ThM

MASTER OF THEOLOGY

For active ministers seeking to grow in their knowledge, piety and gifts for ordained ministry

Years to complete: 1.5–4

Three courses of study with supervisor direction

Thirty to forty thousand word dissertation

The Master of Theology (ThM) degree programme aims to expand and deepen your abilities in ministry through higher-level mentored research, writing and communication.

It is designed for students who possess a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree or its equivalent, helping them pursue further growth in knowledge, piety, and gifts for ordained ministry through higher level mentored research, writing, and communication.

The expected length of the programme duration for a full-time ThM student is eighteen months to two years.

HOW IT WORKS

The ThM degree programme follows the British/European research degree model. The supervised research and writing programme includes directed study in research and writing methodology, and in the area of speciality. Three courses of study are selected under the direction of the supervisor, to be completed satisfactorily alongside the dissertation work.

The research programme culminates in the writing of a dissertation and its oral defence before the examining committee, faculty, and invited guests. The student will present a finished dissertation of 30,000–40,000 words.

The degree programme allows students to fulfil directed study requirements by engaging in select modular course offerings, along with participation in seminars in connection with their research programme.

AREAS OF STUDY

Depending on supervisor availability, these are the areas of study from which you can choose:

  • Biblical Studies (both Old Testament and New Testament)

  • Church History and Historical Theology

  • Systematic Theology

  • Preaching

ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

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