Steve Prost: A Military Chaplain Undertakes a PhD at TEDS
Jan 31, 2025
42 hours
On Campus, Online
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.
“As a Young Life Regional Director, I want to encourage all of our Young Life staff to continue their theological studies. Not only do we grow personally in our knowledge and understanding of God, but the coursework undoubtedly helps our ministries in which we serve! Also, the MATS degree is really attainable after completing the first 2 years of Young Life training requirements. I loved the online class format because everything was laid out clearly in terms of expectations and easy to navigate. I think for most of our full-time staff taking an extra class a semester is NOT too much to ask on top of the rigors of Young Life staff, and I would encourage all staff to look into TEDS!”
Learn from leading evangelical theologians and scholars. Your professors guide your discussions, challenge your ideas, and strengthen your convictions. Their expertise and perspectives will grow your knowledge and faith. But it doesn’t stop there. Our instructors also invest in your life, making sure you succeed not only in the classroom but in your personal and ministry life as well.
At TEDS, we believe a theological education should be widely available. That’s why we provide various ways you can attend courses. Our Theological Studies program can be earned completely online or in-person.
The flexibility of our MA in Theological Studies makes it easy for you to complete a second program at TEDS. For example, the MA in Theological Studies courses can overlap up to 50 percent with the Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. In addition, you can use many of your MA in Theological Studies program hours towards a Master of Divinity at TEDS. Students need to speak with their academic advisor before they begin taking classes to ensure they take courses that will apply to both degrees.
Many of our students come with ministry backgrounds. They know their strengths and where they want to grow. That’s why the MA in Theological Studies program has built-in flexibility. You can choose courses based on your areas of interest or need, including church history, biblical studies, theological studies, and electives from across the TEDS curriculum.
Biblical Studies | 8hrs. |
Theological Studies | 8hrs. |
Historical and Global Studies | 6hrs. |
Electives | 16hrs. |
Spiritual Formation for Ministry | 2hrs. |
Field Education | 0hrs. |
Capstone | 2hrs. |
Tracks (Optional) | |
Cross-Cultural Ministry Track | (24-26hrs.) |
Executive Leadership Track | (14-21hrs.) |
Preaching Ministry Track | (20hrs.) |
Ministry Care Track | (17-24hrs.) |
Total | 42hrs. |
The Master of Arts in Theological Studies degree provides a biblical-theological focus that complements your life and career. Many of our students are engaged in church and parachurch ministries as well as marketplace careers. Others seek a general theological degree to accompany a specialized master’s degree.
In addition to the requirements for general admission, you’ll need the following:
Combining unrivaled academic rigor with a wholehearted commitment to gospel fidelity and an abundance of flexible options, TEDS offers a theological education that equips you to serve Christ with wisdom and grace, in truth and love.
TEDS is committed to offering an affordable and accessible world-class seminary education which is why we offer scholarships, grants, rebates, and other aid options to help pay for the cost of schooling.
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Comprehensive Fee | $290/semester | $ |
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Comprehensive Fee | $125/semester | $ |
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“The world needs right-minded and right-hearted pastor-theologians and I can’t imagine doing anything more important than training students to teach doctrine in ways that make disciples, form citizens of the gospel, and build up local churches. Nor is there anywhere better to do it than TEDS—a veritable microcosm of global evangelicalism.”
At TEDS, you will study under leading theologians, experts, and renowned authors in their respective fields. Our faculty is among the most widely published in evangelical academia and has deeply influenced the leaders shaping the present and future of evangelical Christianity across the globe. Through their lectures and mentorship, you will grow in your faith and practice.
Research Professor of Systematic Theology
Assistant Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology
Professor of Philosophy of Religion and Intercultural Studies
Chair of the Church History and the History of Christian Thought Department, Professor of Church History
Chair of Old Testament and Semitic Languages & Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages
Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages
Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages
Combining unrivaled academic rigor with a wholehearted commitment to gospel fidelity and an abundance of flexible options, TEDS offers a theological education that equips you to serve Christ with wisdom and grace, in truth and love.
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