MA (Theological Studies)
MA(TS)
The Master of Arts (Theological Studies) allows options for concentrated study in church history, doctrine, ethics, philosophy, and systematic theology. This degree has a General Academic option (coursework only) and a Research option (with a modern research language and a thesis).
Admission Requirements
- Application
- Official transcripts from all postsecondary degree conferring schools sent to Admissions directly from the institution
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Personal history
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Four References
- Pastor (required)
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3.00/4.00 grade point average*
Applicants whose cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0 may not be admitted into the MA(BS)/MA(TS) programs. However, applicants may begin in another Masters degree (such as the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries) degree and then transfer into the MA(BS)/MA(TS) program after completing 9 hours of course work in the initial program and earning at least a 3.0. - For applicants whose native language is other than English, 79 internet (550 paper) TOEFL score or 7.0 IELTS
Course Structure (60 hours)
M.A. Core (27 hours)
- Kingdom, Church and World
- Vocation of Ministry
- Church History 1 and 2
- Basic Christian Doctrine
- Method and Praxis in Theology
- Inductive Bible Studies 1
- Old Testament Intro
- New Testament Intro
Theological Studies Core (5 hours)
- Philosophy of Christian Religion
- John Wesley's Theology for Today
Theological Studies Electives (19 hours)
- Choose courses with any of these nomenclatures: CH, CS, DO, PH, or ST.
General Electives (9 hours)
*If your GPA [or GRE scores] do not meet the minimum requirement or does not accurately reflect your ability to succeed at Asbury, you will have an opportunity to explain in your personal history essay.