Master of Theology 

Equipping Theological Scholars and Educators with Advanced Theological Training and Teaching Skills
The program equips students for advanced study in biblical and theological disciplines, developing strong skills in interpretation and teaching. Students are prepared to integrate theological knowledge with academic scholarship and ministry practice and to communicate biblical truth effectively.
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Purpose

The Master of Theology program provides advanced biblical and theological education, equipping students for teaching ministries in seminaries or universities while strengthening their academic expertise and spiritual vitality in ministry. The program focuses on three areas of study: Old Testament Theology, New Testament Theology, and Systematic Theology.

Learning Outcomes

The Master of Theology (Th.M.) program offers specializations in Biblical Studies (with an Old Testament or New Testament focus) or Systematic Theology. The program seeks to equip students to:

1

Interpret and teach biblical or theological content in academic and ministry settings.

2

Evaluate various approaches to biblical and theological criticism. This will be accomplished through the following:

3

Locate, evaluate, and integrate resources for biblical and theological research.

4

Complete a well-organized, logically coherent master’s thesis that effectively evaluates and integrates complex theological concepts.

5

Assess one’s personal spiritual vitality.

Admission Requirements

  1. A born-again Christian called to theological education or advanced theological research.
  2. A Master of Divinity degree or a Master of Arts in Christian Studies degree with a concentration in Biblical Studies, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.33 (B+ or 86.5–89.9%).
  3. Evidence of English reading proficiency: a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 79–80 (iBT), obtained within the past five years, or an IELTS score of at least 6.5.
  4. Submit a research paper written by the applicant demonstrating the ability to undertake advanced theological research.
  5. Demonstrate exemplary character and spiritual maturity, with recommendations from two seminary professors.
  6. At the time of application, applicants must have earned a grade of B or higher in Hebrew and Greek. Students receiving a grade of C in a course will not be eligible for a scholarship.

Entrance Examinations

ConcentrationEntrance Examination SubjectExamination Timing
Old TestamentHebrewBefore Admission¹During the First Year²
New TestamentGreekBefore Admission¹During the First Year²
Systematic TheologySystematic TheologyBefore Admission
  1. Students who have completed 15 credits of prerequisite biblical-language courses before entering the Th.M. program must take the entrance examination before admission.
  2. Students who have not completed the 15 credits of prerequisite biblical-language courses before entering the Th.M. program must complete them during the first year or when the courses are offered.

Program Curriculum

  1. The program emphasizes academic research, and all courses are designed with a research-oriented focus.
  2. Students must complete 24 credits (18 credits of coursework and 6 credits of thesis work). Those who have not completed the 15 credits of prerequisite biblical-language courses before admission must fulfill these requirements during the first year.
  3. The 15 credits of prerequisite biblical-language courses may consist of 9 credits of Old Testament Hebrew and 6 credits of New Testament Greek, or 6 credits of Old Testament Hebrew and 9 credits of New Testament Greek.
  4. The program currently admits students specializing in Old Testament, New Testament, or Systematic Theology.

CURRICULUM

Curriculum Structure

Foundational Courses (6)

  • Core Courses and Research Methodology (6)

Area of Specialization Courses (12)

  • Old/New Testament Exegesis in the Original Languages II / History of Theological Development (4)
  • OT/NT Seminar 1 / Contextual Theology (4)
  • OT/NT Seminar 2 / Readings in Systematic Theology (4)

Integration (6)

  • Thesis (6)

PROGRAM DURATION

Program Duration and Location

All students are encouraged to study full-time. Regular courses are offered at the main campus, and students may also attend synchronous online courses. Thesis writing may be completed off campus. The program requires a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years, including thesis writing. An additional one-year extension may be requested if necessary.

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Graduation Requirements

1

Complete the required 24 credits with a cumulative grade average of B (3.0) or higher.

2

Complete the required 18 credits of coursework before beginning thesis writing.

3

Complete the thesis and pass the oral thesis defense.

4

Complete all graduation clearance procedures.