Master of Arts: Literature Concentration
Master of Arts – Online
Interpret the Written Word.
You will develop your ability to study and learn the messages conveyed through the written word. Your communication and interpretation skills will grow as you explore the world of literature, letting you approach both biblical interpretation and leadership more effectively.
Credit Hours
Informed Reading and Interpretation
At just 30 credits, CSU’s online Master of Arts: Literature concentration will help you develop your ability to understand and interpret literature and bring a deeper level of communication to your career and ministry.
If you are interested in focusing more of your studies in literature, including thesis work in American literary studies, see CSU’s 33-credit, online Master of Arts in Literature.
What Will You Learn?
Thinking through texts, evaluating works with critical thinking and doing it all through a biblical lens – this is your Master of Arts at CSU.
Hone your communication skills
Your enriched ability to think, write and speak clearly, coupled with the enhanced competency to read and interpret literature accurately, will be an asset to your life and ministry.
Study multiple layers of literature
Get a broad overview in literary content and criticism. You will develop a better understanding of a literal, grammatical and historical approach to literary interpretation.
Choose studies that fit you
Personalize your degree by choosing 12 electives that suit your goals.
Your Courses
Each of your courses is taught from a biblical worldview. You’ll interact within small class sizes and with professors who really care about you and your goals. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for the next steps in your career and ministry, but you’ll also get mentorship to prepare you for life.
Core Courses
Core Courses
- Advanced Expository and Criticism OR Principles of Literary Criticism
- Narrative Genre OR Dramatic Genre
Bible & Theology Courses
- How to Develop a Biblical Worldview OR Survey of Doctrine
- Bible Electives
Literature Concentration Courses
- Puritan Writings of American Authors
- Studies in American Romanticism and Transcendentalism
- Readings in American Realism and Naturalism
- Readings in Modern American Thought
- The American Novel
Online Program
Start Dates
August 21, 2023
October 23, 2023
January 15, 2024
March 18, 2024
Approach literature from an informed, biblical worldview.
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It was a thorough academic program. I had a lot of personal feedback. There’s a personal concern from other students in the program too. It’s not a competitive environment; we are seeking to learn together and to learn from one another.
Program Highlights
- Gain a broader understanding of literature as you study through literal, grammatical and historical interpretation from a biblical perspective.
- Build relationships as you learn closely with your professors and interact with your classmates online.
- The fully accredited degree is completed entirely online.
Understand literary perspectives biblically.
You will gain greater hermeneutical interpretation skills for studying the Bible as well as understanding literary ideas from a biblical perspective.
Invest in Your Future
When you earn your master’s degree, you’ll open new doors in your career and ministry. CSU works hard to ensure you receive the best value in education with competitive tuition rates, many ways to qualify for discounts and individualized support.
complete your degree in as little as two years
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