MTS Thesis Track Requirements

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Thesis Track, Master of Theological Studies (48 semester hours)

The following is an outline of the requirements for the Thesis Track of the Master of Theological Studies degree at Anderson University School of Theology. For more detailed information and course descriptions, refer to the current seminary catalog.

The thesis track of the MTS degree requires additional information during the application process. In order for a student to be considered for the Anderson University School of Theology MTS degree, the following criteria must be met:

  1. Achieve an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  2. Write an academic paper according to guidelines available from the Office of Student Development. Send e-mail to dlneidert@anderson.edu for more information.
  3. Interview with a full-time AU seminary faculty member (in the area of Bible, church history, theology, or mission), and receive that faculty member's written recommendation that this degree is an appropriate one given the prospective student's vocational and educational goals.
  4. Complete all admission requirements by August 1 (for fall admission) or December 1 (for spring admission).

Thesis Track Courses

  • THST 5200 Constructive Theology I
  • BIST 5110 The Literature and History of the Old Testament I
  • BIST 5330 Beginning Hebrew I or BIST 5340 Beginning Greek I
  • BIST 5120 The Literature and History of the Old Testament II
  • THST 5250 Constructive Theology II
  • BIST 5430 Beginning Hebrew II or BIST 5440 Beginning Greek II
  • BIST 6210 The Literature and History of the New Testament I
  • THST 6200 Constructive Theology III
  • HCUS 6000 History of the Christian Church
  • BIST 6220 The Literature and History of the New Testament II
  • HCUS 6010 The Church of God Reformation Movement or HCUS 6020 (Denominational) History and Background
  • HCUS 7200 Biblical Foundations of Mission
  • THST 7330 Theological Ethics
  • THFE 7500 Capstone: Practice of Ministry/Integrative Project
  • BIST/HCUS/THST 7900 Research Design: Principles and Skills
  • BIST/HCUS/THST 7950 Thesis

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