Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
An Introduction to Essential Theological Disciplines with Ministry-enhancing Electives
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36 Hour Degree
A student may earn the MTS without a concentration by completing thirty-six course hours.
48 Hour Degree
A student may earn the MTS and an added twelve-hour concentration by completing forty-eight course hours. The degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. Students may concentrate in the following:
Applied Theology
A student may choose from several professional, ministry-enhancing electives to complete a general concentration.
Urban Ministry
Students may choose an Urban Ministry concentration in which they would take four URMN classes, three additional electives, and the nine core classes.
Christ-Centered Preaching
Students may choose a Christ-Centered Preaching concentration in which they would take four PRCH classes, three additional electives, and the nine core classes.
Prerequisites
Students wishing to apply must hold a qualifying bachelor’s degree.
Core Courses
- BIBL 610: Old Testament Survey
- BIBL 620: New Testament Survey
- BIBL 630: Hermeneutics & Exposition
- PMIN 630: Pastoral Leadership
- LANG 610: Intro to Biblical Greek
- CHIS 600: Church History Survey
- THEO 610: Theology I
- THEO 620: Theology II
Available Electives
- PLNT 710: Planting in Post-Christian Contexts
- PLNT 740: Stages of Church Growth
- URMN 710: Urban Missiology
- URMN 720: Urban Anthropology
- URMN 730: Preaching in Urban Contexts
- URMN 740: Urban Apologetics
- PMIN 720: Biblical Counseling
- PMIN 740: Contemporary Theological Issues
- PRCH 710: Christ-Centered Preaching
- PRCH 720: Preaching Practicum
- PRCH 730: The History of Preaching
- PRCH 740: Contemporary Issues in Preaching
- ELEC 710: Biblical Counseling Practicum
- ELEC 720: Spiritual Formation: Prayer
- ELEC 740: God’s Call and the Man of God
Concentrations
Customize your degree to your particular context through focused study in:
School of Urban Ministry
The School of Urban Ministry at Grimké Seminary is a community of robust theological training where experienced urban practitioners equip men to take the gospel into urban contexts.
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The Center for Christ-Centered Preaching exists to train and equip pastor theologians in the area of Christ-centered homiletics.
Learn MoreTuition
We offer classes at the competitive rate of $208/credit hour—about half the cost of most seminaries.
Grimké MTS (36 Hour)
$7,500
Grimké MTS (48 Hour)
$10,000
Average Seminary MTS
$26,000
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