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  Boston University School of Theology - Degree Programs
Applicants for the Master of Divinity degree must have graduated with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 from an accredited college and, with occasional exceptions, must be candidates for the Christian ministry.
Applicants for the Master of Sacred Music degree must hold a BA or its equivalent, have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and have a general academic background represented by at least 20 semester credits in the humanities and social sciences.
Theology requirements are taken in sequence to ensure that the student builds on previous knowledge and must be taken at the School of Theology.
www.bu.edu /bulletins/sth/item07.html   (6765 words)

  
 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary : Master of Sacred Theology
Studies leading to the Master of Sacred Theology Degree are designed to provide an opportunity for continued academic work beyond the Master of Divinity Degree.
A candidate for the Master of Sacred Theology degree must complete the equivalent of at least 36 credit hours of graduate studies beyond the Master of Divinity degree.
It is the responsibility of the candidate, with the assistance of the director of the Master of Sacred Theology degree program, to select an appropriate thesis adviser from the members of the faculty who shall agree to work closely with the candidate.
www.pts.edu /sacred.html   (545 words)

  
 Nashotah House - Degree Programs
The Master of Divinity degree program is the primary degree for those who are seeking ordination.
The Master of Theological Studies degree program is intended for persons who wish to obtain a basic first professional degree in theological studies.
The Master of Sacred Theology program is an advanced degree, beyond the M.Div., intended primarily as continuing education for those who are already ordained.
www.nashotah.edu /degree.htm   (1285 words)

  
 Academics - Sewanee :: The University of the South
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) curriculum of the School of Theology is designed to provide students with the spiritual formation, knowledge, and skills required to become committed, effective ordained clergy.
The Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.) program is designed as a general academic degree for those who wish to begin the academic study of theology in a church-related setting or have other specific purposes.
The Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) program is an academic research degree, based primarily on courses taken in the summer at the School of Theology, although S.T.M. students may also take courses at other accredited seminaries and electives during the academic year at the School of Theology.
theology.sewanee.edu /academics   (596 words)

  
 theology
Most theology courses are cross referenced with the School of Philosophy.
Theology of forgiveness and reconciliation in the Old and New Testament and through the history of Christian dogma as it emerges as a sacrament in the church; pastoral dimensions of penance, forgiveness and reconciliation as part of the community's need for growth.
Theology of sacraments with emphasis on penance and marriage; their connection with Eucharist; knowlege of use of certain liturgical books (Euchologian, Horalogion, Menaion, Octoechos, Pentecostarion, Triodion, Typicon); Old Tesatment and marriage; influence of the rites of Hagia Sophia; "death of a spouse" and marriage; public penance; development of sacrament of penance.
www.ignatiusu.com /theology.html   (11086 words)

  
 Trinity Lutheran Seminary
Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is a two-year academic program that prepares students for specialized ministry and/or further study.
Master of Arts in Church Music (MACM) is a two-year program offering theological, liturgical and musical preparation for a vocation in the music ministry of the church.
Master of Sacred Theology (STM) is intended for persons who have completed the MDIV or MTS degree.
www.trinitylutheranseminary.edu /Academics   (265 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Marina
In 1608 he was made master of sacred theology, and was assigned the chair of that science in his convent.
On the completion of these he returned to Rome, taught theology at the Minerva convent, obtained the degree of Master of Theology, and was appointed by Urban VIII in 1628 secretary of the Congregation of the Index.
Recalled to Rome by the general, Nicolao Ridolphi, he was made master of theology and regens primarius of studies in his former convent.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/09669a.htm   (1191 words)

  
 Degree Programs - Northwest Baptist Seminary
The one-year Master of Ministry degree program is designed for students who desire general biblical and theological studies in preparation for auxiliary ministries within local churches and parachurch organizations.
The two-year Master of Theological Studies degree program is designed to provide general theological education for individuals preparing for pastoral or auxiliary church-related ministries.
The Master of Sacred Theology degree program is a one-year post-graduate curriculum for students who hold a valid three-year Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent, with fewer than two years of Hebrew and three years of Greek.
www.nbs.edu /pages/degrees.htm   (474 words)

  
 St. Andrews Theological College and Seminary: Admissions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Candidates for the Bachelor of Sacred Theology must have Associate's degree or 60 semester credit hours (this requirement may be waived if the applicant is over 35 years old and shows aptitude for the academic work required).
Candidates for Master of Theology must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a religious discipline from a recognized institution.
Candidates for the Diploma in Anglican Theology must have a Master’s degree in a religious discipline from a recognized institution, possess ministerial experience, and intend to move from their present faith tradition to ministry in an Anglican ecclesial body.
divinityschool.org /html/admission.html   (283 words)

