College of Biblical & Theological Studies

 

 

diving deeply into scripture

 

The College of Theological Studies provides an understanding of the history, context, and message of Christian theology, and explores answers to significant questions of life and purpose. Through this concentration in Theological Studies, students will focus intently on church history and thought, the kingdom of God, and will dive deeply into some of the most significant passages of Scripture as the core of the theologian’s task.

 

Degree Programs

College of Theological Studies Fact Sheet

Master of Arts

 

Requirements

48 Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH)


A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) including 35 SCH general studies (or equivalent)


Biblical languages are not required, but are highly recommended.

Master of Divinity

 

Requirements

66 Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH)


A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) including 35 SCH general studies (or equivalent)


Biblical languages are not required, but are highly recommended.

Core Courses

All courses are 3 SCH

COURSES in BIBLICAL STUDIES:

BS511 Biblical Hermeneutics

BS530 Biblical Exegesis & Exposition

BS521 Christian Apologetics

BS542 English Tools for Biblical Languages

BS571 New Testament Historical Books  

BS573 New Testament Epistles: 1 Corinthians to Jude

BS582 Thinking Critically about the Old Testament

BS583 Thinking Critically about the New Testament

COURSES in THEOLOGICAL STUDIES: 

TH492 Theology of the New Testament

TH505 Exegetical Theology

TH509 Theological Survey NT I

TH510 Theological Survey NT II

TH551 History of Christian Thought I

TH552 History of Christian Thought II

TH603 Theology of the Book of Romans

TH604 Theology of the Book of Hebrews

TH606 Theology of the Book of Revelation

TH900 Independent Study

TH901 Independent Study

 

Elective Courses

Courses may be selected from other TSU Colleges.

TH506 Theological Survey OT I

TH507 Theological Survey OT II

TH508 Theological Survey OT III

Doctor of Philosophy or Ministry

 

Requirements

45 Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH)


A relevant master’s degree or equivalent including all the courses listed in the archeology MA track.


A good working knowledge of both biblical Hebrew and Greek as demonstrated by course work and/or personal evaluation may be required, depending on the area of concentration.

Section 1

15 SCH:

Doctoral Reading & Research in major focus area (as assigned by Academic Advisor in consultation with the Dean)

Section 2

15 SCH:

Doctoral Seminars in major focus area (as assigned by Academic Advisor in consultation with the Dean)

Section 3

15 SCH:

TH985 Dissertation/Project: Writing, Defense, & Publication

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