Master Degree Programs

Covington Schools offer the following advanced degree programs to those who are college graduates and desire to seek an advanced degree.  The student must maintain a “C” average and complete the requirements specified for each degree.
Covington Schools will work with a student who desires to specialize in a particular area of study such as Pastoral Studies, Biblical Counselling, Missions, or Bible.  Changes to a Seminary Division degree curriculum to reflect a specialty area of study must be first approved by Covington Schools.

Master of Ministry

The Master of Ministry degree requires the candidate to complete forty (40) semester hours of work at the graduate level beyond the Bachelor’s degree.  The student must have completed 128 hours of work at the Bachelor’s level and possess a degree from Covington or an acceptable college or seminary.

Year One        40 Hours
        
BI-511    Genesis III    
BI-560-A    Panorama of the Old Testament – Part A    
TH-310    The Doctrine of Grace    
PS-535    Pastoral Theology II    
BC-400    Theology of Biblical Counseling    
PS-560    Strategies of Administration    
PS-433    Homiletics III    
CH-420    Church Missions II    
BI-510    Exposition of 1 John    
BI-700    Ministry Project – Independent Study    
 

Master of Religious Education

The Master of Religious Education degree requires the candidate to complete forty (40) semester hours of work at the graduate level beyond the Bachelor’s degree.  The student must have completed 128 hours of work at the Bachelor’s level and possess a degree from Covington or an acceptable college or seminary.

Year One        40 Hours

TH-609    Bible Doctrines III    
BI-510    Exposition of 1 John    
BI-511    Genesis III    
BI-560    Old Testament II    
BI-580    Life of Christ    
BI-650    Christology I    
CH-445    Christian Apologetics II    
CH-550    Christian Education Leadership    
CH-648    Day School Administration    
CH-700    Ministry Project – Independent Study    

Master of Theology

(40 hours M.Min. or M.R.E. + 24 hours)
The Master of Theology degree is offered to those who desire a more in-depth Master’s degree program. Sixty-four (64) semester hours of work beyond an approved Bachelor degree is required.  The entrance requirement is a Bachelor degree or other Master degree.

Year Two        24 Hours
        
TH-464-A    Doctrine of the Holy Spirit – Part A    
BI-560-B    Panorama of the Old Testament – Part B    
TH-503    Eschatology II    
CL-440    Biblical Eldership    
BI-530    Exposition of Galatians    
BI-538    Exposition of Hebrews 1-6    
 

Master of Divinity

(64 hours M.Th. + 32 hours)
The highest obtainable Master’s degree offered at Covington Schools is the Master of Divinity degree and requires ninety-six (96) semester hours of studies above an approved Bachelor degree.  Research, writing, and independent study are included along with a 25,000 word thesis.  The entrance requirement is a Bachelor degree or other Master degree.
 

Year Three        32 Hours
        
TH-464-B    Doctrine of the Holy Spirit – Part B    
TH-609    Theology III    
CH-480    Discipleship    
BI-571    Israel’s Prophets    
BI-650    Christology    
BI-539    Exposition of Hebrews 7-13    
TH-694    Master of Divinity Thesis (25,000 words)