Trinity Lutheran Seminary

"Music at Trinity connects me to God in a deeper and more satisfying way through the community created by peers and professors. The courses are relevant to my present church situation and so spiritually fulfilling--more so than I ever imagined. Trinity is a family of individuals united through the desire to experience a meaningful connection with God."

Heather Darling
Master of Arts in Church Music (M.A.C.M.)
 

Master of Theological Studies

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60 semester hours of coursework.
  • 17-26 credits in core courses
  • 18-25 hours in a concentration
  • 15-21 hours of electives

Language Requirement
Greek and Hebrew are required of students with a concentration in biblical studies.

Areas of Concentration
1. African American Studies
2. Biblical Studies
3. Church in the World
4. History of Christianity
5. Congregational Ministry
6. Systematic Theology and Ethics
7. General Theological Studies

Thesis Option
A thesis may be completed, under the supervision of an advisor, for four semester hours of credit in the student’s area of concentration. Thesis proposals must be approved by the Academic Affairs Committee before November 1 of the academic year in which the degree is to be granted.


Joint Degrees
Two joint degree programs with Capital University are available: A Master of Theological Studies/Juris Doctorate (M.T.S./J.D.) or a Master of Theological Studies/Master of Science in Nursing (M.T.S./M.S.N.).