MTS - Theological Studies (International)
This program currently is offered online in Spanish in the Dominican Republic or in French in Haiti.
The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program is designed for church and denominational leaders who wish to deepen and broaden their scope of academic and ministerial influence and effectiveness. The MTS includes 36 credit hours. The purpose of the MTS is to enable students to communicate with greater depth and efficacy the content and teaching of the Bible.
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Students in the MTS program will deepen their biblical and theological knowledge and critical thinking skills.
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Students will see doctrines in their original context with the purpose of relevantly explaining and applying them in their present context.
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The emphasis will be on the acquisition and application of biblical and doctrinal knowledge, the development of biblical and Christian thought, and the defense of the faith in the contemporary world.
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) or their international equivalence
- A 2.5 minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution at which a minimum of 30 credit hours was completed
- Official transcripts from the baccalaureate degree granting institution at which a minimum of 30 credit hours was completed
- Three references, including one from a pastor or denominational supervisor
- A Church Endorsement form, completed by the applicant’s local church board or appropriate church body
- A three-to-four page autobiography and statement of ministry purpose demonstrating written language proficiency appropriate to the program’s language.
Graduation Requirements
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Completion of the 36-credit-hour course of studies
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Minimum GPA of at least 3.0
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Minimum grade of "B-" or higher in each course. A grade of "C+" or below will require the course to be repeated.
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Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
MTS - Program of Study
Prerequisite Courses
(Must be completed before starting the core program)
| SPA-141 | Spanish Grammar and Composition II | 3 |
| BIL-111 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 |
| BIL-112 | Introduction to New Testament | 3 |
| BIL-200 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
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| Upper Level Bible Course (300 level or higher) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Core Courses
| PHL-510 | Christian Worldview | 3 |
| BIL-505 | An Exegetical Analysis of the Gospels | 3 |
| THE-505 | Introduction to the Theology of Doctrine of God | 3 |
| THE-510 | The Doctrine of Humanity and Christology | 3 |
| THE-605 | Soteriology | 3 |
| CED-690 | Philosophy of Christian Education | 3 |
| PTH-505 | Biblical Exposition | 3 |
| PTH-605 | Creative Bible Teaching Methods | 3 |
| PTH-610 | The Evangelistic Mandate for the Church | 3 |
| PTH-510 | Crisis Counseling | 3 |
| MOL-500 | Leadership Theory | 3 |
| MOL-520 | Ethical Challenges of Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
