MTS - Master of Theological Studies
The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program is designed for second-career ministers, teachers, and other individuals 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 and theology.
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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 appropriate application of biblical and theological truth in the contemporary world.
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate or graduate 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 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale from the degree-granting institution at which a minimum of 30 credit hours was completed
- Official transcripts from the degree granting institution at which a minimum of 30 credit hours was completed
- Three references, including one from a pastor or denominational supervisor
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)
| BIL-202 | Inductive Bible Study | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Core Courses
| BIL-505 | An Exegetical Analysis of the Gospels | 3 |
| THE-525 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| PTH-605 | Creative Bible Teaching Methods | 3 |
| THE-515 | Theology of God and Worship | 3 |
| THE-550 | Christology and Soteriology | 3 |
| THE-560 | Theology of Humanity and Evangelism | 3 |
| MOL-500 | Leadership Theory | 3 |
| MIN-628 | Sociology, Anthropology and Theology of Marriage and Family | 3 |
| THE-620 | Pneumatology | 3 |
| THE-520 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| MOL-520 | Ethical Challenges of Leadership | 3 |
| THE-683 | Trinitarian Theology and Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
