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Master of Arts (Theological Studies) (MATS)

A Flexible Degree with Multiple Study Options

Designed especially for lay leaders and others seeking a deeper understanding of their faith, the MATS helps students increase their knowledge of the Bible and bring an informed Christian perspective to a variety of callings both inside and outside the church. The program culminates in a Capstone project that integrates the many levels of classroom learning with practical, real-life application. The degree may be pursued through on-campus full- or part-time study, or fully online.

The Fully Online MATS

Students may pursue the MATS fully online. This newly revised and accredited version of the MATS is the same degree program offered on campus, but allows students to take all required classes part-time online. Thus, the program is ideal for those who are unable to leave current jobs or ministry settings to move to St. Louis, as no on-campus residency is necessary for this option. (NOTE: The online option will take longer than the usual two years for full-time, on-campus study.)

The online program offers:

  • The same content taught by the same professors as our on-campus courses.
  • The flexibility to move through the full program at your own pace while completing individual courses according to established schedules.
  • Opportunities for regular interaction with professors and fellow students in an online learning community through discussion forums, video conferencing, and group projects.
  • The possibility of applying a limited number of credit hours toward a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree.

MATS COURSE LIST AND SEQUENCE

  • MATS On-Campus Version
  • MATS Online Version
CategoryCourse Name and NumberCredit Hours

Applied Theology

(4 credits)

Christian Formation & Calling | AT3103
Capstone | AT4991

Church History

(3 credits)

Ancient & Medieval Church History | CH310

OR

Reformation & Modern Church History | CH320

OR

The Story of Christianity | CH200

3

Contemporary Culture

(3 credits)

Foundations for Apologetics & Outreach3

New Testament

(3 credits)

NT History & Theology | NT2003

Old Testament

(3 credits)

OT History & Theology | OT2003

Biblical &

Systematic Theology

(15 credits)

Covenant Theology | ST3003
God & Humanity: Foundations of Counseling | ST3103
Sin, Christ & Salvation | ST3303
Spirit, Church & Last Things | ST3503
Christian Ethics | ST3603

World Mission

(3 credits)

God’s World Mission | WM3103

Electives‡

(20 credits)

12 = Bible and Systematic Theology (OT, NT, CH, ST)

8 = unrestricted

20
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS54

BIBLE CONTENT EXAM

Students must attempt the Bible Content Exam during the first semester of coursework and pass it prior to graduation.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Accredited Bachelor’s Degree, with minimum 2.25 GPA

SUMMARY OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Curriculum Hours: 54 (34 core hours; 12 Bible & Systematic Theology elective hours; 8 unrestricted hours)

‡ 12 elective hours must be in Bible (courses with the OT or NT prefix at the 200 level or above or 305 or higher) and Systematic Theology (courses with the CH or ST prefix), with at least 3 hours of OT, 3 hourss of NT, and 3 hours of ST. 8 elective hours are unrestricted. Electives may be taken in any term.

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