Master of Theological Studies
At Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is a two-year degree designed to provide graduate level training in Bible, history and theology.
The MTS degree is designed to meet basic theological needs for effective service, primarily in volunteer positions. It is intended to stimulate students to establish an adequate foundation for the beginning or the continuation of volunteer leadership and ministry forms of service within the church. This degree can also provide a foundational degree for professional ministry.
The MTS degree provides the basic understanding of the theological disciplines for personal enrichment, ministry enhancement and further graduate study beyond the degree. Golden Gate is currently seeking approval to offer one half of the Master of Theological Studies degree on-line. A prerequisite for entering this program is a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution.
Upon completion of the Master of Theological Studies, graduates should be able to demonstrate competent skills in interpretation of the scriptures, articulate a theological and historical understanding of the Christian faith, communicate the Christian faith private and in public, and facilitate the ministry of persons for whom they have leadership responsibilities.
Fall 2008 eCampus offerings (classes begin the week of August 25):
- S1112_91 Old Testament Introduction I
- S1411_91 Introduction to New Testament. Greek (Pre-course work required)
- S1312_91 New Testament Introduction I
- L1111_91 Survey of Christianity to 1517
- L1113_91 History of the Baptists
- P1122_91 Leadership in Ministry Practicum II (must have taken P1121 spring 2008)
Spring 2009 eCampus offerings (classes begin the week of February 2):
- S1113-91 Old Testament Introduction II
- S1211_91 Introduction to Old Test. Hebrew
- S1313_91 New Testament Introduction II
- S24XX_91 Greek Exegesis (prerequisite S1411 or equivalent)
- L1112_91 Survey of Christianity 1517 to Present
- P1121_91 Leadership in Ministry Practicum I (prerequisites: P1111, E1312 and 24 hours completed)
- P1916_91 Worship and Music in the Faith Community