Master of Theological Studies (MTS)

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The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is a general theological degree program which offers students a broad yet comprehensive education in theological studies across a range of disciplines. Building on a core of foundational courses, the program emphasizes inter-disciplinary and contextual studies and allows students to focus and gain competency in more particular areas of interest compatible with PSR's resources. The program is designed to help students achieve

  • A knowledge of a range of basic theological disciplines
  • The ability to bring these disciplines into creative and critical inter-play with one other
  • A critical and contextual appropriation and appreciation of Christian tradition
  • The ability to think and to analyze theologically
  • Particularized competency in an area of interest

Course Requirements for the MTS

The MTS requires a minimum of 48 credits to be completed in a maximum of two years of full-time study. Credits must be distributed as follows:

      Foundational courses: 12 credits *

  • Area 1: Biblical Studies (BS, OT, or NT), 3 credits
  • Area 2: Historical Studies (HS), 3 credits
  • Area 3: Christian Theology (ST), 3 credits
  • Area 4: Christian Ethics (CE), 3 credits
    * Courses used to satisfy Foundational course requirements must be at least 3 credits each.

     Electives: 12 credits

     Area of Interest: 24 credits

     You must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (B) and 3.3 (B+) in your area of interest  
     courses.

Milestones for the MTS

For more information and guidelines on these milestones refer to your program manual.

  • Entrance Report 
    Due first semester. Have your report signed by your advisor then submit to   the Director of Academic Advisement by end of the your first semester.
  • Final Report 
    Due final semester. Submit to Director of Academic Advisement by April 30th of your graduating year.
  • MTS Synthesis Essay
    Due final semester by April 15th. Refer to MTS Synthesis Essay Guidelines for more information.

Academic Program Manual for the MTS

Other MTS forms

For more information on how to apply for the MTS, consult the Admissions Information and Requirements chart and contact Admissions.