Program: Theological Studies, Theology, MTS (THSD-TH) - Abilene Christian University

2023-2024 Catalog With Addendum

Apr 14, 2025

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

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

The Theology track of the Master of Theological Studies degree is designed to equip students with an advanced academic foundation in theological research and integration. 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

Theology (TH)

BIBD 635 - Ancient and Medieval Theology Credit Hours: 3
BIBD 642 - Contemporary Religious Thought Credit Hours: 3
BIBD 661 - Theological Explorations Credit Hours: 3
BIBD 662 - Systematic Theology II Credit Hours: 3
BIBD 678 - Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: 3
BIBD 686 - Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 3

MTS: Master of Theological Studies (THSD)

Prerequisite Degree Requirements

Core Courses

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Theology (TH)

Total: 18 Credit Hours

Electives

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Thesis or Electives

Total Major Hours: 45