Advanced Degree

• Apologetics 
• Biblical Theology 
• Christian Counseling 
• Christian Leadership 
• Ethics 
• Evangelism 
• Historical Theology and Church History 
• Missiology 
• New Testament 
• Old Testament 
• Pastoral Theology 
• Philosophy of Religion 
• Preaching 
• Systematic Theology 

The ThM is a rigorous academic program. Successful applicants are those who have successfully completed sufficient theological studies at the graduate level to be prepared for such an academic environment and show promise for continued academic success at advanced level. Each specialization has prerequisite grade-level courses required for admission, which can be found on individual specialization pages. All specializations require graduate courses in Old Testament, New Testament, and Theology. Many specializations require Greek and Hebrew as well. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in all graduate studies is required for admission.  

Applicants will need the following:

• Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate degrees
• A writing sample that demonstrates proficiency in thesis-driven research and writing
• Personal and academic references
• A personal statement about commitment to Christian theological education.

Visit apply.sebts.edu to begin an application. You can add required elements along the way. Once you submit your completed application, the Admissions Committee will assess your application and return an answer in approximately 5-6 weeks.

Seminars are taught in one-week intensives throughout four semesters: fall, winter, spring, and summer. Some students may choose to be residential in Wake Forest; others will remain in their current context, either travelling to campus for the intensive seminars or joining the seminars virtually. All students participate in the same week-long intensive seminars, whether in person or virtually. Not all students will choose to participate in PhD seminars. Additionally, there may be restrictions on a student’s participation in seminars due to lack of prerequisites or other considerations.  

Students who successfully complete the ThM at Southeastern can move seamlessly into the PhD program at Southeastern, receiving credit for any PhD seminars and other PhD courses they have passed during the ThM. Students must graduate with a 3.5 or higher GPA.

We offer a rolling admissions process, allowing students to enter the program in any of the four terms throughout the year.