Charles L. Quarles
Master of Theological Studies
The Master of Theological Studies is a basic Seminary program of study and research for international students in a cross-cultural setting who are participating in an approved Global Theological Initiative cohort and have already completed an initial undergraduate degree in theological studies or another approved field as determined by the Program Coordinator and the Registrar. The purpose of the program is to train God called men and women to be leaders within various international Christian ministries.
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Available as Distance Learning
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On-Campus
What kind of classes will I take?
Master of Theological Studies Core
- SEM 5000 – Introduction to Seminary Education
- BTI 5100 – Hermeneutics
- EVA 5150 – Disciplemaking: Personal Evangelism and Discipleship
- HIS 5130 – Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity
- MIS 5100 – Christian Missions: Principles and Practice
- PRS 6100 – Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation
- THE 6110 – Christian Theology I
- THE 6120 – Christian Theology II
- Choose one:
- ETH 5100 – Introduction to Christian Ethics
- PHI 5100 – Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics
- Choose one:
- BTI 6600 – Old Testament Theology
- BTI 6700 – New Testament Theology
Specialty Selectives
At least two elective courses must be taken in the specific field that will be addressed in the research project. Students lacking the equivalent undergraduate courses in Bible are required to take the following courses as selectives for the completion of this degree:
- OTS 5110 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets
- OTS 5120 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings
- NTS 5110 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels
- NTS 5120 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation
III. M.T.S. Research Thesis Project
- IND 7521 – M.T.S. Research Project
