Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Introduction
Master of Arts in Theological Studies is a Masters program taught at Regent College, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (60 credit hours) options.
Regent College’s Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) introduces students to the breadth of theological thinking and then supports study through a chosen concentration. Students complete the Foundational Core courses and develop a deeper focus through concentration requirements in areas such as Biblical Studies, Doctrinal Theology, History of Christianity, Marketplace Theology, and Spiritual Theology.
The MATS requires 60 credit hours to graduate, including a final project. Regent College states that the final project takes different forms by concentration and typically involves a comprehensive exam, a comprehensive paper, or a thesis. The program can be completed full course load in 5 terms, or part-time in 6 years max, with online learning and up to 30 online credits.
Regent College states that students typically seek vocational discernment, spiritual formation, renewed vision for a previous career, preparation for church or parachurch work, or further academic work. It also states that graduates go on to further study, church or parachurch work, return to previous careers, or follow newly discovered passions.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Arts in Theological Studies at Regent College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Regent College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Regent College as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Arts in Theological Studies.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Your application needs to demonstrate that your background and experiences have prepared you to succeed in graduate-level studies. This usually means that you have completed a bachelor's degree a grade point average of at least 2.8 out of 4.0 (or equivalent).
If you do not have a bachelor's degree but are at least 28 years old, you can apply as a mature student. You'll be asked to explain how your life, work, ministry, and/or educational experience can be seen as equivalent to a university degree.
Contact the Admissions team or see our Admission Requirements page to learn more.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.regent-college.edu/programs/master-of-arts-in-theological-studies/
More Information
- Further study
- Church or parachurch work
- Return to previous careers
- Follow newly discovered passions
Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.