Earn Your Master of Arts in Theological Studies
The master of arts in theological studies (MATS) is an academic-focused program intended for students who desire advanced study in the Bible, 神学, 还有教会历史, but do not anticipate vocational ministry as a pastor or staff minister. MATS graduates often go on to pursue doctoral studies in a biblical or theological field leading to a career in academic scholarship. The program may also be a good choice for lay persons who desire greater theological knowledge in order to serve their local congregations.
课程领域
作为一名MATS学生, you’ll embark on intensive study of the Bible, 基督教历史, 和神学, with focused study to help you become an expert in a major concentration area. This curriculum includes a prerequisite for Biblical languages if an Old or New Testament concentration area is selected.
论文
Completing a master’s thesis will help you develop advanced research skills. Working with a thesis director over the course of your second year, you will research and write a 60- to 90-page thesis, which may become a starting point for a doctoral program or dissertation. For valuable presentation, 批判, 反馈练习, you’ll defend your thesis to a faculty committee before graduation.
职业发展
Faithful service to the gospel as a scholar, 老师, 躺部长, or full-time pastor requires vocational development alongside academic preparation. From the moment you enter North Park Theological 神学院, you will be immersed in a community that values discerning identity and call through spiritual formation coursework, 心理测试, 实践经验.
社区生活
A true 神学院 education goes far beyond the classroom. North Park Theological 神学院 offers numerous opportunities, including on-campus housing, 社区活动, 礼拜仪式, all within the world-class city of 芝加哥.
Study On Campus or Virtually
MATS是 完成 三个 全日制学习年限. Distance students join their classmates on campus twice a year for in-person intensive classes and 参与 在类 几乎在 fall and spring semesters. 对于这个学位, students must have access to a theological library during their thesis writing (either in their home location or by 搬迁 to 芝加哥 for those months).
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