Degree Programs

Master of Biblical Studies (MBS) 

Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree or Approved Placement 

Core Courses 

Understanding the Old Testament..... 3 credit hours

Understanding the New Testament..... 3 credit hours

Systematic Theology I..... 3 credit hours

Systematic Theology II..... 3 credit hours

Church History I..... 3 credit hours

Church History II..... 3 credit hours 

Total Core Courses....... 18 credit hours 

Master of  Biblical  Studies Concentration Courses 

Introduction to Reformed Theology...... 1 credit hour

Thesis Development...... 1 credit hour 

               Complete two of the following:

                        Biographical Concentration Project.....1 credit hour

Personal Systematic Theology Project [requirement for the MTS degree]..... 1 credit hour

Preaching Clinic [requirement for persons preparing for pastoral ministry]..... 1 credit hour

Total MBS Concentration Courses...... 4 credit hours 

Master of Biblical Studies Elective Courses 

In addition to the completion of the Core and Concentration Courses, the Master of Biblical Studies student must demonstrate a proficiency in the area of Biblical Studies.  This will be accomplished by the completion of an approved selection of additional Master of Biblical Studies Elective Courses within the area of Biblical Studies [see pgs. 13-15].  These would include CTS catalog offerings in Church History, Book Studies, and Old and New Testament studies.

Total Elective Credits....... 12 credit hours 

Total Master of Biblical Studies Credits....... 34 credit hours

Master of Theological Studies (MTS) 

Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree or Approved Placement 

Core Courses:

Understanding the Old Testament..... 3 credit hours

Understanding the New Testament..... 3 credit hours

Systematic Theology I..... 3 credit hours

Systematic Theology II..... 3 credit hours

Church History I..... 3 credit hours

Church History II..... 3 credit hours 

Total Core Courses...... 18 credit hours 

Master of Theological Studies Concentration Courses

Introduction to Reformed Theology..... 1 credit hour

Thesis Development..... 1 credit hour

               Complete two of the following:

Biographical Concentration Project..... 1 credit hour

Personal Systematic Theology Project (requirement for the MTS degree)..... 1 credit hour

Preaching Clinic (requirement for persons preparing for pastoral ministry)..... 1 credit hour 

Total MTS Concentration Courses..... 4 credit hours 

Master of Theological Studies Elective Courses

The Master of Theological Studies student must demonstrate a proficiency in the area of Theological Studies.  This will be accomplished by the completion of an approved selection of additional Master of Theological Studies Elective Courses (see pgs. 15-18) within the area of Theological Studies and Church History.

                                             Total Elective Credits 12 credit hours 

Total Master of Theology Credits....... 34 credit hours

Master of Missiology (MM) 

Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree or Approved Placement

Core Courses

Understanding the Old Testament..... 3 credit hours

Understanding the New Testament..... 3 credit hours

Systematic Theology I..... 3 credit hours

Systematic Theology II..... 3 credit hours

Church History I..... 3 credit hours

Church History II..... 3 credit hours

Total Core Courses....... 18 credit hours

Master of Missiology Concentration Courses 

Introduction to Reformed Theology..... 1 credit hour

Thesis Development...... 1 credit hour 

               Complete two of the following:

Biographical Concentration Project..... 1 credit hour

Personal Systematic Theology Project..... 1 credit hour

Preaching Clinic (requirement for persons preparing for pastoral ministry)..... 1 credit hour 

Total MM Concentration Courses..... 4 credit hours

Master of Missiology Concentration  

The Master of Missiology is a specialized concentration which requires a one year on-site mission commitment.  At our CTS extension school in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, the student will take the following courses and complete a supervised missions practicum. 

Cultural Anthropology..... 3 credit hours

History of Missions..... 3 credit hours

Spanish I..... 2 credit hours

Spanish II..... 2 credit hours

Supervised Ministry Experience..... 2 credit hours 

                                             Total Credits..... 12 credit hours 

Total Master of Missiology Concentration Credits...... 34 credit hours

Biblical Studies Certificate (BSC)

Prerequisite: Approved Placement 

Core Courses:

Understanding the Old Testament..... 3 credit hours

Understanding the New Testament..... 3 credit hours

Systematic Theology I..... 3 credit hours

Systematic Theology II..... 3 credit hours

Total Core Courses...... 12 credit hours   

Biblical Studies Certificate Concentration Courses 

Introduction to Reformed Theology...... 1 credit hour

               Complete one of the following:

                        Biographical Concentration Project.....1 credit hour

Personal Systematic Theology Project..... 1 credit hour

Total  BSC Concentration Courses...... 2 credit hours   

Biblical Studies Certificate Elective Courses 

Studies in Ephesians...... 3 credit hour

Theology Proper: The God We Know..... 3 credit hours 

                         Total Elective Courses...... 6 credit hours

 Total Biblical Studies Certificate...... 20 credit hours