Master of Theological Studies

Purpose

The Master of Theological Studies provides basic theological education in Bible, history, and theology. The 36-hour degree can be completed entirely online. A summative evaluation will occur at the end of the program.

Degree Requirements

Course Title Course Number Hours
Biblical Hermeneutics BIBST 3203 3
Old Testament I OLDTS 3313 3
Old Testament II OLDTS 3323 3
New Testament I NEWTS 3313 3
New Testament II NEWTS 3323 3
Church History I CHAHT 3103 3
Church History II CHAHT 3113 3
Baptist Heritage BPTST 3203 3
Systematic Theology I SYSTH 3053 3
Systematic Theology II SYSTH 3063 3
Systematic Theology III SYSTH 3073 3
Christian Apologetics or
Bible and Moral Issues
PHILO 4373 or
ETHIC 4323
3
Summative Evaluation MTSTU 5000 0
  Total 36

Additional Information

The MTS program is also offered in Spanish and Chinese. For additional information about the Master of Theological Studies, contact the registrar's office at registrar@swbts.edu