The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is a foundational program in biblical and theological studies. It seeks to develop theological understanding for general educational purposes by stressing biblical and theological studies within a rigorous program of academic study.

In addition to the sequence of required courses, MTS students may opt to use their eight elective courses to focus their studies in their chosen area of interest: Biblical Languages, Biblical Studies, Church History, Counselling, Christian Education and Formation, Global Mission and Intercultural Studies, Pastoral and Chinese Ministry, Pentecostal Studies, Spiritual Formation, Theological Studies or Youth and Family Ministry. The MTS Degree program may also be taken during the evenings in a modular, cohort-based format with a fixed sequence of courses delivered over three years.

Streams:

• Christian Foundations
• Pentecostal Studies
• Modular

Notes:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college is the standard academic prerequisite for entrance into the MTS program.
2. Normal course load is nine courses per year, for a total of 18 required courses.
3. Students are required to complete the MTS within seven years of beginning the program.
4. One elective course may be taken as a one-semester MTS Practicum (PRAC 0701) with the Tyndale Seminary Internship Program (TSIP).
5. Students desiring to prepare for further academic studies (e.g. PhD or ThD) may substitute two electives with a thesis, provided that they have an overall GPA of at least 3.3 and have completed at least nine (9) courses in order to qualify. See the Thesis Handbook for further details.