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Gain pastoral leadership skills through the Master of Divinity (MDiv) program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS). Our MDiv degree program has the rigorous academic courses and spiritual support you need for your calling in Christian ministry or academia. Join a diverse student body and learn within the context of a broadly evangelical ethos.

COURSEWORK

Curriculum Breakdown:

• Introduction to Theological Education: 2 hours
• God’s Word: 36 hours
• God’s People: 22 hours
• God’s World: 12 hours
• Electives: 4 hours

Track Options (Chose one)

• Church & Parachurch Ministry: 14 hours
• Academic Ministry: 14 hours
• Mission and Cultural Engagement: 14 hours

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Pursue an in-depth understanding of theology and its relevance to today’s world with a master’s degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS). Apply your knowledge to your vocation, ministry, volunteer work, family life, and more through our distinguished and flexible program. The Master of Arts (MA) in Theological Studies degree is TEDS’ most flexible program both in focus and delivery method. Choose your area of study based on your interests and experience. In addition, you can earn your degree through multiple delivery modalities, including completely online. See how a theology degree can transform your life by enrolling at TEDS.

COURSEWORK

FEATURED COURSES

• Introduction to the New Testament 1
• Introduction to the Old Testament 1
• Introduction to Biblical Theology
• Theology 1: The God of the Gospel: From the Father
• Church History 1: The Patristic and Middle Ages
• Theology of Mission & Evangelism

TRACKS

• Cross-Cultural Ministry Track
• Executive Leadership Track
• Preaching Ministry Track
• Ministry Care Track

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Delve into some of the most complex ethical questions facing medicine, science, and public policy. At TEDS, you’ll not only study bioethics from a rigorous academic perspective but also explore how Christian values and ethics inform and influence the field. We’ll give you the framework and tools to understand and navigate these issues with clarity and compassion.

COURSEWORK

Featured Courses

• Christian Hippocratism
• Ethical Theory
• Theological Bioethics and Contemporary Alternatives
• Life and Death Bioethics
• Biotechnology and Emerging Technology Ethics

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The Master of Arts in Educational Ministries (MA/EM) provides you with a rigorous theological background in Christian education ministry with intentional application to the ministry context. This program will further your understanding of educational theory and its application – helping people to grow in their Christian faith in the church, global education ministries, and other Christian contexts. This program will provide you a footing for leading educational ministries or anticipating a Doctor of Educational Ministry. A foundational curricular core in Bible, theology, and educational ministries provides a structure for integrative academic thinking. Course selections are developed in consultation with an educational faculty advisor in areas of your interest leading the program capstone. The capstone will demonstrate in-depth analysis and critique of educational practices for the local church or other educational settings such as camps, private schools or para-church organizations.

COURSEWORK

FEATURED COURSES

• Introduction to Biblical Theology
• Theology 1: The God of the Gospel: From the Father
• Educational Ministry
• Teaching and Learning
• Christian Leadership

CONCENTRATIONS
Participants consult with EM faculty adviser to focus concentration courses around an educational area of personal interest.

• Congregational Life Focus
• Collaborative Ministry Engagement Focus
• Formational Learning Focus

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Engage with the history and doctrine of the early church, history of church revival, and gain a deeper insight into the history of the Free Church. Trinity offers some of the most renowned church historians to mentor and teach you how to integrate history and theology throughout your studies.

COURSEWORK

Featured Courses

• Introduction to Biblical Theology
• Theology 1: The God of the Gospel: From the Father
• Classic Texts in the History of Christianity 1
• Colloquium in Historical Methodology 1

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The TEDS Doctor of Ministry program invites men and women to step deeper into developing advanced ministry skills. It emphasizes continuous spiritual growth and formation, devotion to Christ, and the ability to think biblically and strategically about the issues facing our community and world.

COURSEWORK

Students must complete 30 semester hours of work as follows:

• Phase 1: Missional Renewal, Research & Assessments (15 hours)
• Phase 2: Ministry Focus & Missional Strategies (9 hours)
• Phase 3: Major Project Completion & Oral Presentation (6 hours)