Master of Theological Studies

Both full-time and part-time students have the option of completing up to half of their degree as remote learners participating in hybrid classrooms. This is a popular option for part-time students with full-time employment who have time enough to take an early afternoon class, but not enough time to drive across the city, 参加这个课程, and drive back to work. It is also a popular option for students who commute to campus one or two days a week in some semesters but cannot commute for each day of class. Commuters often take advantage of the opportunity to take week-long intensive courses during the semester, as well as May-term classes and summer courses, which usually take place over one or two weeks.

就学位而言, 40 semester hours of coursework are required, with 15 credit hours of core courses, 15-18 hours in the student’s concentration, and the remaining hours as electives. The degree is typically completed in two years. The Master of Theological Studies degree requires a two-part extended essay (2 semester hours total). With the approval of faculty, a student may choose to complete a thesis (4 semester hours total). 另外, joint degree programs are available, including a Master of Theological Studies/Juris Doctorate (M.T.S./J.D) and a Master of Theological Studies/Master of Science in Nursing (M.T.S./M.S.N.).

Most 神学硕士 (M.Div.) students receive full-tuition scholarships. To be considered for a scholarship, complete an application for admission, complete the 三一 金融援助 application, and turn in the FAFSA.

三一 Lutheran Seminary at 万博 is accredited by The Association of Theological Schools (ATS), an organization of seminaries and other graduate schools of theology. 成立于1918年, the ATS has more than 270 member institutions and works to promote the improvement and enhancement of theological schools to the benefit of communities of faith and the broader public.