Religion:Master of Theological Studies
A Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is a graduate degree, offered in theological seminary or graduate faculty of theology, which gives students lay training in theological studies.[1] Under Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) standards, programs require graduates to have earned an accredited bachelor's degree or its equivalent.[1] Programs usually require students to complete two years of full-time study or its equivalent to earn the degree.[1] The degree can serve as preparation for entering a masters or doctoral program in theology (Th.D.), religion (Ph.D.), or a related subject, such as education, counseling, social sciences, or humanities.[2]
The MTS degree should not be confused with the Master of Sacred Theology (STM) degree which is usually an additional year-long program of advanced study after the MTS or Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree focusing on one area of special interest.[3]
Some divinity schools and seminaries, notably Yale Divinity School, use the degree title "Master of Arts in Religion", abbreviated MAR, instead of Master of Theological Studies.[4]
Curriculum
The MTS may require the completion of a summative evaluation, which could be a thesis or other project.[1] The complete standards are listed in the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada ATS Program Standards for the MTS degree.[1]
The ATS standards specify that the bulk of courses in the MTS program be academic rather than professional.[5]
See also
- Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS)
- Master of Theology (MTh)
- Master of Sacred Theology (STM)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Degree Program Standards". pp. 17–19. http://www.ats.edu/uploads/accrediting/documents/degree-program-standards.pdf#page=19.
- ↑ Bauman, Whitney. "Different Stages of Becoming a Scholar in Religious Studies and Theology". American Academy of Religion. https://www.aarweb.org/membership/stages-education.
- ↑ "ATS Degree Program Standards". The Association of Theological Schools. http://www.ats.edu/uploads/accrediting/documents/degree-program-standards.pdf#page=43.
- ↑ "Master of Arts in Religion | Yale Divinity School". https://divinity.yale.edu/admissions-aid/degree-programs-and-certificates/master-arts-religion.
- ↑ "ATS Degree Program Standards". The Association of Theological Schools. http://www.ats.edu/uploads/accrediting/documents/degree-program-standards.pdf#page=20.
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