Master of Theological Studies

Biblical Studies Concentration- 52 credit hours

Core – 21 hours

• Research, Writing, and Theological Learning (3)
• Introduction to the Old Testament (4)
• Introduction to theNew Testament (4)
• Introduction to Christian Theology (4)
• History of Christianity (6)

General Concentration - 21 hours

• Elementary Language (3)
• Intermediate Language (3)
• Biblical Hermeneutics (3)

Focused Concentration requirements – 10 hours

• Interdisciplinary Capstone (1)


*Required courses listed only, the remaining hours include electives within specific disciplines.

Total – 52 credit hours


Christian Spirituality Concentration - 50 credit hours

Core Courses– 19 hours

• Research, Writing, and Theological Learning (3)
• Introduction to the Old Testament (4)
• Introduction to the New Testament (4)
• Introduction to Christian Theology (4)
• Introduction to Christian Spirituality (4)

General Concentration - 18 hours

• Congregations as Systems (3)
• Biblical and Theological Foundations of Christian Spirituality (6)
• Spiritual Formation in Congregations (3)
• History of Christian Spirituality (3)
• Christian Devotional Classics (3)

Focused Concentration requirements – 12 hours

• Interdisciplinary Capstone (1)

Total – 50 credit hours

Students wishing to receive the Certificate in Spiritual Direction must complete the following additional 9 hours. For additional information, click here.

• Techniques and Principles of Spiritual Direction (3)
• Spiritual Direction Practicum (6)


Theological Studies Concentration- 52 credit hours

Core – 21 hours

• Research, Writing, and Theological Learning (3)
• Introduction to the Old Testament (4)
• Introduction to the New Testament (4)
• Introduction to Christian Theology (4)
• History of Christianity (6)

General Concentration - 21 hours

• Elementary Language (3)
• Intermediate Language (3)
• Biblical Hermeneutics or Philosophy of Religion (3)
• Theological Foundations of Christian Spirituality (3)
• History of Christian Doctrine (3)

Focused Concentration requirements – 10 hours

Interdisciplinary Capstone (1)

*Required courses listed only, the remaining hours include electives within specific disciplines.

Total – 52 credit hours