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Master of Theological Studies Master of Divinity


MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

The Master of Theological Studies degree (M.T.S.) is not specifically structured to prepare the student for the ordained ministry. Rather, it is designed to provide an in-depth development of theological understanding to aid in the student's spiritual life and ministry. This program will also adequately equip the student to better fulfill the mission of the church, as mandated from the Holy Scriptures. Finally, completion of this program will provide a substantial theological background to aid in future graduate study. Please refer to the General Admissions Requirements for the guidelines for this program.

Refer to the General Admissions Requirements for the guidelines for this program. The student must successfully complete sixty-six (66) semester hours of seminary work including the following:

I. Fifty-four (54) semester hours of the following required courses:

A. Old Testament
O-101 Old Testament Introduction O-102 Old Testament History O-431 The Psalms or O-421 Introduction to Old Testament Prophets Elective
B. New Testament
N-101 New Testament Introduction N-102 Life of Christ N-325 The Life and Theology of Paul Elective
C. Theology
T-101 Basic Christian Doctrines T-102 Basic Christian Doctrines II T-103 Basic Christian Doctrines III Elective
D. Church History
C-101 Church History C-102 Church History II C-103 The Supernatural Ministry of the Church Elective
E. Pastoral Theology & Ministry
P-101 Christian Expression Skills P-600 Advanced Thesis Seminar
II. Twelve (12) semester hours of additional electives from any of the five departments.
The culmination of this program is the writing of a thesis, which is to be completed during the student's final year of study. The student's advisors will provide guidance and assistance during the process. Upon completion, the student will participate in an examination interview, which will determine the thesis grade. A minimum grade of "C" is required.

Work on the M.T.S. degree must be completed within six years.
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MASTER OF DIVINITY The basic purpose of the Master of Divinity Degree (M.Div.) is to prepare highly qualified pastors, teachers, evangelists, missionaries, and chaplains for ministry in the Church; "to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up" (Eph 4:12 NIV). Most candidates for this degree seek to qualify for ordination. An additional objective of the M.Div. degree is to stimulate the student during seminary work, so that after graduation the imperative of ongoing personal study and preparation is realized to insure growth in the ministry.

Refer to the General Admissions Requirements for the guidelines for this program. The student must successfully complete ninety (90) semester hours including the following:

I. Fifty-four (66) semester hours of the following required courses:

A. Old Testament
O-101 Old Testament Introduction O-102 Old Testament History O-301 Old Testament Hebrew I O-302 Old Testament Hebrew II O-401 Old Testament Hebrew Readings
B. New Testament
N-101 New Testament Introduction N-102 Life of Christ N-301 New Testament Greek I N-302 New Testament Greek II N-401 New Testament Greek Readings
C. Theology
T-101 Basic Christian Doctrines I T-102 Basic Christian Doctrines II T-103 Basic Christian Doctrines III T-301 Theology of Ministry
E. Pastoral Theology and Ministry
P-101 Christian Expression Skills P-201 Homiletics I P-202 Homiletics II P-301 Pastoral Care & Communication P-401 Pastoral Counseling
II. Twenty-Four (24) semester hours of additional electives from any of the five departments.


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