Theological Studies

WHAT CAN I DO WITH AN MA/THEOLOGICAL STUDIES DEGREE?

Because the MA/TS is so flexible, who you are determines where this degree will take you. If you fit any of the following profiles, the MA/TS may be for you:

1. You’re passionate about the Church and deepening your knowledge of God, but you’re not in full-time vocational ministry (so you’re not interested in “professional” ministry credentials, like an MDiv).
2. You’re already involved in ministry, you want to be a more faithful steward of that ministry through education, and you want to explore courses in your particular area of interest, but you don’t need the credentialing of an MDiv.
3. You’re enrolled in another one of our Master’s programs and want to add a second, flexible degree that allows you to intently focus on a specific biblical-theological or ministry area.
4. You think that you might want to complete an MDiv but aren’t sure about theological education – perhaps you wonder about the length of the MDiv, or whether an MDiv is what you need. An MA / TS is a great introduction to theological education. Furthermore, someone who completes the MA / Theological Studies may later apply all of those credits to an MDiv (this takes care of about 1/3 of the MDiv coursework), and this is true even if you earned your entire MA / TS online.

CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Interested in seminary coursework, but not ready to enroll or don’t qualify for admission? Our Certificate in Theological Studies is a flexible, non-degree program that may interest you. Learn More >>

REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE

All MA/TS students, regardless of degree completion format, also have to complete field education requirements. Field-based ministry experience is vital to the development of MA/TS students. Field experiences are mentored experiences between students, faculty and church pastors. Mentoring provides opportunities to invest in the next generation of Christian leaders.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements for general admission, you’ll need the following:

• A bachelor’s degree, or the educational equivalent, from a recognized accredited institution. In some cases, admission with deficiencies is possible with fulfillment of those deficiencies at Trinity.
• A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. However, GPA isn’t always an accurate indication of a student’s abilities, so those with a lower GPA are encouraged to talk to an admissions counselor. Scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) are required if your GPA is less than 2.5.