, research, biblical and cultural knowledge, and hands-on skills form ministry practice or leadership.

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