Master of Theological Studies

MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Academic Track

The M.T.S. program is designed to prepare men and women for a variety of church-related ministries, missional, educational and para-church organizations. The M.T.S. program is founded on the scholarly fields of education, biblical studies, and theology. The M.T.S. courses parallel the foundational work in the first half of the Master of Divinity program (Academic Track).

 

The 45 credit hour (non-thesis), degree can be earned entirely online or through a combination of on-campus and online formats. All applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited or approved college or university.

RECOMMENDED CORE COURSES

RESEARCH AND WRITING (3)

*RSTE 6601 – Introduction to Theological Research and Writing (3)

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES (9)

BLGK 1201 – Greek 1 (3)

BLGK 1202 – Greek 2 (3)

BLGK 1205 – Greek Exegesis (3)

BIBLICAL INTRODUCTIONS (3)

BSBI 2000 – Introduction to the Bible (3)

OT BIBLICAL STUDIES (3)

BSOT 2101 – The Pentateuch (3)

NT BIBLICAL STUDIES (9)

BSNT 2501 – Synoptic Gospels & Acts (3)

BSNT 2502 – Paul’s Early Epistles (3)

BSNT 2503 – Paul’s Later Epistles (3)

MINISTRY SKILLS (3)

MSEM 5001 – Personal Evangelism (3)

THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (15)

TSBT 6001 – Spiritual Life (3)

TSBT 6004 – Biblical Hermeneutics (3)

TSDT 6301 – Classical Grace Theology (3)

TSST 6401 – Systematic Theology 1 (3)

TSST 6402 – Systematic Theology 2 (3)

45 Credit Hours

POTENTIAL MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
• Senior Pastor
• Pastor
• Associate Pastor
• Evangelist
• Missionary
• Church Administration
• Christian Author
• Christian Ministry Director
• Ministry Administrator
• Bible Teacher at a Christian School

The academic dean must approve to waive and replace a recommended core course in this degree program.

Students who complete the M.T.S. degree are encouraged to continue their academic studies to the next degree program.

*RSTE 6601 – Introduction to Theological Research and Writing (3) – This course must be completed in the first semester.

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