Program: Theological Studies, Ancient and Oriental Christianity, MTS (THSD-AO) - Abilene Christian University

2023-2024 Catalog With Addendum

Apr 02, 2025

Jeff Childers, Advisor
ACU Box 29424
Abilene, Texas 79699-9429
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building Rm 293

Phone: 325-674-3797 or 888-242-5360
Fax: 325-674-6180
Email: jeff.childers@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/gst

The Ancient and Oriental Christianity track of the Master of Theological Studies degree is designed to equip students with an advanced academic foundation in research in the languages, cultures, and theological expressions of Ancient and Eastern Christianity. Students who have extensive preparation at the undergraduate level may receive advanced standing (maximum 12 hours) toward this degree.

MTS: Master of Theological Studies (THSD)

Prerequisite Degree Requirements

This program requires a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Core Courses

BIBM 602 - GST Orientation Credit Hours: 0
BIBL 610 - Critical Interpretation of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 620 - Critical Interpretation of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3
BIBD 647 - Research Problems in Theology Credit Hours: 3
BIBD 660 - Systematic Theology I Credit Hours: 3
BIBH 651 - History of Christianity I: Early to Medieval Credit Hours: 3
or
BIBH 652 - History of Christianity II: Reformation to Present Credit Hours: 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Ancient and Oriental Christianity (AO)

BIBD 635 - Ancient and Medieval Theology Credit Hours: 3
or
BIBD 661 - Theological Explorations Credit Hours: 3
BIBH 633 - Readings in Christian Spirituality Credit Hours: 3
BIBH 651 - History of Christianity I: Early to Medieval Credit Hours: 3
or
BIBH 652 - History of Christianity II: Reformation to Present Credit Hours: 3
BIBH 674 - Christian Mission in Global Contexts Credit Hours: 3

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Language and Electives

Choose 6-9 hours of BGRK 600 or higher, BHEB 600 or higher, or another language course approved by your advisor
Choose 3-6 hours of BGRK, BHEB, BIBD, BIBH, BIBL 600 or higher

MTS: Master of Theological Studies (THSD)

Prerequisite Degree Requirements

Core Courses

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Ancient and Oriental Christianity (AO)

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Language and Electives

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Thesis or Electives

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 45