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MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) INPHILOSOPHYA place like Southern Evangelical Seminary that preparesstudents for [apologetics] study is a valuable place to go. You are going to need this discipline.– RAVI ZACHARIAS, SES Advisory Board, Founderof Ravi Zacharias I nternational Ministries

I can’t recommendSES any more highly. There’s no betterplace to come to getto know God and makeHim known.– FRANK TUREK,SES Alum & Adjunct Professor,President of CrossExamined.org

EQUIPPINGYOU TO ENGAGEWhy are you a Christian? Why should anyone believe the Christian worldview is the only correct one? With nearly one quarter of American adultsidentifying as “nones” and sexual, moral, and theological confusionabounding, how do you evangelize the lost and equip the saints in a postChristian society? Christ-followers are called to combat false ideas thatstand in the way of the Gospel (2 Cor. 10:5; 1 Peter 3:15).To effectively engage with the culture, you will need a deeply integratedunderstanding of theology, philosophy, and apologetics—the bedrockof a degree from Southern Evangelical Seminary (SES).EFFECTIVE, INTEGRATED TRAININGCo-founded in 1992 by Drs. Norman Geisler and Ross Rhoads, SES offersstudents something that cannot be found anywhere else—accreditedresident and online education programs that take an integrated approachto theology, philosophy, and apologetics. Every class at SES, regardlessof the subject, is interwoven with every other to form a complete andsystematic view of reality and essential Christian doctrine that will betterequip you to engage the false ideas of today’s culture with the truthof the Gospel.Located in Charlotte, NC, the mission of SES is to train men andwomen, based on the inerrant and infallible written Word of God, for theevangelization of the world and defense of the historic Christian faith. Dr.Hugh Ross, SES adjunct professor and Reasons to Believe president, says,“I thank God for SES because their apologetics program is practical, isbiblically based, and is balanced with evangelism.” Our deeply integratedapproach will not only enable you to lovingly and persuasively proclaimand defend the Gospel in an increasingly hostile culture but will alsoenrich your own grasp of the “faith once for all handed down to thesaints” (Jude 3).Choose from several master’s and doctoral degrees, a B.A. degree,and for-credit certificates, all offered online or on campus. You willget the preparation you need to minister in a variety of contexts fromfaculty and staff that tailor-fit your studies.Over the years, it has becomeincreasingly clear to me that theway we will spell evangelism,discipleship, missions, andChristian education in the 21stcentury is apologetics. Put simply,apologetics means ‘loving peopleenough to answer their honestquestions.’ Among evangelicalinstitutions, SES uniquelyinfuses classical apologetics andphilosophy throughout each ofour programs to serve this end.Since its founding in 1992,SES has maintained its dualcommitment to evangelism andapologetics. Hundreds of SESgraduates are proclaiming anddefending the Christian faithfrom the pulpit, the mission field,on campus, and in the businessworld. Will you be next?Dr. Richard D. Land,SES President

MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) INPHILOSOPHYu42 Hour Graduate DegreeBe prepared to engage the culture as well as progress tomore advanced degrees like the Ph.D.uFlexible Course DeliveryLearn in a way that best fits your busy schedule whetheron campus, online, or via live-stream learning.uBe Equipped for Your CallingThis degree is ideal for those preparing for: Academic Teaching Speaking/Teaching Campus Ministry Youth Ministry Personal EdificationDEGREE OBJECTIVES1. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Old and New Testaments,including a synthetic development of each of sixty–six books of theBible.2. Demonstrate a general knowledge of Systematic Theology, especiallyin relating the major biblical doctrines to current cultural and apologetic issues.3. Demonstrate an extensive knowledge in Philosophy, including itshistorical development and contemporary practices and how it relatesto particular theologies, and ethical dilemmas and decisions.4. Demonstrate an extensive knowledge in Philosophy, including itshistorical development and contemporary practices and how it relatesto particular theologies, and ethical dilemmas and decisions.5. Do further graduate work if they so desire.6. Evidence an increasing likeness to Christ as manifested in love forGod, love for others, and evidence of the fruit of the Spirit.7. Develop a deep commitment to reach people from widely variantsocioeconomic strata with the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ.8. Love and serve people in whatever spiritual, moral, or physical condition they meet them and to seek to show them God’s love and truth.9. Develop a growing commitment to the local church, especially inregard to worshiping God and serving His people.10. Communicate the truth of God effectively in an inter-culturalcontext, specifically in relationship to counter–cult and apologeticministries.11. Communicate the truth of God effectively in a ministry or academicsetting.PREREQUISITE COURSE – 3 hoursPass/FailSM501 Writing & Research Skills (3)PHILOSOPHY – 27 hoursPH502 History of Ancient & MedievalPhil. (3)PH505 History of Modern &Contemporary Phil. (3)PH513 Symbolic Logic (3)PH514 Moral Philosophy (3)PH601 Philosophy of Religion (3)PH604 Metaphysics (3)PH605 Epistemology (3)Philosophy Electives (6)BIBLICAL STUDIES – 3 hoursBS501 Biblical Backgrounds& Criticism (3)SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY – 12 hoursST501 Prolegomena & Bibliology (3)ST502 Theology Proper & Creation (3)ST503 Hamartiology & Soteriology (3)ST504 Pneumatology, Ecclesiology,& Eschatology (3)TOTAL HOURS: 42 hoursCONCENTRATIONS – Graduate students (excluding M.A.R.) may addthe following concentrations to their major (see catalog for details):Christian Apologetics; Christian Education; Jewish Studies; ScientificApologetics; Philosophy; Biblical Languages; Islamic Studies; Philosophy, Politics, & Economics (PPE)SES provides a truly unique o pportunity to examine the evidence forChristianity. It’s accessible,engaging, and r elevant. Ifyou want to become agood Christian Case Maker, SES was designed for you!– J. WARNER WALLACE,SES Adjunct Faculty, ColdCase Detective, Sr. Fellowat the Colson Center

