Master of Theological Studies, M.T.S.

The Master of Theological Studies is a basic Seminary program of study and research for international students in a cross-cultural setting who are paticipating in an approved Global Theological Initiative cohort and have already completed an initial undergraduate degree in theological studies or another approved field as determined by the Program Coordinator and the Registrar. The purpose of the program is to train God called men and women to be leaders within various international Christian ministries.

Admission Requirements

This degree is available to international students and workers in a cross-cultural setting who are paticipating in an approved Global Theological Initiative cohort and have a B.Th., an equivalent degree, or Bachelors Degree in another approved field as determined by the Program Coordinator and the Registrar. Transcript or documentation of all post-secondary coursework must be provided. All other requirements for international student admission to the Seminary must be met.

Program Design

The M.T.S. at Southeastern is a general theological studies program permitting some academic specialization for international students. The curriculum is designed to expose the student to a broad range of theological disciplines and then guide the student to the focused study of a specific theological discipline via a concentration of elective courses and a final research thesis project. This degree normally requires two academic years of full-time study.

Transcripts that do not show satisfactory completion of an appropriate range of courses (based on the M.Div. core requirements at Southeastern) may lead the Registrar to require remedial work without reducing the course requirements for this program. At least half of the 48 hours required must be under the direct supervision and tutelage of Southeastern’s faculty.

A Supervisory Professor will be selected for each student. Biblical and theological requirements are supplemented by electives in several areas of possible specialization. These electives should be chosen in consultation with the Supervisory Professor. The research project is approximately 75 pages, directed and approved by the Supervisory Professor in consultation with the Program Coordinator. Students should complete their research project by the end of their final semester of class work or no later than three months after completion of their final class.