Online Master of Theology
The Master of Theology (MTh) program is a 30-credit hour program of graduate theological and ministerial training. The program seeks to prepare Christian ministers for effective kingdom service through the church for the world.
MTh Program Vision
To produce world changers for Jesus Christ. Persons who are . . .
- Passionately Evangelical: Whose message is the love of God in Christ Jesus
- Rooted in the Biblical Story: Who know the power of the Word of God in a person’s life
- Church-Connected: Who know that Jesus created the church to serve as his hands and feet in the world
- Servant Leaders: Who know the greatest power in the world is to serve others in the name of Christ
- Spiritual Entrepreneurs: Who discover people’s spiritual needs and find creative ways to meet them
- Partners in an Enduring Fellowship: Who forge brotherhoods and sisterhoods for friendship and partnership in the gospel
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MTh Program Details
The Master of Theology online program is designed for full-time and part-time students, either those preparing to enter vocational ministry or those already serving as ministers. It consists of studies in the traditional areas of Christian clergy education with an 18-hour emphasis in one of three areas:
- Pastoral leadership
- Biblical studies
- Theological studies
Prospective students are required to complete 18-credit hours of undergraduate Christian Studies prerequisites before entering the MTh program. Applicants lacking the prerequisites can meet this requirement by taking these courses entirely online through the School of Theology.
Program Format
The MTh program consists of 30 total hours, including 18-hours of core courses for each of the emphasis below:
Biblical studies (6 credit hours)
- CHS 510 Old Testament History & Interpretation I
- CHS 511 Old Testament History & Interpretation II
- CHS 513 Old Testament Prophets
- CHS 520 New Testament History & Interpretation I
- CHS 521 New Testament History & Interpretation II
- CHS 580 Pastoral Letters, Pastoral Leadership
Pastoral ministry (6 credit hours)
- CHS 551 Journey into Christ-likeness
- CHS 552 Pastoral Ministries & Evangelism
- CHS 553 Ministry of Proclamation
- CHS 555 Pastoral Care & Counseling
- CHS 567 Leadership Development
- CHS 661 Innovations in the Contemporary Church
Theological/historical studies (6 credit hours)
- CHS 531 Christian Theology
- CHS 543 Ethics of the Christian Faith
- CHS 571 Pre-Reformation History of the Church
- CHS 572 Post-Reformation History of the Church
- CHS 580 Baptist History & Heritage
- CHS 634 Gospel and Postmodernism
*An additional 12 credit hours are to be completed by the master’s student as follows: 6 hours in each of the two remaining areas outside the 18-hour emphasis.
Admission Requirements
Students must meet the admission requirements set forth by the Graduate Studies Program at Campbellsville, as well as the following:
- Philosophy of Ministry essay (2-3 pages)
- Two letters of reference: one from an academician and one from a minister
- Personal interview with the Dean of the School of Theology (main campus) or Director of Louisville Education Center (Louisville)
*Conditional admission for one semester may be granted by the Dean of the School of Theology for students meeting most of the requirements so they may complete what is lacking.
*Applicants may transfer a total of 12 hours graduate Christian Studies credit hours from regionally accredited graduate degree programs if the courses match content of required seminars or are accepted as “elective” courses; academic coursework offered for transfer credit must carry a grade of “B” or better.
