Master of Theology (THM)
(90 SEMESTER UNITS - THREE YEARS)
The MASTER OF DIVINITY and MASTER OF THEOLOGY degrees are designed primarily to be highly pragmatic programs of study, specifically to equip the minister in the practical aspects of his ministry. These degrees may be either terminal in nature, or interim programs which prepare the Candidate for the Doctoral programs. The GSST Master of Divinity and Master of Theology programs allow each Candidate maximum flexibility in their choice of courses, which are of interest.
The MASTER OF THEOLOGY requires a CORE CURRICULUM of 60 Credit Units, including the Project or Thesis. The other 30 Credit Units may be selected by the Candidate from the courses available through the GSST Graduate Curriculum. If a Candidate does not possess Biblical Languages prior to enrolling in this program, he/she must complete 21 Credit Units of Biblical Languages in order to graduate with the Master of Theology degree.
The MASTER OF THEOLOGY degree is designed to serve as either a terminal degree or an interim program which accomplishes the following:
- Enables the Candidate to carry on a disciplined schedule on continuing education at a highly scholastic level, and/or
- Enables Candidates to pursue intensive work in a particular field as preparation for pastoral or teaching ministries, AND for further post-graduate studies leading to either a Doctor of Ministry or a Doctor of Theology degree.
The Master of Theology program presupposes that all Candidates have had a minimum of 21 units of Biblical Languages. If a person does not meet this requirement, they will need to complete the Biblical Languages before a Master of Theology degree will be issued by GSST.
Entrance Requirements for the Master of Theology Degree
- Applicants must possess an earned, four year Bachelor's degree, or its equivalent.
- A total of 90 Semester Units at the Graduate level are required.
- A minimum of 30 Semester Units one year must be completed through GSST.
- TH511 Systematic Theology, and RE511, Research Methods, must be completed by all candidates. If these courses, or similar ones, have been previously completed, the candidate may select additional Electives of choice.
Required Courses
| Course | Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CC500 | GSST Orientation | 3 |
| Division of Languages and Communication | 12 | |
| BL515 | Exegesis of II Timothy | 3 |
| BL519 | Exegesis of Colossians | 3 |
| BL524 | Exegesis of Jonah | 3 |
| BL526 | Exegesis of Habakkuk | 3 |
| Division of Theology (see Note 1 below) | 24 | |
| TH511 | Systematic Theology | 3 |
| TH514 | Bibliology | 3 |
| TH515 | Theology Proper | 3 |
| TH516 | Christology | 3 |
| TH517 | Pneumatology | 3 |
| TH519 | Soteriology | 3 |
| TH522 | Ecclesiology | 3 |
| TH533 | Christ in the Old Testament | 3 |
| Division of Biblical Languages (if required) | 15 | |
| BL511 | Biblical Languages Study Methods | 3 |
| BL512/513 | New Testament Greek I and II | 3 |
| BL521/522 | Old Testament Hebreww I and II | 3 |
| RE511 | Research Methods | 3 |
| RE531 | Thesis or Project | 6 |
Notes
- Candidates may request, in writing, permission to take courses other than those listed above to fulfill the "TH," requirements. Permission may or may not be granted. Requests to take other courses must be directed to the Mentor.
- If these courses, or similar ones, have been completed already, the student may petition the school for permission to take other courses.