Master of Theology – Th.M
General Description and Program Goals
The Master of Theology degree is a two-year graduate theological program covering
a range of biblical theology. The Th.M. program provides a strong biblical foundation
for Christians living out their faith in any setting. This program concentrates on the
studies of the Bible and will help students have the right theology, faith, and biblical world view.
This program is designed primarily for devoted lay people who desire training to serve
as a Bible teaching leader. They will be able to cultivate their personal calling from God
in order to serve their church or para-church organization with the word of God.
This program is also recommended for pastors and missionaries (along with their
spouses) who are already working in the field. They will be able to redefine the
theological knowledge acquired before and systematize the contents of the Bible in new viewpoints.
The degree program requires 48 semester credits. As many as 24 semester credits of
graduate work may be transferred from another institution.
The goal of the Th.M. program is to prepare individuals for being a ‘committed
Bible teacher’ who can handle accurately the word of truth (2Tim 2:15).
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this degree, students will be able to:
(1) Comprehend fully the word of God when reading the Bible in its entirety (Comprehensive Reading).
(2) Identify historical, cultural, literal and canonical knowledge of each book from the Bible (Interpretation).
(3) Demonstrate personal and spiritual maturity expressed in devotion to God, the truth, and to others (Application).
(4) Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the whole Bible with an overall theological perception (Integration).
(5) Become a ‘committed Bible teacher’ who can handle accurately the word of truth (Professional Serving).
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the Master of Theology program the student is required to have completed a minimum of 48 semester credits with a 2.5 GPA or above.
At least 24 credits must be completed at FCUTS.
Course Titles and Level
All courses at the Masters level are numbered 800 – 999. Course descriptions are provided in this catalog.