Thank you so much forputting together a programthat is both intellectuallychallenging and applicablein the contemporarylandscape. Joining SES hasbeen the highlight of myacademic career!– KRISTEN DAVIS,SES Ph.D. Student, Founderof DoubtlessFaith.com

SEMINARY FORBUSY PEOPLELIKE YOUFLEXIBLE COURSEDELIVERYOn-CampusEvening ClassesLive-Streamof Nearly EveryOn-Campus ClassTraditionalAsynchronous OnlineCourses AvailableMost Courses are 16Weeks, with 8 WeekCourses & 1 WeekModules AvailableSES fully understands the complex demands on our students, so wehave created seminary options for busy schedules. We have also pricedour degrees below the national average so our students receive anoutstanding education at an exceptional value.While we strongly encourage on-campus learning, we understand thetech-driven culture in which we live. Hence, every certificate, B.A., and M.A.degree can be completed entirely online (doctoral programs do have limitedon-campus requirements). Online students have the option to take coursesin a true asynchronous online format, or they can choose to live-streamthe actual on-campus classes. Our live-streaming format allows studentsto participate in the classroom without ever stepping foot on campus;all you need is a computer or mobile device with a strong internetconnection, headphones, webcam, and a microphone.Classes are offered in traditional semester format, eight-week short terms,and week long fall, winter, spring, and summer modules. Currently, all liveclasses take place in the evening, making it convenient to pursue a degreewhile also still working a “day job.”PURSUING TRUTH, LOVING GODAPPLY TODAYWhat are you waiting for?Begin the applicationprocess by visitingwww.SES.edu/ApplyFor more information contactthe SES Admissions Dept. at:admissions@ses.edu(704) 847-5600 x216In “The Eminence of Teaching,” Étienne Gilson says, “The good teacherthen loves to teach because he loves to impart to his pupils the very bestthing there is in him, namely, intellectual life, knowledge, truth. The highest reward of teaching is the joy of making other minds similar,not indeed to ourselves, but to the truth which is in us.”This idea aligns with the philosophy of education at SES. The goal ofthe SES faculty is to cause the student to discover truth in whatevercontext this discovery applies: biblical studies, theology, philosophy, orapologetics. The ideal student produced by SES will possess a love of thetruth and the pursuit of the intellectual life, coupled with a love for Godand growth in godly character. In so doing, SES will have prepared itsstudents to defend the historic Christian faith and evangelize the lost.

SES is focused onequipping modernbelievers with classicalChristian thinking to moreeffectively proclaim anddefend the Gospel.– NORMAN GEISLER,SES Co-founder& President Emeritus

VALUE BEYOND TUITION COSTSIt is certainly true that in many contexts you get what you pay for. At SES, however,the value of your education will far outweigh the actual costs you pay. After tuitionand fees, many Christian institutions can end up costing nearly 2,000 per course for atypical master’s-level education. We provide even more value by offering a unique, andsuperior, integrated approach to Christian thinking at a fraction of the cost.Undergraduate238 Per credit hour,plus approx. 175 feesGraduate333 Per credit hour,plus approx. 175 feesDoctoral417 Per credit hour,plus approx. 175 feesSCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID OPTIONSIn addition to our competitive tuition costs, several needs-basedscholarships are offered each year. SES is also approved to enroll eligibleVA students. We choose not to accept federal financial aid primarilybecause we encourage our students to accrue as little debt as possible.We also have several ministry partnerships that allow students affiliatedwith those ministries to receive tuition discounts (see www.SES.edu fordetails). Those interested specifically in campus apologetics ministrymay consider applying for the Ratio Christi Missionary Apologist TrainingFellowship, which offers a partially scholarshipped education and specificRatio Christi missionary training. Ratio Christi is a campus apologeticsalliance that was originally birthed out of SES and focuses on establishingcampus apologetics clubs on college and university campuses. Call fordetails, (704) 847-5600 x216, or email admissions@ses.edu.NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ACCREDITATIONSouthern Evangelical Seminary is a member of the TransnationalAssociation of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [15935 Forest Road,Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: (434) 525-9539; e–mail: info@tracs.org],having been awarded Reaffirmation II of its Accredited Status as aCategory IV institution by TRACS Accreditation Commission on November1, 2016. This status is effective for a period of ten years. TRACS is recognized by both the United States Department of Education (USDOE), theCouncil on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the InternationalNetwork for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).Audit50 Per credit hour,some fees may apply

Apologetics wasn’t a sideissue. It was the actualessence of the ministryI was doing. I’m finding out moreand more how importantit is to be trained inorder to pick up on thesephilosophical problemsto answer the realquestion that’s at hand.– ANTHONY MILLER,SES Student

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of a degree from Southern Evangelical Seminary (SES). EFFECTIVE, INTEGRATED TRAINING. Co-founded in 1992 by Drs. Norman Geisler and Ross Rhoads, SES offers . students something that cannot be found anywhere else—accredited resident and online education programs that take an inte