Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
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.
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Entrance Report
Due first semester. Have your report signed by your advisor then submit to the Associate Dean by end of the your first semester. -
Final Report
Due final semester. Submit to Associate Dean by April 30th of your graduating year. -
MTS Synthesis Essay
Due final semester. Refer to MTS Synthesis Essay Guidelines for more information.
Academic Program Manual for the MTS
- Academic program manual for MTS students entering in the 2007-2008 academic year »
- For students who entered in previous years, please contact the Office of the Dean and Registrar for copies of your manual.
- For incoming students, stay tuned for the 2008-2009 manual.
Other MTS forms
For more information on how to apply for the MTS, consult the Admissions Information and Requirements chart and contact Admissions.