Master of Theology

Master of Theology Degree

The master of theology degree program provides for continuing study through the discipline of academic excellence. It aims to develop in the student an informed, critical approach to a chosen field of study through graduate courses, mastery of languages, and a thesis.

66 semester hours of academic work including a 25,000 word thesis is required for the Master of Theology degree.

Listed below is a general program leading to the Master of Theology degree. The actual program could vary depending on your previous educational and ministry experience. Please contact the seminary for details and an evaluation.

Course No.	Credit Hours	Course Name
BI 502	6	Old Testament Analysis
BI 506	6	New Testament Analysis
BI 510	6	Introduction to New Testament Greek
TH 500	3	Christian Apologetics
TH 510	6	Systematic Theology
TH 515	3	Biblical Theology – Old Testament
TH 520	3	Biblical Theology – New Testament
TH 530	3	Premillennial Dispensationalism
PT 505	3	Pastoral Theology
PT 510	6	Principles of Biblical Counseling – 1 “Self-Confrontation”
PT 515	3	Methods of Personal Bible Study
PH500	3	Introduction to Philosophy (Or Elective)
PH505	3	Introduction to Logical Thinking (Or Elective)
PH 500	3	Introduction to Philosophy (Christian Perspective)
TH 580	3	Thesis Proposal
TH 585	6	Thesis (25,000 Words)
	66	(Total Hours)

Admission requirements include:

A First Degree in Theology: Applicants must have a Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Arts, or Master of Divinity degree (or equivalent) from an acceptable theological school.
Acceptable Grade Point Average: Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for the first degree in theology.
Application Form: Application forms are available on request from the Office of Graduate Theological Education at Trinity Baptist Seminary.
Transcripts: Official transcripts of college and seminary work must be sent directly from the schools to Trinity Baptist Seminary.
Recommendations: Three letters of academic recommendation are to be sent directly to Trinity. If an applicant comes from a school that does not give letter grades or uses some form of pass/fail system, five letters of recommendation regarding academic performance and potential are required from professors with whom the applicant has studied.
Application Fee: A fee of $25.00 must accompany the application. The fee is not refundable.

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Trinity Baptist Seminary is committed to the development and training of Pastors, Evangelists, and Christian workers worldwide, who will prepare themselves spiritually and academically to serve Jesus Christ and the local church.