Sacred Theology - Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg

Sacred Theology from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Masters of Sacred Theology degree program is designed to provide an opportunity for concentrated study in a given area of theological inquiry for those who have completed a first theological degree or its equivalent, by promoting advanced understanding in a particular theological discipline, by increasing the student's knowledge of research resources and methodologies, and by increasing his or her knowledge and competency for ministry in all of its variety. It may provide a foundation for further advanced study. Purposes, Goals, Objectives 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 (MDiv or other first graduate theological degree that provides equivalent theological background and evidence of aptitude for advanced theological study). It presupposes both the completion of a first professional degree and willingness to attend to serious theological study at an advanced level. Purpose: The Master of Sacred Theology degree is to provide an opportunity for concentrated study in a given area of theological inquiry and to provide a more advanced mastery of one area or discipline of theological study than is normally provided at the basic degree level. Goals: This degree is designated to provide an opportunity for concentrated study in a given area of theological inquiry for those who have completed a first theological degree or its equivalent, by promoting advanced understanding in a particular theological discipline, by increasing the student's knowledge of research resources and methodologies, and by increasing her or his knowledge and competency for ministry in all its variety. Objectives: Completion of this degree will prepare the student to: Achieve mastery of primary questions, ideas, methodologies and sources related to the chosen area of theological focus. Engage in knowledgeable and creative thinking, writing and speaking in the chosen area of research. Apply the knowledge gained to other contexts of theology and ministry Demonstrate proficiency in research, writing and thinking. The program of studies may take place directly following completion of the M.Div., MAR, or other first graduate theological degree or may be entered into many years later. It may be pursued on a full-time residential basis or on a part-time basis. View more details on Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.