DEGREE PROGRAMS
MDIV ABOUT
The Master of Divinity Degree is offered as a basic theological degree for those who seek to serve as the pastors, prophets, evangelists, teachers, and other leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ.
COMPONENTS OF THE CURRICULUM Required Courses 13 COURSES · 39 CREDITS
Each of these courses must be successfully completed to earn the MDiv degree: · Imagination and Resilience in God’s Changing World (3 credits) · Old Testament Interpretation I & II (6 credits)
Distribution Electives 9 COURSES · 30 CREDITS
One course from among a specified set of elective courses in each of the following areas must be successfully completed to earn the MDiv degree: · Christian ethics (3 credits) · Christian education (3 credits)
· New Testament Interpretation I & II (6 credits)
· Biblical Greek OR Biblical Hebrew (3 credits)
· History and Presence I & II (6 credits)
· Biblical exegesis using Greek or Hebrew (3 credits)
· Christian Theology I & II (6 credits)
· Pastoral Care (3 credits)
· Explorations (3 credits)
· Worship (3 credits)
· Supervised Ministry (6 credits)
· Advanced Supervised Ministry or Practica courses (courses with significant practice components) (6 credits)
· Cross/Roads (3 credits) · Scripture Reading Practicum
General Electives 7 COURSES · 21 CREDITS
· Preaching (3 credits)
TOTAL: 90 CREDITS
A student may pursue the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Practical Theology in a dual degree format. Both degrees are awarded at the same commencement, after the student has earned 120 credits and met the requirements of both degrees. As an accredited theological school of the Presbyterian Church (USA), we engage students internationally with some of the best faculty anywhere! We host a large table for people from all denominations and backgrounds. For full descriptions of our graduate degree programs and academics, please visit our website, CTSnet.edu.
MAPT ABOUT
The Master of Arts in Practical Theology degree is to equip persons for a broad array of ministries through the practice of theological and contextual reflection.
COMPONENTS OF THE CURRICULUM Areas of Concentration
· Christian Theology I (3 credits)
· Christian Education · Christian Leadership · Pastoral Care/Pastoral Theology · Worship
· Capstone Course in Practical Theology (3 credits)
Contextual Education Course Credits 1 COURSE · 6 CREDITS
Required Courses 9 COURSES · 27 CREDITS
Each of these courses must be successfully completed to earn the MAPT degree:
Area of Concentration Course Credits 5 COURSES · 15 CREDITS
· Intro to Practical Theology (3 credits) · Old Testament Interpretation I (3 credits)
· New Testament Interpretation I (3 credits) · Old Testament OR New Testament Interpretation II (3 credits) · Christian Ethics (3 credits) · History and Presence I & II (2 courses/6 credits)
· Intro course in Area of Concentration (3 credits) · Four additional courses (12 credits)
Elective Course Credits 4 COURSES · 12 CREDITS
TOTAL: 60 CREDITS
A student may pursue the Master of Arts in Practical Theology and Master of Divinity in a dual degree format. Both degrees are awarded at the same commencement, after the student has earned 120 credits and met the requirements of both degrees. As an accredited theological school of the Presbyterian Church (USA), we engage students internationally with some of the best faculty anywhere! We host a large table for people from all denominations and backgrounds. For full descriptions of our graduate degree programs and academics, please visit our website, CTSnet.edu.
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MA(TS) ABOUT
The Master of Arts (Theological Studies) is a two-year flexible degree program that provides theological studies for persons who are exploring career options, preparing for doctoral studies, church leadership positions, or specialized forms of lay ministry.
COMPONENTS OF THE CURRICULUM Areas of Specialization · Old Testament · New Testament · Theology · Church History · Ethics
Required MA(TS) Courses 2 COURSES · 6 CREDITS
· MA(TS) Seminar (3 credits) · Independent study resulting in a final paper (3 credits)
Specialization Area Courses 8 COURSES · 24 CREDITS
· 4 courses in area of specialization (12 credits) · 3 courses in secondary specialization (9 credits) · 1 course in a 3rd specialization (3 credits)
Electives 6 COURSES · 18 CREDITS
No more than 3 courses may be from the Practical Theology area.
