- Analyze biblical and theological writings at a level commensurate with other graduate students in religion programs.
- Produce written work that portrays a knowledge of primary and secondary literature in the discipline.
- Provide evidence of analytical and critical skills which are prerequisites to further graduate studies in the bible or theology.
- Exegete biblical texts, utilizing sound hermeneutical principles.
- Demonstrate the ability to do valid research which contributes to the knowledge base in the discipline of biblical studies and theology.
- Differentiate between the three waves of spiritual renewal of the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement and identify their unique characteristics.
- Measure the contribution that Pentecostals-Charismatics have made to the debate on ecumenism with older denominations.
- Recognize the vast differences that exist in Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity as a global movement.
- Identify and critically assess the development of Pentecostal-Charismatic spirituality and theology.
