Become better equipped for a focused ministry of teaching and research.

Gain the academic background and skills needed for sound theological work in church, missions, or academic contexts. In the Master of Arts Theological Studies (MATS) program, students choose a concentration in either Old Testament, New Testament, or theology. They then complete either a reading, thesis, or specialization track within their concentration. This allows you to customize the way you learn to suit your career and ministry goals.

The MATS program is also well-suited for students who wish to go on to doctoral study in Old Testament, New Testament, or theology. MATS graduates have gone on to study at universities such as McMaster University, McGill University, and the University of Edinburgh.

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The Master of Arts (Theological Studies) (MATS) is designed to provide the academic background and skills needed for engaging in advanced theological studies. The program seeks to provide the spiritual, intellectual, biblical, historical, and theological tools for sound theological research and teaching. The program is designed for students who wish to become better equipped for a focused ministry of teaching and/or research either in church, mission, or academic settings. The MATS is also well-suited for students who wish to go on for doctoral programs in Old Testament, New Testament, or theology.

Credit Hours: 60

The requirements for the Old Testament, New Testament and Theology concentrations are specific to each concentration.  Choose a link below to view the program sheet for a specific concentration.

Faculty

Keith Bodner   PhD
Affiliate Professor of Old Testament
Carl Hinderager   PhD
Professor of New Testament
Joel Houston   PhD, FRHistS
Associate Professor of Theology
David Miller   PhD
Associate Professor of New Testament and Early Judaism
Wes Olmstead   PhD
Professor of New Testament