Most affordable Masters program in Theology and Theological Studies Montgomery, Alabama

The Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) is an academic MA degree, designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the content of the Christian faith. The MATS program is ideally suited for persons wishing to gain a foundational understanding of the core theological disciplines for personal enrichment and growth, for the enhancement of their ministries in nonordained capacities and or as an introductory graduate theological degree. This degree is also offered in tandem with several other graduate degrees in other schools of the university. Most churches and denominations require breadth and depth of preparation for ordination than the MATS degree provides.

Beeson Divinity School strives to prepare God-called men and women for faithful ministry in the church of Jesus Christ. We believe that our MATS is a good choice for those students desiring a deeper understanding of the content of the Christian faith.

The curriculum includes four courses in biblical studies, four courses in Christian history and doctrine, three courses in ministerial and spiritual formation and five elective courses. Students can use elective courses to deepen their focus in a particular area of interest.

The requirements for the MATS degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. The program requires 48 credit hours.

Learn how Scripture and theology inform and transform every arena of life.

Beeson retains the evangelical conviction that Holy Scripture norms theology, life and ministry. Thus, students take courses in Old and New Testament theology, history and doctrine, biblical exposition, and faith and vocation.

Joint degrees save time and money by reducing the total number of hours required to earn two complimentary master degrees.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies and Juris Doctorate.

When pursued concurrently, the divinity school will apply six semester hours of elective credit for law school courses, and the law school will apply 12 semester hours of elective credits for divinity courses. This effectively reduces the total number of hours for the two degrees by 18. Pursued together, the total number of required semester hours is 120 and takes approximately five years to complete.

Students must complete their first semester of law school before applying to the divinity school. Law students applying to the joint degree program must maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies and Master of Social Work.

When pursued simultaneously, the divinity school will apply six semester hours of elective credit for social work program courses and the social work program will grant nine semester hours of elective credits for divinity courses. This effectively reduces the total number of hours for the two degrees by 15. Pursued together, the total number of required semester hours is 93 for this joint degree.

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