Master of Theology (ThM)
The Master of Theology (ThM) degree program is a specialized academic program that allows students to build upon a Master of Divinity or other master鈥檚 degree by offering advanced training in biblical and theological studies. The flexibility of the ThM also provides excellent preparation for future doctoral studies.
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Credits25 |
Years2 Graduate in as little as听two years |
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What Sets Our Master of Theology听Training Apart?
- Half of our ThM graduates serve in pastoral roles, while the other half enter teaching roles, thanks to an emphasis on applying research to ministry practice.
- Learn from high-caliber professors鈥攚riters and lecturers鈥攚ho are respected in their fields of study.听Professors provide mentorship, guiding ThM students personally through the thesis process from rough draft to final publication.
- Blend elective courses with your choice of seminars in theology, New Testament, Old Testament, historical theology, biblical literature, and pastoral theology.
- Build a strong foundation for further academic work, such as a PhD.
- Our program utilizes a flexible design, which means that ThM students can complete their training with just 4-5 trips to our听Portland campus.
The Master of Theology is an advanced academic degree designed for students to deepen their theological expertise beyond foundational studies. This program provides specialized training for pastoral teaching, academic instruction, or theological writing鈥攁ll to serve the church faithfully.听
Daniel K. Eng, DMin, PhD
Director, Master of Theology Program
Course List
| RE600 | Graduate Research and Writing | 1 |
| RE605 | Introduction to Thesis | 1 |
| RE602 | Thesis | 3 |
| ThM Seminars | 12 | |
| Advanced electives, including Colloquia | 8 |
Focus Your听Theological Studies
Increase the relevance of your training by tailoring it to your ministry context. Focus your studies and research in the following areas:
- Systematic Theology
- Historical Theology
- Pastoral Theology
- Old Testament
- New Testament
Admission Requirements
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, as well as a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- A completed application for admission and all admissions materials
- A Master of Divinity degree or academic master's degree from a regionally accredited institution that听includes the following credits:
- Biblical Studies - 10 credits
- Hermeneutics - 2 credits
- Church History - 4 credits
- Greek - 6 credits
- Hebrew - 6 credits
- Systematic Theology - 12 credits
If听you do not meet one of these requirements,听contact an 暗网禁区 Counselor to explore alternative ThM admission options.
