Master of Theological Studies

The M.T.S. program is designed to prepare men and women for a variety of church related ministries, missional, educational and para-church organizations. The M.T.S. program is founded on the scholarly fields of education, biblical studies, and theology.  The curriculum attends to various academic areas within theological studies, while allowing the student the flexibility to focus on a single area within the larger field of study.  Students are required to complete 45 graduate credits.  All applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.

     Educational Goals:

The Master of Theological Studies degree is designed to prepare students through a biblical and theological foundation for various kinds of ministries within the local church or in parachurch ministries. The general theological training of this degree can serve students interested in pursuing specialized or doctoral studies.

The M.T.S. focuses on:

     Theological Understanding:

• Perform biblical exegesis and exposition starting with one of the original languages
• Articulate and scripturally defend biblical orthodoxy

     Spiritual Formation:

• Uphold godly living through personal practice, and by encouraging others to the same goal

     Professional Competency:

• Apply Scripture to the issues of life practically, soundly, and with compassion
• Continue to be a student of Scripture through consistent study
• Utilize primary documents where relevant, and access scholarly literature in English from books as well as professional journals, and use these with critical judgment.

     Critical Thinking:

• Evaluate issues critically and theologically
• Distinguish biblically consistent doctrine and practice from those that deviate

     Cultural Sensitivity:

• Engage in the Christian ministry and fellowship with appreciation for the variety of individuals, forms, and circumstances through which God works

     Option 1 - Required Core Courses developed by FGS (24)

BSNT 502 New Testament Introduction (3)

*BSNT 503 The Gospel of John (3)

*BSNT 603 The Life of Christ (3)

*BSOT 601 Genesis (3)

*PMIN 508 Evangelism (3)

*THEO 508 Bible Study Methods/Hermeneutics (3)

*THEO 607 Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology (3)

*THEO 608 Pneumatology, Christology (3)

Plus 21 additional credit hours of electives from FGS or AFGTS Developed Courses.

     = 45 Credit Hours

     Option 2 - Combination of Approved FGS & AFGTS Courses

     = 45 Credit Hours

     Recommended Elective Courses Developed bye FGS:

*BLGK 601 - Greek I (3)

BLGK 602 - Advance Greek II (3)           

*BSNT 806 Hebrews (3)

*BSNT 604 Acts (3)

*BSNT 705 - Galatians and James (3)

*BSNT 706 Prison Epistles (3)

*BSOT 803 - Daniel & Revelation (3)

BSNT 807 Pastoral Epistles (3)

*CEDU 620 - Introduction to Christian Education (3)

*HIST 601 - Church History (3)

*PMIN 509 World Missions (3)

THEO 505 - Survey of Theology (3)

*THEO 520 Bibliology, Theology Proper, Angelology (3)

THEO 810 Ecclesiology (3)

*THEO 811 Dispensationalism, Eschatology (3)

     Elective Courses:

Graduate Courses Developed by FGS

Graduate Courses Developed by AFGTS

* = Available Online Course

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