Program Description
The Master of Theological Studies Program is a 36 credit hour program designed to move students beyond an introductory study of the ten major disciplines of systematic theology and challenge critical thinking about one’s own theological beliefs. Curriculum is structured to provide appropriate balance between academic challenge and practical value for the student and those to whom he ministers in a local church. In this program students are required to take five advanced courses in systematic theology but may choose to do further study in theology.
Prerequisite: Candidates for the program must have a completed Bachelors Degree from an institution recognized by Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary.
Versatility of the Degree
All 36 hours of the Master of Theological Studies Degree can be applied toward the Master of Divinity (the MDiv is a 90 hour program). A second option is to use the degree as a basis for enrolling in the Doctor of Religious Education (DRE) or a PhD in Biblical Studies.
Overview of the Degree
Deserving students are often granted up to 6 hours of course credit based on extensive experience in ministry. However this credit may only be recorded on the student’s transcript after the Petition for Life Credit Forms (2 forms) are satisfactorily completed and returned to LBTS. 6 hours
The student’s prescribed course of study in the Master of Theological Studies Degree is as follows:
Theological Studies |
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|---|---|---|
| TH501 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| TH502 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| TH503 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| TH504 | Systematic Theology IV | 3 |
| TH505 | Systematic Theology V | 3 |
| 15 hours | ||
| Graduation Workshop | 3 hours | |
| Option One: | ||
| The student’s Master’s Thesis accounts for 6 hours course credit…6 hours | ||
| Option Two: | ||
| The student may complete an extra 3 hour elective and complete the Seminary Writing Course BI519 in lieu of the 6 hour thesis……6 | ||
| 6 hours | ||
Total hours in the degree |
36 | |
