🎓 Master of Christian History (MCH)
Institution: [GEA University of San Marco]
Delivery: 100% Online
Credits: 36 semester hours
CIP Code: 38.0203 (Religious Studies)
SCNS Alignment: All courses mapped to Florida’s SCNS
📘 Curriculum Overview
Core Courses (15 credits)
| SCNS Code | Course Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| REL 5300 | Foundations of Christian History | Survey of major developments in Christian history from the early church to the modern era. |
| REL 5301 | Early Christianity and the Roman Empire | Examination of Christianity's emergence and growth within the Roman context. |
| REL 5302 | Reformation and Counter-Reformation | Study of the 16th-century religious transformations in Europe. |
| REL 5303 | Global Christianity in the Modern Era | Exploration of Christianity's expansion and diversity worldwide. |
| REL 5304 | Historical Theology | Analysis of theological developments and key doctrinal debates throughout history. |
Research and Language Tools (6 credits)
| SCNS Code | Course Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| REL 5310 | Research Methods in Church History | Introduction to historiographical methods and primary source analysis. |
| REL 5311 | Ecclesiastical Latin or Koine Greek | Language study to support primary source research in Christian texts. |
Electives (9 credits)
Students choose three courses from options such as:
- REL 5312: Women in Church History
- REL 5313: Christianity and Colonialism
- REL 5314: Orthodoxy and Heresy in the Early Church
- REL 5315: American Christianity
- REL 5316: History of Evangelicalism
Capstone Project (6 credits)
| SCNS Code | Course Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| REL 5390 | Thesis Research | Independent research under faculty supervision. |
| REL 5391 | Master’s Thesis | Completion and defense of a 50–75 page original research paper. |
📝 Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in History, Theology, Religious Studies, or related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Statement of purpose outlining academic and professional goals.
- Writing sample demonstrating research and analytical skills.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Language proficiency (for non-native English speakers): TOEFL or IELTS scores.
🎯 Career Pathways
Graduates of the MACH program are equipped for roles such as:
- Academic researcher or educator in religious studies.
- Church historian or archivist.
- Roles in religious publishing or media.
- Leadership positions within faith-based organizations.
- Preparation for doctoral studies in theology or history.