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Master of Theological Studies

Master of Theological Studies

The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program is designed for students who are hungry for a deeper biblical and theological understanding. While the Master of Divinity and Master of Practical Theology programs prepare students for a variety of vocational ministry roles, the Master of Theological Studies program is entirely devoted to biblical studies with a unique focus on spiritual formation. Whether you have years of ministry experience as a pastor or church leader and believe deeper theological study would enhance your ministry, or you find yourself on a journey towards doctoral work, then the Master of Theological Studies degree is designed for you. You can earn your Master of Theological Studies online or on-ground (Southlake).

Program Objectives

Model to students how to fulfill their teaching vocation with spiritual vibrancy, academic excellence, and charity.
Cultivate a worshipful supportive community of learning marked by critical and charitable engagement.
Provide students with the knowledge, research, writing, and critical thinking skills necessary for successful pursuit of a doctoral degree in theological studies.
Equip students for effective and meaningful teaching and writing in a variety of ministry contexts.
Contribute to bridge-building between the church and the scholarly community by offering Renewalist theological insight from a post-supersessionist perspective to the global church.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Engage in critical, charitable, and constructive dialog in theological studies informed by appropriate research.
Serve the academy and the church through informed and refined teaching and writing.
Engage with cultural issues from a faithful, creative, and generous posture in order to contribute to the health and mission of the church.
Articulate responses to human and social questions from theological and biblical foundation steeped in the Renewalist movement and post-supersessionist perspective.
Demonstrate readiness for doctoral studies in theological studies.

Master of Theological Studies

Total Hours 49

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Biblical Studies 12 Hours
- BIBL 5301 Old Testament Theology 3
- BIBL 5302 New Testament Theology 3
- BIBL 5304 Current Issues in Biblical Interpretation 3
- BIBL 5305 Life of Jesus in Historical Context 3
Theological/Historical Studies 15 Hours
- BIBD 6301 Christian Theology I 3
- BIBD 6302 Christian Theology II 3
- BIBH 5302 Christian History and Renewal I 3
- BIBH 5303 Christian History and Renewal II 3
- BIBD 5304 Christian Unity: Contemporary Issues 3
Biblical Language 6 Hours
- BGRK 5301 Greek I
- -OR- 3
- BHEB 5301 Hebrew I
- BGRK 5302 Greek II
- -OR- 3
- BHEB 5302 Hebrew II
Spiritual Formation 4 Hours
- BIBM 5110 Spiritual Formation I: Introduction to Theology and Practice 1
- Choose three hours from these options: 3
- BIBM 5111 Spiritual Formation II: Practices of Formation in Group
- BIBM 6110 Spiritual Formation III: Practices of Formation in Group
- BIBM 6111 Spiritual Formation IV: Practices of Formation in Group
- BIBM 6112 Spiritual Formation in Groups
Special Studies Electives 6 Hours
- Special Studies Elective 3
- Special Studies Elective 3
Master's Thesis and Research 6 Hours
- BIBD 6327 Theological Research 3
- BIBD 6328 Master's Thesis 3

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
The King’s University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.