GOALS
This program is designed to strengthen the religious basis of the individual's life and work, whether in a secular career or church-related career, by providing the individual with a general theological understanding as well as the opportunity for some in-depth study and specialization. The curriculum is organized:
- To assist the student in developing a basic understanding and literacy in Systematic, Historical and Pastoral Theology and Biblical Studies.
- To introduce the student to a more in-depth study of some issues in each of the above areas.
- To enhance and deepen the student's ability to reflect theologically.
- To assist the student in designing a program of studies that respects and builds upon the individual's interests, abilities and past experiences and helps the individual prepare for future options.
Students may complete the degree in one of two ways: the Field Education Option or the Thesis Option.
Program Requirements for the Field Education Option and Thesis Option
A total of twenty units of study with a minimum B- average (GPA 2.7) are necessary to complete the degree.
CURRICULUM
The twenty (20) units of study are distributed as follows:
Foundation Courses (5 units)
• 1 unit, Introduction to the New Testament
(SMB1501).
• 1 unit, Introduction to the Old Testament. (SMB1007).
• 1 unit, any Foundational Church History course (SMH1010 is
recommended).
• 1 unit, Foundations of Theology (SMT1101).
• 1 unit, Ethics (SMT1904).
N.B. Core Systematic and Ethics courses must be taken from offerings in the Roman Catholic tradition
In-Depth Courses (6 units)
A total of six
courses with a minimum of one course in each of:
Scripture, Systematic Theology, Ethics, History and
Pastoral Theology.
Electives (7 units)
• A total of seven (7) units of course work including up to two units of Greek and/or Hebrew.
MTS Specialization
A specialization
consists of a total of six courses from one of the
major divisions (Scripture, Systematic Theology,
History or Pastoral). In-depth courses and electives
may be counted toward a specialization.
Program Requirements Specific to the Field Education
Option
Ministry and Theological Field Education Courses
(2 or 3 units)
• 1 unit, Introduction to Ministry (SMP 1600).
• A minimum of 1 unit consisting of at least
100 hours in an approved placement site and a one-semester
Theological Reflection Seminar.
Note: Students may take a two (2) unit Field Education program or a second one (1) unit program with the second unit counted as one of the electives. The Theological Reflection Seminar constitutes the summative exercise for this degree option. Consult the Director of Field Education about this component.
Program
Requirements Specific to the MTS Thesis Option
MTS students who maintain a minimum A- average, normally
after completion of fifteen courses, may choose
to write a thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements
for the MTS degree. The thesis is worth 2 units
of study and comprises the summative exercise for
this option. In this option, students may choose
2 units in Ministry and Theological Field Education
as electives. Further information is available from
the Basic Degree Director.