The Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree is a postgraduate, pre-doctoral program which prepares students for further studies. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in a foreign language, thesis research, and writing.

Prerequisite to program:

• A Master of Arts Degree, a Master of Divinity Degree or equivalent
• A 3.5 grade point average for all previous theological coursework

Master of Theology Requirements 

Electives (15 credits total)

• Coursework from the student's area of research interest and need.

Research Seminar (3 credits total)

• The research seminar is designed to direct and guide students in advanced theological research in preparation for writing a thesis. Students will be engaged in dialogue and critiques of each other's work in order to enhance understanding of theological research and writing.

Thesis (6 credits total)

• Foreign language sources and quotations from at least one foreign language must be used in the thesis.

Foreign Language Reading Proficiency

• Foreign Language reading proficiency is recommended for those who plan to pursue doctoral studies. While there is no requirement to study foreign language, students who are hoping to advance toward doctoral studies are strongly encouraged to pursue reading proficiency in a foreign language with substantial theological literature (modern or classical).  Foreign language sources and quotations would be used in the thesis work.