The Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) Program is a two-year academic degree designed to prepare graduates for a doctoral level program, teaching positions, or for various forms of specialized ministry. The program has a non-thesis option that allows students to take a range of courses across the curriculum.
MA Core Curriculum
The MA is a two-year program (full-time) that requires completion of 60 credits. Courses include:
BT 500 English Bible (3 cr) BT 506 OT Biblical Theology (3 cr) HT 505 Church History Overview (3 cr) HT 685 Church & World Culture (3 cr) HT 775 World Religions: A Historical Study (3 cr) NT 501 Introduction to NT (3 cr) NT 502 The Gospels (3 cr) OT 501 Pentateuch (3 cr) OT 503 Prophetic Books (3 cr) Electives (33 cr)