Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
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The Master of Theological Studies (mts) is developed to provide a solid biblical and theological foundation for lay leaders as well as for those who are called to be in the fulltime ministry. It will help them to grow in the knowledge of the bible, and broaden their theological understanding for more effective ministry.
Courses will be taught in English and Counducted in modular intensive form as well as regular classes (two semester a year). You can join MTS as part-time or full-time students. Normally, full-time students require two years to complete the program. Part-time students are given five years to finish the program (65 credit hours).This is equivalent to the first two years of the Master od Divinity (Mdiv) program. An additional one year of study would allow you to earn the degree of MDiv. |
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- Member of a church
- Recognized university degrees or college diplomas
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- 1st semester (Jan - May)
- 2nd semester (July - Nov)
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Curriculum |
| Core Courses : Total 55 credit hours |
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| Biblical |
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| Social, Economic, Political and Religious Background of NT |
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| The Synoptic Gospel(Mk,Mt,LK-Acts) |
2 |
| The Johannine Community John, 1,2,3 John) |
2 |
| The Pauline Epistles |
2 |
| The General and Pastoral Epistles |
2 |
| Introduction to Pentateuch |
2 |
| Introduction to Historical Books |
2 |
| Introduction to the Wisdom Literature and Psalms |
2 |
| Introduction to the Major Prophets |
2 |
| Introduction to the Minor Prophets |
2 |
| Biblical Hermeneutics |
3 |
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| Theology |
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| Introduction to Christian Theology and Doctrine of God |
2 |
| The Person and works of Christ |
2 |
| The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit and Church in Mission |
2 |
| Christian Ethics |
3 |
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| Church History |
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| Early and Medieval Church History |
2 |
| Reformation and modern Church History |
2 |
| Asian Church History |
3 |
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| Others |
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| Field Education |
2 |
| Foundation of Christian Education |
2 |
| Mission and Evangelism of the local Church |
3 |
| Spirituality and Character Formation |
2 |
| Church and Society |
2 |
| Research Methodology |
1 |
| Comtemporary Religious Movements |
2 |
| Worship and Liturgy |
2 |
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| Electives |
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| Any other 10 credit hours from the following: |
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| Homiletics 1 & 2 |
4 |
| Pastoral Counselling |
2 |
| Islam |
3 |
| Greek 1 & 2 |
5 |
| Church Administration and Pastoral Leadership |
3 |
| Choir |
2 |
| Others |
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