Online Theological Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Master of Theological Studies is a two-year graduate degree that helps you understand the biblical, theological and historical foundations of the Christian faith. The MTS is flexible program that can be tailored to meet your learning and ministry interests, or help you prepare for further studies. Students may select electives from across the curriculum, or use them to focus their studies in a chosen concentration.

Entry Requirements

• Profess faith in Jesus Christ and be recognized by fellow Christians as having received gifts for ministry
• Affirm Tyndale’s Statement of Faith
• Agree to the Community Standards found in the student handbook
• Have a completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with the following requirements:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent 67% or C+ or 2.3 on 4.0 scale

Other Fees

Application Fee for North American applicants $50

Application Fee for non-North American applicants $150

Application Fee for occasional student $25

Late Application Fee for North American applicants after August 1 (fall) and December 1 (winter) $100

Reactivation Fee (reapplying after 3 years of non-enrollment) $50

Tuition Deposit (non-refundable) $300

Resource Fee $60

Administration Fee (non-refundable) $39

Late Registration (full-time & part-time returning students) $50

Letter of Permission $25

Official Statement/Letter $10

Official Transcript - rush service $20

UC Orientation Fee (required for all new students taking 2 or more courses) $160

Replacement of ID Card $10

Replacement of T2202A per tax year $10

Thesis Binding Fee $25-50

Transfer Credit Evaluation $25

Graduation Late Fee $35

Notes

The minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 on a 4.0 point system is required if you earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited ABHE Bible college, including arts-related courses.
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not studied for three years in an English speaking secondary or post-secondary institution (where English is the language of instruction and examinations are in English) must submit proof of English language proficiency by supplying their scores/results of either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Go to www.toefl.org or www.ielts.org for further information about these tests. Applicants who are not residents of Canada at the time of application must arrange to take the TOEFL/TWE or IELTS in the country from which they are applying. Tyndale’s TOEFL institution code is 0532.
Minimum scores: IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL (iBT): 90, TOEFL (PBT): 570, TOEFL Computer-based Test: 230, TOEFL (TWE): 5
An interview or school-administered Language Writing and Diagnostic Test may also be required at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Note: Meeting these test scores does not guarantee admission to Tyndale University College & Seminary, and additional testing may be required before admittance is granted.

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The Anderson University School of Theology Master of Theological Studies degree (MTS) is an academic degree that may be undertaken as a resident (i.e., on campus) or 100% online. While not intended for those seeking ordination or professional ministry placement (the MDiv degree prepares those focused on congregational ministry or chaplaincy), the MTS degree may serve well those interested in personal enrichment or teaching Bible and theology whether in the local church or in higher education.

Those in lay ministry will find the MTS degree (non thesis track) a preparation for serving as leaders within the context of the local church or other ministries. This MTS seminary degree covers a broad spectrum of courses from theology and Bible, to church history.

Those interested in future doctoral studies will discover the MTS degree (thesis track) serves as a path for making this next academic vocational step. The MTS degree (thesis track) introduces seminary students to Bible, theology, and church history, as well as biblical languages. In addition to these core studies, the student completes academic research culminating in a thesis.

Entry Requirements

Achieve an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Write an academic paper according to guidelines available from the Office of Student Development. Send e-mail to dlneidert@anderson.edu for more information.

Interview with a full-time AU seminary faculty member (in the area of Bible, church history, theology, or mission), and receive that faculty member's written recommendation that this degree is an appropriate one given the prospective student's vocational and educational goals.

Complete all admission requirements by August 1 (for fall admission) or December 1 (for spring admission).

English proficiency is required when a student’s home language is non-English; TOEFL scores of 550 (paper-based), TOEFL scores of 213 (computer-based) or above, or Michigan test of English scores are accepted as such documentation of proficiency.

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The Master of Arts (Theological Studies) provides you with an interdisciplinary knowledge of Biblical Studies, Church History, Intercultural Studies, and Theology. It prepares you to engage in research and analysis informed by those disciplines and which contributes to the advance of ministry in the church, missions, or marketplace.

The Master of Arts (Theological Studies) enables you to interpret and apply the biblical text; explain, evaluate and apply Bible doctrine; demonstrate skill in researching and writing for scholarly publication.

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The Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) degree program provides a graduate-level understanding of several theological disciplines for further graduate study or for general educational. This degree will prepare you for theological research, writing and teaching by offering a general foundation in theological studies and an opportunity to specialize in a concentrated area.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.

International applicants
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For international students in which English is not the primary language of their country, either the TOEFL®, PTE Academic® or the IELTS® exam must be taken to demonstrate one's effectiveness with the English language.

TOEFL

Computer-based - 233
Internet-based - 90
Paper-based - 577

PTE - 61
IELTS - 7

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The online Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Theological Studies prepares students to serve the needs of the Catholic Church and society.
The program, rooted in orthodox Roman Catholic doctrine and life, and fully in accord with the magisteriuim, serves Catholic deacons and lay ecclesial ministers in their families, parishes, diocesan agencies, hospitals, work places, retreat/spiritual centers or social service agencies. The program is based on the philosophy that effective ministry requires a solid theological foundation, grounded in Catholic doctrine, with a deep spiritual and pastoral orientation. The program is also useful for Christians interested in deepening their faith.
The curricular design of the program is in accord with the United States' Catholic Bishops, Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: A Resource for Guiding the Development of Lay Ecclesial Ministry (2005) and the National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States (2005).

Highlights
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- Graduates will be prepared for graduate study in theology or pastoral ministry.

- There is a fast track to the Master of Arts in Theology program.

- Flexible online format allows you to work at your own pace and schedule

- Equipping those who serve the Church with an understanding of their faith.

- Excellent preparation for deacons, deacon candidates, deacon wives, and deacon candidate wives.

- Assists those interested in, or moving toward, the Catholic Church.

- No on-campus residency requirement. Optional residential summer sessions allows you to accelerate your degree.

- Superb faculty, rooted in the Church, will work one-on-one with you to ensure your success.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited public or private high school must have passed a GED examination, or provide proof of completion of a GED equivalent, or must have completed a state-approved high school diploma through home schooling.

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