Theological Studies History - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Theological Studies History from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a general academic degree which both enhances candidates' basic knowledge in each of the theological disciplines and allows for concentrated study in a single discipline. The Master of Arts in Theological Studies degree is designed to achieve the following goals: enhance general theological comprehension through a broad, foundational course of study in the Biblical, Church's Ministry, and Theological- Historical departments; facilitate the development of more advanced comprehension through elective credits for concentration in one of a number of suggested disciplines or through a thematic sequence of courses crafted by the candidate in consultation with his or her faculty advisor; strengthen candidates' understanding of the theological bases of their life and work in either church or secular settings; enhance communication, educational, and worship leadership skills for those who may minister in congregations; help prepare candidates for further graduate study; and provide ample opportunity for candidates to grow in spiritual depth, moral integrity, and intellectual rigor. HISTORY : TH.100 Introduction to the History of Christianity: Apostolic Era to 1650 or TH.118 Developments in the History of Modern Christianity: 1650 to the Present (i.e., whichever was not taken as a required course); two advanced courses in church history; twelve additional upper-level credits in the Theological-Historical department. View more details on Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.