Theological Studies - Nashotah House

Theological Studies from Nashotah House is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree program is normally of two years duration (full-time status) and is intended for persons who wish to obtain a basic first professional degree in theological studies. Candidates for MTS must hold a Bachelor of Arts degree , or the equivalent, from an accredited college or university. The purpose of this degree program is to prepare graduates for ordained and lay ministry in the Church who are: Theologically Informed: All candidates will be rooted and conversant in the classical theological disciplines of Biblical Studies; Ecclesiastical History; Systematic Theology; and Ascetical Theology in the context of the Anglican tradition. Candidates will further specialize to gain focused knowledge in one of the following disciplines: o Biblical Studies , including hermeneutics and biblical languages o Theology, including a full complement of systematic, moral, and historical theology o Anglican Studies: Liturgics and Ascetical Theology , including their historical basis and church music o Church History, including historical theology, Anglican history, and the histories of liturgy and ascetical theology . o Pastoral ministry, including homiletics, liturgics, pastoral care, and pastoral leadership. Personally Committed: To a life of prayer and study To a vocation of holiness, simplicity, and self-denial To an ever-deepening exploration of the Christian tradition To a ministry of witness and service To the formation and up building of Christ-centered communities, especially in the ministry of catechesis Practically Skilled: In assisting the Church in carrying out Christ?s Great Commission In relating the redemptive mission of the church to society In fostering healthy growth in the church through evangelism and discipleship In guiding persons in their spiritual development In preparing and leading God?s people in public worship (appropriate to ecclesiastical role) In sound and compelling biblical exegesis Curricular Overview and Degree Requirements Students in this program must successfully complete a minimum of sixty credit hours of study, six of which may be earned through thesis research and preparation. All concentrations incorporate the equivalent of one year of study in the core curriculum of biblical studies, church history, and systematic theology. In the second year of the program students will focus more exclusively on a field of concentration. Students will have the option of writing a thesis during their second year. Because a significant component of the MTS program consists of studies related to a field of concentration as well as possible thesis preparation, it is advisable that the student select a field of concentration as soon as possible, and no later than the beginning of the second term of his or her first year. When a concentration is selected, the student is to inform the Academic Dean and Registrar, who will appoint a thesis director in the area of concentration. If a student selects the Thesis Option, six credit hours of the second year of the MTS curriculum will be registered as ?Thesis Research and Preparation,? and by the end of the second year, those selecting the thesis option must submit an acceptable thesis, subject to an oral defense before designees of the Nashotah House Faculty. Approximate length expected for a thesis for this degree is 18,000 words. Students not selecting the thesis option must fulfill the 60-credit requirement for the degree , must fulfill the specified curriculum for the focus selected, and must pass a comprehensive final examination in order to qualify for the degree. View more details on Nashotah House . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.