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Master of Arts in Philosophy and Apologetics (MAPA)

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The Master of Arts in Philosophy and Apologetics (MAPA) is a 60-unit program designed to provide training in bible, theology, apologetics, and philosophy with a heavier emphasis on apologetics and philosophy. Optional extensions include thesis and language tracks. This program is specifically designed as a preparation track for the PhD studies in Philosophy of Religion. It is also designed to help prepare students to teach within an academic setting across three disciplines providing 18 credit hours each for theology, apologetics, and philosophy. Its approach follows the tradition of classical theism, classical apologetics, and Thomistic philosophy. We encourage applications for admission from those who desire theology, apologetics, and philosophy and want to prepare for advanced studies in philosophical theology.

Program Learning Outcomes

VIU is committed to quality education with the following program objectives:

  • To learn how to analyze and defend the historic Christian faith against philosophical objections.
  • To articulate knowledge of philosophy, theology, apologetics, and Biblical studies.
  • To demonstrate the ability to perform research in the areas of philosophy, theology, apologetics, and Biblical studies.
  • To communicate and defend the Christian faith effectively in both academic and ministry settings.
  • To demonstrate a love for the truth of God and the willingness to reach people from various backgrounds with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Master of Arts in Philosophy and Apologetics Degrees

The core MAPA program requires an investment of 60 units. There are additional thesis and language tracks enumerated below:

  • Master of Arts in Philosophy and Apologetics (60 units)
  • Master of Arts in Philosophy and Apologetics with Thesis (63 units)
  • Master of Arts in Philosophy and Apologetics with Biblical Languages (78 units)
  • Master of Arts in Philosophy and Apologetics with Biblical Languages and Thesis (81 units)

MA in Philosophy and Apologetics (60 Units)

Course #Course TitleUnitsTermTransfer Course
Prerequisite Requirement
RW499Research & Writing SkillsP/F  
Bible (6 units)
OT510Old Testament Survey3.00  
NT515New Testament Survey3.00  
Theology Requirements (18 Units)
TH520Biblical Hermeneutics3.00  
TH530Prolegomena & Bibliology3.00  
TH540Theology Proper & Creation3.00  
TH550Christology and Pneumatology3.00  
TH560Anthropology, Hamartiology, and Soteriology3.00  
TH570Ecclesiology and Eschatology3.00  
Apologetics Requirements (18 Units)
AP501Christian Apologetics3.00  
AP504Christian Ethics and Moral Philosophy3.00  
AP507Problem of Evil3.00  
AP510Cultural and Social Apologetics3.00  
RE504World Religions3.00  
RE505Contemporary Cults3.00  
Philosophy Requirements (18 Units)
PH510Classical Logic & Beginning Symbolic Logic3.00  
PH515Philosophy of Religion3.00  
PH520History of Philosophy & Christian Thought I3.00  
PH530History of Philosophy & Christian Thought II3.00  
PH540Metaphysics3.00  
PH550Epistemology3.00  
Spiritual Formation (3 Courses)
CM501Church/Mission Experience IP/F  
CM502Church/Mission Experience IIP/F  
CM503Church/Mission Experience IIIP/F  
Comprehensive Exam
MPA599MAPA Comprehensive ExamP/F  

*Students are responsible for tracking their own graduation progress. Contact Registrar with questions.

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Veritas International University (VIU) is an accredited non-profit 501(c)(3) religious corporation with its own Board of Directors, and without affiliation to any particular church organization, denomination, or another institution.

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