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The Master of Theological Studies degree focuses on historical, systematic, and biblical theology. Professional ministry issues are not a focus of this program. The program is designed to provide a theological foundation for ministerial service.
Requirements At-a-glance
- Hold a Bachelor of Theological Studies
- Complete 10 courses
- Thesis or research project of 75 pages
Degree Emphasis Options
- Theology
- Christian Counseling
- Leadership
- Christian Education
Goals for the Master of Theological Studies Degree
- To give students a biblical and theological foundation for effective ministry
- To build the student’s understanding and application of the theological aspects of ministry
- To broaden the student’s ministry perspective to include urban and global realities with a Christian worldview
- To provide students with knowledge of a range of basic theological disciplines
- To prepare students to bring theological disciplines into creative and critical interaction with other disciplines
- To provide students with a critical and contextual appropriation and appreciation of Christian tradition
- To provide an opportunity to develop his/her ability to think and to analyze theologically
- To prepare students further graduate study, including the Master of Divinity and/or Doctor of Ministry.
After completing the Master of Theological Studies Degree, you will be able to:
- Grasp the basic content and structure of the Old and New Testaments of Scripture as well as to understand the broad storyline of the Bible.
- Develop sensitivity to issues and procedures in interpretation of the text so that with a facility in the original languages the student will be able to communicate the message of that Scripture in a way that stays faithful to the intention of the text and is relevant for people today.
- Gain an awareness of the unique beliefs of the Christian faith and an understanding of the evidence on which that faith is based as well as a sense of how to apply basic biblical principles to life’s ethical issues.
- Formulate and articulate a distinctively Christian worldview.
- Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning.
- Deepen Christian character and personal spiritual life, acquire the ability to think as a Christian about life and culture, and use resources to derive answers for developing issues in a pluralistic world.
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the Bible and theology and the ability to integrate this knowledge with daily life and work.
- Communicate the Christian faith and its theological identity in private and in public.
- Minister to people personally and facilitate the ministry of persons for whom they have leadership responsibilities.
- Function as a lifelong learner and apply understanding of the developmental process and learning to facilitate learning among other people.
- Demonstrate competent skills in the study and interpretation of the scriptures and their personal and community applications.
- Articulate a theological and historical understanding of the Christian faith and its ethical implications for the individual, community, and Christian ministry.
- Continue to grow in one's relationship with Christ through the practices of spiritual formation.
- Apply cognitive disciplines that foster continued growth and effectiveness in Christian living and ministry.
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