Master of Theology
The Master of Theology is an advanced professional degree designed to enable qualified students in theology to broaden and deepen their theological knowledge and sharpen their research skills and competencies beyond MDiv level. This program builds on the general theological preparation of the Master of Divinity and moves toward a concentration which progresses independent research, effective teaching and preaching, and service in church-related ministries that advanced Christian scholarship.
The Master of Theology degree is a two-year full time residential programme. The foundation and core courses will be offered during the first year. The inter-disciplinary, integrated courses and thesis are to be completed during the second year.
Program Requirements
- Registered and enrolled in the program for the duration of 2 to 3 years
- Completion of the required 10 modules, which are 7 major, 2 minor and colloquium
- Completion of 30 total credits
- Completion of 12 thesis credits
- Completion of required 42 credits for graduation
Course Requirements
| New Testament | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NT 801 | Research Method and Writing Skills (NC) | 3 |
| NT 802 | Critical Analysis of New Testament Writings | 3 |
| NT 803 | Greek Exegesis: Gospel of Mark (NC) | 3 |
| NT 804 | Greek Exegesis: Gospel of John | 3 |
| NT 805 | Greek Exegesis: 1 Corinthians | 3 |
| NT 806 | Pauline Theology | 3 |
| NT 807 | Advanced Biblical Hermeneutic | 3 |
| NT 808 | Non-Canonical Literature of the New Testament | 3 |
| NT 809 | An Introduction to Systematic-Biblical Theology (NT Theology) | 3 |
| Total | 27 |
| Christian Theology | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CT 801 | Research Method and Writing Skills (NC) | 3 |
| CT 802 | Contextual Theology | 3 |
| CT 803 | Ecological Theology | 3 |
| CT 804 | Social Ethics | 3 |
| CT 805 | Doctrinal Theology (Christology, Pneumatology, Ecclesiology and Eschatology) | 3 |
| CT 806 | Feminist Theology | 3 |
| CT 807 | Theology of Religions | 3 |
| CT 808 | Asian Philosophy and Christian Thought | 3 |
| CT 809 | Contemporary Theologians | 3 |
| CT 810 | Major Guided Reading | 3 |
| Total | 30 |
| All Departments | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AA 801 | Colloquium | 3 |
| AA 802 | Biblical Methods: Proposal Writing | 3 |
| AA 802 | Theological Methods: Proposal Writing | 3 |
| AA 803 | Thesis | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Admission Requirements
- Previous Theological Qualification: Applicant must have completed the Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. An applicant must have maintained an average of 3.3 (B) on a scale of 4.0 (A) in his Master of Divinity or equivalent work.
- Ministry Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of two years of ministry experience.
- Qualifying Examination: Applicants must have sufficiency in English for their studies. Therefore, an applicant must have elapsed the qualifying examination for the English test. However, the entrance exam will be waved for the Alumni of KTCS who maintained the level of GPA 3.7 (A-) in his Master of Divinity, and for the applicants who keep score 550 in TOEFL, 5.5 in IELTS, or B2 (72) Upper Intermediate.
- Biblical Language Requirements: Applicants willing to specialise in Old or New Testament will be examined in exegetical and reading skill in Biblical Hebrew and Greek during admission week. Applicants lacking these skills may be required to undertake a preparatory programme of Biblical language study to obtain equivalency credits. This may mean doing a one year Pre-M.Th in the relevant field.