  
 Masters in Sacred Theology (Marriage and Family)
The Masters in Sacred Theology (Marriage and Family), known civilly as Master of Sacred Theology, conforms to the requirements of Sapientia Christiana and Magnum Matrimonii Sacramentum.
The Masters in Sacred Theology qualifies graduates to teach in a Catholic seminary, as well as for further studies at the doctoral level.
The curriculum for the Masters in Sacred Theology.
www.jp2institute.org /prog04.html   (425 words)

  
 LTSP Master of Sacred Theology Manual
The Master of Sacred Theology (STM) is an advanced academic degree that enables men and women to continue their studies beyond a basic level degree in divinity (M. Div.
Authorization to confer the Master of Sacred Theology degree is granted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Higher Education.
Admission to the Master of Sacred Theology program, according to ATS standards, "shall require the M.Div., or first graduate theological degree providing equivalent theological background, or its educational equivalent, and evidence of aptitude for advanced theological study." Specific admission requirements (policy and procedures) are outlined below.
www.ltsp.edu /grad/stm-man.html   (2455 words)

  
 Boston University School of Theology - Admission
Doctor of Theology applications must be complete by January 15 for fall admission and October 1 for spring admission.
Master of Sacred Music applicants are required to audition; contact the Admissions Office for details.
Those who wish to enter programs in theology or religion leading to the MA or PhD degree, rather than the professional programs in theology and ministry, should apply directly to the Boston University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for admission to the Division of Religious and Theological Studies (DRTS).
www.bu.edu /bulletins/sth/item08.html   (1637 words)

  
 Summary of Degrees
The program leading to the Master of Divinity degree is a three-year curriculum in graduate theological studies designed to provide a broad foundation in Bible exposition, biblical languages, systematic theology, and practical theology.
The one-year Master of Ministry degree program provides an opportunity for college graduates who are in a full-time church-related ministry or who are lay people with little or no formal Bible training to upgrade their biblical and theological knowledge and to sharpen their ministry skills.
Th.M. The Master of Theology program is designed to provide greater specialization in biblical and theological studies, including opportunity for the enhancement of skills in independent research and the enhancing of the student’s general knowledge of his major field.
www.nbs.edu /Academics/summary.htm   (403 words)

  
 Theology Graduate Programs in Illinois-Indiana U.S.A.
The Master of Arts: Theological Studies (MATS) is for persons who wish a graduate degree in theological studies, as a supplement to their professional training and/or for strengthening their participation...
The Master of Sacred Theology degree program provides the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge in a chosen field of theological study and to gain and use the skills necessary for...
The Master of Arts in Theology is designed for students intending to pursue a career in higher education by earning a doctorate in theology or for those interested in pastoral...
programs.gradschools.com /illinois-indiana/theology.html   (1436 words)

  
 University of St. Thomas School of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary
Courses in the STB program are designed to present an introduction to the scientific and academic study of theology and to enable each graduate to pursue further studies in the sacred sciences and to exercise appropriate responsibility in the Church.
The Master of Divinity is a professional degree program designed to develop the academic, spiritual and pastoral skills necessary for ministerial leadership in the Church.
Pre-theology students enrolled at the School of Theology are granted provisional admission to the Master of Divinity program, with the provisional status being removed after all prerequisites have been met.
www.stthom.edu /stmary/degrees.html   (585 words)

  
 Chaplain's Office   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Master of Divinity requires a three-year course of study, including a supervised ministry (field education) assignment, which prepares women and men for ministry, ordained or lay.
The Master of Arts in Religion involves two years of study in a program designed by the student and her/his advisor in preparation for doctoral study or for a secular vocation in public or private areas of service.
The Master of Sacred Theology provides one year of advanced theological study in a specific academic area for individuals with a Master of Divinity degree.
www.yale.edu /chaplain/connections.html   (369 words)

  
 South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary, M.A. Degree
The Master of Divinity is the basic professional degree for the ministry.
This is the breakdown of the core curriculum for the Master of Divinity degree:
The Master of Sacred Theology is the advanced seminary degree.
www.sfbc.edu /M.A.Degree.html   (646 words)

  
 Theology Graduate Programs in New England U.S.A.
The Master of Arts in Sacred Theology Degree is either a transitional and preparatory degree leading into Ph.D. studies, or a terminal academic degree.
Weston Jesuit School of Theology is an international theological center sponsored and governed by the Society of Jesus; it is both a graduate divinity school, chartered according to the laws...
The Master of Arts program is designed for persons who want to develop or increase their theoretical and practical skills for religious leadership, and/or who wish to take advantage of...
programs.gradschools.com /new-england/theology.html   (722 words)

  
 The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church
The Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) program offers specialized advanced study in a particular theological discipline.
This degree is for those who already hold a theology degree, normally the Master of Divinity or Master of Arts in a theological discipline.
The S.T.M. may be pursued in any of the Seminary’s regular fields of study: Scripture, Church History, Liturgics, and Theology (ascetical, historical, moral, and systematic), or in Anglican Studies (church history, systematic theology, ascetical theology, ethics, liturgics, preaching, and mission and world Christianity).
www.gts.edu /mastersacredtheology.asp   (743 words)

