Students at Dallas Theological Seminary select from tracks in Bible translation and ministry. Both tracks require completion of 120 credits, and degree candidates complete internships relevant to the chosen track. The degree is designed to be completed in three or four years and the curriculum includes courses in Greek, Hebrew, evangelism, Christian counseling and church history. Bible translation students complete 18 credits related to the translation track, while ministry students can focus their studies on women's, children's or family life ministries. Several full-tuition scholarships are available to qualified students. Applicants to Dallas Theological Seminary submit references, undergraduate transcripts, and proof of church relationship.
Dallas Theological Seminary
3909 Swiss Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204
800-DTS-WORD
dts.edu
The master's program in theology at Loyola University Chicago offers several concentrations, including ethics, theological studies, biblical languages and biblical studies. Students can complete the degree on a full-time or part-time basis; full-time students finish their degrees in two years. There is no thesis requirement, but students must pass a comprehensive exam. Successful applicants have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better; in addition to college transcripts, prospective students submit three recommendation letters, standardized test scores and a personal statement.
Loyola University Chicago
Department of Theology
1032 West Sheridan Road
Crown Center, Room 302
Chicago, IL 60660
773-508-2350
luc.edu
Emory University's Master of Theology degree is designed for students who hold a Master of Divinity degree and wish to undertake in-depth study in a subject area such as ethics, preaching and worship or religious education. The 24-credit program must be completed with a 3.0 or better GPA and students are required to submit a major paper and pass an oral examination. Students are assigned an adviser who helps them to develop a program of study; the degree can be completed in one year and three credit hours may be transferred in from another academic institution.
Emory University
Candler School of Theology
1531 Dickey Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-6326
candler.emory.edu
The Master of Arts degree in theology at Talbot School of Theology is designed to be completed in no more than five years. Students can select from a 64-credit thesis option or a 66-credit non-thesis option to complete the degree. Graduates of the master's degree program obtain an understanding of church history and Christian theology and gain doctoral-level research and writing skills. As part of the degree plan, students select from specializations in general or biblical language studies. The curriculum includes courses in theology, beginning Greek and Hebrew, along with a review of books of the Bible, including Acts and Revelation. Applicants submit undergraduate transcripts and a personal statement; a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to be considered for admission to the program.
Talbot School of Theology
Biola University
1380 Biola Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90639
562-903-6000
talbot.edu