Master of Arts in Theological Studies

This program is designed to prepare men and women for various ministries in the church and community where a strong foundation in biblical and theological studies is desired, and where ministry in biblical counseling will be a focus.

This degree is shorter than the MDiv but has a similar but less extensive foundation in biblical, historical, theological studies, practical theology, and NT Greek.

Required time is three (3) years for a full-time student. The degree program must be completed in five (5) years.

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The Master of Arts in Theological Studies Christian Education Emphasis (MATS CE; 82 credits; with Greek and Computer Applications, 90 credits) prepares men and women to effectively apply sound biblical educational and discipleship principles in the context of church education programs or the Christian school in ministries like teaching, administration, consultation, program development, teacher recruitment and training, school planting, school development, curriculum analysis, and curriculum evaluation.

The goal is to acquire the theological understanding and skill to implement Christ-centred education, learning, and discipleship that promotes a biblical worldview and the development of Christian character.

This degree equips ordained pastors and associate pastors with the theological foundations for Christian education in schools (education is the largest sector of the Ugandan economy and of many African nations).

This degree also equips women who serve in teaching, administration, development, curriculum evaluation, teacher training, and consultation in church-related schools, private schools, and public schools.

This program is shorter than the MDiv but has a similar but less extensive foundation in biblical, historical, theological studies, practical theology, and NT Greek.

Required time is three (3) years for a full-time student. The degree program must be completed in five (5) years.

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The Master of Arts in Theological Studies Pastoral Leadership Emphasis (MATS PL; 88 credits; with Greek and Computer Applications, 96 credits) is designed to equip ordained pastors for effective pastoral ministry and leadership in the local church through a less extensive program than the MDiv.

This degree provides about 75% of the courses in the Master of Divinity curriculum with a strong emphasis on biblical and theological studies, preaching, pastoral ministry, pastoral leadership, practical theology, and NT Greek. Biblical Hebrew is not required for this degree.

It requires the “heart” of the MDiv program as a “shorter” degree. It is designed for an ordained pastor or pastor candidate who desires to be trained to lead a gospel-driven church. The student should keep in mind that both the MDiv and the MATS PL will require three years for graduation. The MATS PL and the MDiv can be completed in the same timeframe, but the MATS PL has seventeen (17) fewer courses than the MDiv. Required time for the MATS is three (3) years for a full-time student.

The degree program must be completed in five (5) years.