TOTAL: 48 CREDITS As an accredited theological school of the Presbyterian Church (USA), we engage students internationally with some of the best faculty anywhere! We host a large table for people from all denominations and backgrounds. For full descriptions of our graduate degree programs and academics, please visit our website, CTSnet.edu.
ThM ABOUT
The Master of Theology degree is designed for persons already holding the MDiv degree or its equivalent who wish to deepen their mastery of one area or discipline of theological study through reflection, research, and writing for the service of the Church.
COMPONENTS OF THE CURRICULUM Students pursue a one-year course of full-time study that includes: · Coursework in relevant areas · A seminar in research methods · Close work with a faculty mentor · Production of a publishable research thesis project · By application to the faculty, the opportunity to serve as a research or teaching assistant
Area of Specialization 12 CREDITS
Thesis Preparation 5 COURSES · 18 CREDITS
SPRING TERM · 1 elective (3 credits)
SUMMER INTENSIVE · August 15–19 · Research Seminar (3 credits)
FALL TERM · Thesis research (3 credits) · Literature Review (3 credits) SPRING TERM · Thesis writing (6 credits) · ThM colloquium (3 credits)
Columbia’s ThM program allows students to work closely with faculty mentors in research of mutual interest. FALL TERM · 2 electives (6 credits) JANUARY TERM · 1 elective (3 credits)
TOTAL: 30 CREDITS
As an accredited theological school of the Presbyterian Church (USA), we engage students internationally with some of the best faculty anywhere! We host a large table for people from all denominations and backgrounds. For full descriptions of our graduate degree programs and academics, please visit our website, CTSnet.edu.
EXPLORE MORE AT CTSnet.edu
Advanced Professional Degrees DOCTOR OF MINISTRY ABOUT
The Doctor of Ministry program is designed to enhance the practice of ministry for experienced pastors of any denomination through critical engagement across biblical, historical, theological, pastoral and contextual disciplines.
COMPONENTS AND TIMELINE Areas of Concentration · Christian Spirituality
· Gospel, Culture, and Transformation
· Church and Ministry
· Asian North American Ministry and Theology
Year 1 10.5 CREDITS
· Introductory Seminar (6 credits) · Intro to Research Methodology (1.5 credits) · One elective course (3 credits) · Faculty adviser assigned
Year 2 6 CREDITS
· Two elective courses (6 credits) · Begin Practicum
Year 3 10.5 CREDITS
· Two elective courses (6 credits) · Practicum completed (3 credits) · Project Proposal Workshop (1.5 credits) · First reader · Second reader · Complete DMin Project Proposal
Year 4 9 CREDITS
· Literature review (3 credits) · Final project (6 credits)
TOTAL: 36 CREDITS
As an accredited theological school of the Presbyterian Church (USA), we engage students internationally with some of the best faculty anywhere! We host a large table for people from all denominations and backgrounds. For full descriptions of our graduate degree programs and academics, please visit our website, CTSnet.edu.
DOCTOR OF EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY
ABOUT
The Doctor of Educational Ministry is a cohort-based program that offers practicing Christian educators the opportunity to engage in advanced studies in theological, educational, spiritual, and administrative disciplines to enhance their ministries, both in congregations and beyond.
COMPONENTS AND TIMELINE Year 1 15 CREDITS
· Introductory Seminar (6 credits) · Advanced Teaching and Learning Theory (3 credits) · Advanced Human Development (6 credits) · Faculty adviser assigned
Year 2 9 CREDITS
· Advanced Study in Curriculum Theory (3 credits) · Theory, History, & Philosophy of Educational Ministry (3 credits) · Curriculum design (3 credits) · Begin Practicum
Year 3 15 CREDITS
· Complete practicum (6 credits) · Three elective courses: from Bible (B), Historical Doctrinal (HD) area, or independent study (9 credits)
Year 4 6 CREDITS
· Project Proposal Workshop · Final project (6 credits)
TOTAL: 45 CREDITS
As an accredited theological school of the Presbyterian Church (USA), we engage students internationally with some of the best faculty anywhere! We host a large table for people from all denominations and backgrounds. For full descriptions of our graduate degree programs and academics, please visit our website, CTSnet.edu.
EXPLORE MORE AT CTSnet.edu
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