ACTS Master of Theology Degree
About Degree | Admission Requirements | Specializations
Degree Completion: 30 Semester Hrs.
| MTh Theology Specialization (30 Credit Hrs.): | ||
| Prerequisites: | 1) A minimum of 12 of graduate level semester hours in theological studies. Depending on the selection of courses that students have taken in previous studies, they may be exempted from some subject requirements. 2) Six credit hours of an ancient language such as Hebrew, Greek, or Latin, OR a modern language such as German, French, or Spanish. Reading competency in a language other than English may be required depending on the thesis subject. |
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| Program Requirements: | MTh 890: Research Writing & the Ministry of Scholarship | 3 hrs |
| Subject Requirements: | Five advanced level courses in theological studies. Suitable MDiv, MTS, and MAIH courses above a 500 level with an additional syllabus. Appropriate HIS, CAP, or PHIL courses may be considered for inclusion. | 15 hrs |
| MTh 889: Seminar | 3 hrs | |
| Thesis MTH: | MTH 891 (3 hrs); MTh 892 (3 hrs); MTh 893 (3 hrs); MTh 894 Thesis Continuation (0 hrs) | 9 hrs |
| MTh History of Christianity Specialization (30 Credit Hrs.): | ||
| Prerequisites: | 1) A minimum of 12 of graduate level semester hours in historical studies. Depending on the selection of courses that students have taken in previous studies, they may be exempted from some subject requirements. 2) Six credit hours of an ancient language such as Hebrew, Greek, or Latin, OR a modern language such as German, French, or Spanish. Reading competency in a language other than English may be required depending on the thesis subject. |
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| Program Requirements: | MTh 890: Research Writing & the Ministry of Scholarship | 3 hrs |
| Subject Requirements: | Five advanced level courses in history of Christianity. Suitable MDiv, MTS, and MAIH courses above a 500 level with an additional syllabus. Appropriate THS courses may be considered for inclusion. | 15 hrs |
| MTh 889: Seminar | 3 hrs | |
| Thesis MTH: | MTH 891 (3 hrs); MTh 892 (3 hrs); MTh 893 (3 hrs); MTh 894 Thesis Continuation (0 hrs) |
9 hrs |
| MTh Old Testament Specialization (30 Credit Hrs.): | ||
| Prerequisites: | 1) A minimum of 12 of graduate level semester hours in Biblical studies (not including language courses). Depending on the selection of courses that students have taken in previous studies, they may be exempted from some subject requirements. 2) Nine credit hours of Biblical Hebrew |
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| Program Requirements: | MTh 890: Research Writing & the Ministry of Scholarship | 3 hrs |
| Subject Requirements: | Five advanced level courses in the area of OT studies, one of which must be OT Theology. Note that if expositional book study courses are selected by MTh students, they will be revised to include advanced exegetical analysis. | 15 hrs |
| MTh 889: Seminar | 3 hrs | |
| Thesis MTH: | MTH 891 (3 hrs); MTh 892 (3 hrs); MTh 893 (3 hrs); MTh 894 Thesis Continuation (0 hrs) | 9 hrs |
| MTh New Testament Specialization (30 Credit Hrs.): | ||
| Prerequisites: | 1) A minimum of 12 of graduate level semester hours in Biblical studies (not including language courses). Depending on the selection of courses that students have taken in previous studies, they may be exempted from some subject requirements. 2) Nine credit hours of Biblical Greek |
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| Program Requirements: | MTh 890: Research Writing & the Ministry of Scholarship | 3 hrs |
| Subject Requirements: | Five advanced level courses in the area of NT studies, one of which must be NT Theology. Note that if expositional book study courses are selected by MTh students, they will be revised to include advanced exegetical analysis. | 15 hrs |
| MTh 889: Seminar | 3 hrs | |
| Thesis MTH: | MTH 891 (3 hrs); MTh 892 (3 hrs); MTh 893 (3 hrs); MTh 894 Thesis Continuation (0 hrs) |
9 hrs |
| MTh Septuagint Specialization (30 Credit Hrs.): | ||
| Prerequisites: | 1) A minimum of 12 of graduate level semester hours in Biblical studies (not including language courses). Depending on the selection of courses that students have taken in previous studies, they may be exempted from some subject requirements. 2) Six credit hours of Biblical Hebrew and six credit hours of Biblical Greek |
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| Program Requirements: | MTh 890: Research Writing & the Ministry of Scholarship | 3 hrs |
| Subject Requirements: | Four advanced level courses in Septuagint Studies. All four courses will be cross-listed for MTS and MABIB students. One additional course in a related area chosen in consultation with program chair (e.g., Graeco-Roman Backgrounds, Intertestamental Studies, Dead Sea Scrolls) | 15 hrs |
| MTh 889: Seminar | 3 hrs | |
| Thesis MTH: | MTH 891 (3 hrs); MTh 892 (3 hrs); MTh 893 (3 hrs); MTh 894 Thesis Continuation (0 hrs) |
9 hrs |
| MTh Apologetics Specialization (30 Credit Hrs.): | ||
| Prerequisites: | 1) A minimum of 12 graduate level semester hours in theological studies. Depending on the selection of courses that students have taken in previous studies, they may be exempted from some subject requirements. 2) Six credit hours of an ancient language such as Hebrew, Greek, or Latin, OR a modern language such as German, French, or Spainish. Reading competency in a language other than English may be required depending on the thesis subject. |
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| Program Requirements: | MTh 890: Research Writing & the Ministry of Scholarship | 3 hrs |
| Subject Requirements: | Five advanced level courses in the area of apologetics. Appropriate THS courses, suitable courses offered by the TWU MAIH philosophy stream, or suitable BIE or HIS courses may be considered for inclusion. | 15 hrs |
| MTh 889: Seminar | 3 hrs | |
| Thesis MTH: | MTH 891 (3 hrs); MTh 892 (3 hrs); MTh 893 (3 hrs); MTh 894 Thesis Continuation (0 hrs) |
9 hrs |
| MTh Cross-Cultural Studies Specialization (30 Credit Hrs.): | ||
| Prerequisites: | 1) A minimum of 12 of graduate level semester hours in theological studies. Depending on the selection of courses that students have taken in previous studies, they may be exempted from some subject requirements. 2) Six credit hours of an ancient language such as Hebrew, Greek, or Latin, OR a modern language such as German, French, or Spainish. Reading competency in a language other than English may be required depending on the thesis subject. |
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| Program Requirements: | MTh 890: Research Writing & the Ministry of Scholarship | 3 hrs |
| Subject Requirements: | Five advanced level courses, including "Issues in Mission History and Theology," in the area of cross-cultural studies (CCM). Appropriate THS, BIE, CAP, LIN orHIS courses may be considered for inclusion. | 15 hrs |
| MTh 889: Seminar | 3 hrs | |
| Thesis MTH: | MTH 891 (3 hrs); MTh 892 (3 hrs); MTh 893 (3 hrs); MTh 894 Thesis Continuation (0 hrs) |
9 hrs |