Master of Theological Studies (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.
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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 Missional Theology
Core Course Requirements
| RE 500: Research, Writing, & Theological Learning | 3 hours | |
| OT 501: Introduction to the Old Testament | 4 hours | |
| NT 501: Introduction to the New Testament | 4 hours | |
| TH 501: Introduction to Christian Theology | 4 hours | |
| CS 501: Introduction to Christian Spirituality | 4 hours | |
| CH 510: History of Christianity I | 3 hours | |
| CH 511: History of Christianity II | 3 hours |
General Concentration Requirements
| PL/BI 540: The Bible in Missional Perspective | 3 hours |
| PL 550: Transformation Leadership | 3 hours |
| TS 610: Missional Theology | 3 hours |
| PL 620: Culture and Context | 3 hours |
| CS/PL 640: Congregations as Systems | 3 hours |
| ID 701: Interdisciplinary Capstone | 1 hour |
Focused Concentration Requirements
| Three Elective Courses from the Following Areas: | 9 hours |
| Biblical Interpretation (BI) | |
| Biblical Hebrew (BH) | |
| Christian Spirituality (CS) | |
| New Testament Greek (GR) | |
| New Testament (NT) | |
| Old Testament (OT) | |
| Philosophy & Ethics (PH) | |
| Systematic Theology (TH) | |
| Theological Studies (TS) |
Total: 50 Hours
Students wishing to receive the Certificate in Missional Leadership must complete the PL 780 Missional Ministry Practicum. For additional information, click here.