MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Online


We offer the M.T.S. degree in partnership with the Reformed Episcopal Seminary in Philadelphia. The degrees are accredited by the Association for Theological Schools and conferred by RES.


Purpose

We have designed the Master of Theological Studies for postulants with practical ministry experience and who, with their bishop's permission, may complete a shorter degree leading to ordained ministry.


Structure

The program consists of 20 courses (plus concurrent field education) and may be completed in two academic years if taken full-time. The curriculum is divided into four subjects:


  1. Holy Scripture
  2. Sacred Theology
  3. Church History
  4. Pastoral Ministry


Requirements for Graduation

  • Pass a minimum of 20 courses
  • Complete Field Education placements concurrent with academic studies
  • Pass the oral Doctrine Exam
  • Pass the written English Bible Exam. 


Course of Study (20 courses)

This is a new program. Course requirements are subject to change.


Holy Scripture (8 courses)

  • Biblical Theology of Global Anglicanism
  • English Bible
  • Old Testament Biblical Theology
  • Abrahamic Religions, Sacred Scripture, & Biblical Worldview
  • Introduction to New Testament
  • The Gospels
  • Pentateuch
  • Prophetic Books

 

Anglican Theology (5 courses)

  • Anglican Way of Theology
  • Anglican Ecclesiology and Polity
  • Anglican Spirituality
  • Prayer Book Theology
  • Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion

   

Church History (2 courses)

  • Church History Survey
  • Anglican History


Pastoral Ministry (1 course)

  • Liturgics


PLUS 4 additional courses, to be chosen by the Academic Dean in consultation with the student.