MTS Overview
The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is an academic degree focused on a specific theological discipline or concentration within a general theological discipline. HGST offers 4 concentrations in the MTS degree: biblical studies, theological studies, missional theology, and Christian spirituality. This degree is designed for those who desire to continue beyond the MTS into further graduate study or who desire a focused area of learning at the graduate level. The degree requires 50-52 credit hours.
The final project for the MTS degree is the presentation of a student portfolio and summative paper in the area of concentration as part of an interdisciplinary capstone course.
Prerequisites
Students must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and with at least a 3.0 GPA.
Degree Plan: Concentration in Biblical Studies
Core Course Requirements
| RE 500: Research, Writing, & Theological Learning |
3 hours |
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| OT 501: Introduction to the Old Testament |
4 hours |
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| NT 501: Introduction to the New Testament |
4 hours |
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| TH 501: Introduction to Christian Theology |
4 hours |
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| CH 510: History of Christianity I |
3 hours |
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| CH 511: History of Christianity II |
3 hours |
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General Concentration Requirements
| BH 551 or GR 551: Elementary Hebrew or Greek |
3 hours |
| BH 552 or GR 552: Intermediate Hebrew or Greek |
3 hours |
| BI 510: Biblical Hermeneutics |
3 hours |
| Two Biblical Studies Electives (BI, BH, GR, NT, or OT) |
6 hours |
| Exegesis Course (BH/GR 651 or additional language course) |
3 hours |
| Exegesis Course (BH/GR 652 or additional language course) |
3 hours |
| ID 701: Interdisciplinary Capstone |
1 hour |
Focused Concentration Requirements
| Three Elective Courses from the Following Areas: |
9 hours |
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Biblical Interpretation (BI) |
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Biblical Hebrew (BH) |
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Christian Spirituality (CS) |
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New Testament Greek (GR) |
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New Testament (NT) |
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Old Testament (OT) |
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Philosophy & Ethics (PH) |
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Systematic Theology (TH) |
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Theological Studies (TS) |
Total: 50 Hours
