​Introduction

The Master of Arts (M.A.) is a thirty-six credit hour program offered by Forge Theological Seminary (FTS) through our partnership with GradXS, an international research program facilitator. While FTS remains committed to refraining from recognized accreditation in the United States, this partnership provides students with an opportunity to earn an accredited M.A. degree through IIC University of Technology.

 

IIC University of Technology

IIC University of Technology is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and is accredited by the Royal Government of Cambodia as specified in Sub-Decree No. 127ANK.BK through Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport. The University was founded through the International Institute of Cambodia in 2008 and offers a variety of undergraduate through doctoral degrees. 

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​​How the M.A. Program Works

The M.A. program consists of 18 credit hours of coursework and a research thesis, along with its defense. The eighteen hours of coursework consist of an orientation course (Theological Research, Writing, & Rhetoric) and five concentration courses of the student's choosing. During the completion of coursework, students will successfully submit one paper for publication in an academic journal. Upon completing the coursework requirements, students are required to produce a research proposal and a graduate thesis. 

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Degree Recognition

The MA from IIC University of Technology has been consistently evaluated by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organizations as equivalent to those from U.S. regionally accredited institutions, ensuring their credibility for academic and professional purposes. 

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Timeframe

Full-time students may expect to complete the M.A. program in two years. Part-time students may expect to complete their studies in three to four years.  

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Available Concentrations

Apologetics

Biblical Counseling

Biblical Studies 

Christian Education

Christian Ethics

Church History

Homiletics

Theological Studies 

Worship Studies 

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​Costs 

Tuition for the M.A. with IIC University of Technology through FTS: $4,800 payable in installments ($2,400 due at enrollment, one annual payments of $2,400). 

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Admissions Prerequisites

• An undergraduate degree consisting of at least four years of full-time study.

• A graduate degree consisting of at least thirty credit hours in biblical studies, theology, or a related discipline.

• General agreement with Forge Theological Seminary’s doctrinal stance.

• Advanced proficiency in English.