  
 Whitefield Theological Seminary - Graduate School of Theology - Professional Degrees
The Master of Sacred Theology degree is an advanced program of study in the areas of theology, church history and apologetics.
The Master of Theology is an alternative degree to the Doctor of Theology.
It is a four-year degree awarded in Pastoral Theology that is built on the curriculum of the Master of Divinity degree with an additional year of study in applied theology.
www.whitefield.edu /degrees-theology-prof.php   (525 words)

  
 Theology: Admissions
Perkins School of Theology, one of the thirteen United Methodist seminaries, is a premier institution with a world-class faculty.
Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees are offered jointly through Perkins and the SMU Dedman College Graduate Program in Religious Studies.
Consideration is given to applicants who demonstrate seriousness of purpose, emotional stability, likelihood of satisfactory performance in the degree program, as well as the presence of and potential for growth in those emotional, moral, and spiritual qualities requisite for the profession of ministry.
www.smu.edu /theology/admissions/admissions_main.html   (251 words)

  
 BEYOND BOUNDARIES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
    The Master of Sacred Theology referred in the Middle Ages to the university professor of theology at the highest level: "Master" here means Professor, while "Sacred Theology" means the various areas of reflection on Christianity.
Woods is a true pioneer of understanding and using media in teaching theology; he became immediately a noted commentator on the multiple innovations in American culture of that time, what he called, "the media maze;"  Fr.
The spontaneity of the three masters, even a certain lack of organization and planning in their interests, shows the freedom of the Dominican intellectual spirit.  The great historian M.-D. Chenu spoke often of "a holy curiosity."  That charism each has.
www.op.org /domcentral/prov/3stmtalk.htm   (849 words)

  
 Theology Graduate Programs in Canada
The purpose of the Master of Theology is to provide students with an opportunity for study in biblical, theological, or historical studies at the most advanced level short of a Ph.D. or Th.D. program.
The mission of the Vancouver School of Theology (VST) is to be a multidenominational community of learning on the Pacific Rim preparing clergy and lay leaders for ministry with passionate commitment to Jesus Christ for a changing church in diverse cultures.
This masters degree is a qualifying degree for certification as a specialist in the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education (CAPPE) and for clinical membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.(AAMFT).
www.gradschools.com /listings/canada/theology_canada.html   (2304 words)

  
 Theology: Master of Sacred Music
The M.S.M. degree program is jointly sponsored by Perkins School of Theology and the Division of Music of Meadows School of the Arts for the preparation of professional music leadership in the church and, if one chooses, ordination as deacon.
Admission to the School of Theology requires in addition that a minimum G.P.A. of 2.50 be achieved in the student's liberal arts work.
The applicant is expected to bring to the program performance capabilities in organ, voice, conducting, or music education that clearly indicate he or she is ready for study at the graduate level.
www.smu.edu /theology/academics/degree/degree_msm.html   (429 words)

  
 Three Friars Honored   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Master of Sacred Theology, known as STM from the Latin Sacrae Theologiae Magister, is the highest honor the Dominican Order can confer on brothers outstanding in teaching, research,and writing.
Thus the Master of Theology Degree does not only signify that a person is an excellent theologian but is concerned about the preaching of the word of God.
The biretta the master's cap, is a sign of his authority to teach theology.
www.op.org /domcentral/prov/3stms.htm   (1634 words)

  
 Chapter I of Title 8 of the Official Compilation of Codes
Master's degree programs of this type may be terminal in nature or may also provide an introduction to research and advanced study at the doctoral level.
The Master of Philosophy is intermediate between the other academic master’s degrees and the Doctor of Philosophy.
Master's degree programs of this type are primarily terminal in nature.
www.highered.nysed.gov /ocue/chapter_i_of_title_8_of_the_offi.htm   (1000 words)

  
 DTS > Prospective Students > Academic Programs > Master of Theology (Th.M.)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Master of Theology degree program is designed to produce competent Bible expositors who are qualified to serve God effectively as pastors, missionaries, or leaders in other areas of vocational Christian ministry.
The prescribed Master of Theology curriculum involves not only extensive preparation in Hebrew, Greek, Bible, and systematic and historical theology, but also preparation in pastoral ministries, Christian education, missions, and field education.
While the Master of Theology degree is coeducational, the Seminary holds the position that Scripture limits to men the roles of elder and senior pastor in the local church.
www.dts.edu /prospective/academicprograms/thm   (1602 words)

  
 Department of Theology // University of Notre Dame
Liturgical musicians serve the Church by pursuing advanced education in sacred music and liturgy.
Professionals from diverse backgrounds complete an M.A. in theology during faith-filled summers of study.
Notre Dame undergraduates engage in critical exploration of faith by fulfilling University requirements in theology.
theology.nd.edu   (170 words)

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