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Prepare for Successful Post-Graduate Biblical & Theological Study

One of Providence Theological Seminary’s signature programs, the Master of Arts in Theological Studies will provide you with a knowledge base in the track of your choice: either Biblical Studies or Systematic Theology. You’ll encounter many of the most important contributors to the field, and will come into contact with some of the major contemporary theological issues of the day. Your instructors, and the course work they provide, will provide a framework of faith and knowledge within which to face the various ideas you’ll encounter during your studies.

Students may choose from one of two tracks: Biblical Studies and Systematic Theology.

Information Sessions

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Major Options

60 credit hours

Master of Arts (Theological Studies)

Biblical Studies: Old Testament Track

60 credit hours

Master of Arts (Theological Studies)

Biblical Studies: New Testament Track

60 credit hours

Master of Arts (Theological Studies)

Systematic Theology Track

Program Details

For Entrance into the MA Theological Studies program

Biblical Studies

Students must have a minimum entering GPA of 3.0 and should have completed the following:

One year of language study in both Greek and Hebrew
6-9 credit hrs. of Theological Studies
24 credit hrs. of Biblical Studies
6 credit hrs. of Communications
3 credit hrs. of Educational Ministries
21 credit hrs. of Humanities and Social Sciences

As well, before students are admitted to this program they must submit a sample of their written work in a research essay format. If any of the requirements are not fulfilled, students may take preparatory courses in the University College to qualify for admission to this program.

Systematic Theology

Students must have a minimum entering GPA of 3.0 and should have completed the following:

6 credit hrs. of Biblical language study
9 credit hrs. of Theological Studies
18 credit hrs. of Biblical Studies
6 credit hrs. of Communications
3 credit hrs. of Educational Ministries
3 credit hrs. of Church History
21 credit hrs. of Humanities and Social Sciences

As well, before students are admitted to this program they must submit a sample of their written work in a research essay format. If any of the requirements are not fulfilled, students may take preparatory courses in the University College to qualify for admission to this program.

Program Tracks

Biblical Studies

Focus on Biblical study by choosing an Old Testament or New Testament track in preparation for teaching ministry or doctoral research.

Systematic Theology

Receive extensive training in theological thought and practice, and prepare for doctoral research in a theological discipline.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please look to the Academic Calendar for full information and course lists. If there are discrepancies between the information listed here and in the Academic Calendar, the Academic Calendar is definitive.