Master of Theology

The Master of Theology (ThM) program is designed to deepen the student’s theological understanding to better serve in pastoral ministry, teaching, or further academic scholarship. Students have three tracks to choose from.

“This program will expand and deepen a student’s abilities in ministry by providing a focused opportunity in advanced biblical scholarship. Students are equipped for leadership in pastoral ministry and academia as they gain greater mastery in an area of study than is normally possible at the MDiv level. This program is an excellent choice for the student who is seeking further expertise in a specific area of study or seeking further preparation before a PhD program. Do you aspire to be part of the next generation of Pastor-Scholars? Come study with us!”

-Dr. Sam Waldron (CBTS President)

Available in Three Program Tracks

Program Tracks

Core Classes (7 credit hours)
Research Methodology (1 hr.)
Theological Latin I (3 hr.)
Theological Latin II (3 hr.)

Research Classes (15 credit hours)
Three 5-hour reading courses in area of specialization.* (Approx. 2,000 pages assigned by advisor + 30 page paper, per course)

Research Class (3 credit hours)
One 3-hour reading course in area of specialization.* (Approx. 1,500 pages assigned by advisor + 20 page paper)

*Areas of Specialized Study
Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Biblical Linguistics, Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, Christian Ethics, Covenant Theology.

Thesis (5 credit hours)
Thesis at least 100-150 pages on a topic approved by the thesis professor.

Total 30 hr.

Admission Requirements

• ThM in Reformed Baptist Studies Thesis and Non-Thesis option: Complete online application.
• ThM Research Option: Complete pre-application first.
• Two letters of recommendation: an ecclesiastical letter of recommendation from a pastor/elder of the church of which the applicant is a member, and an academic letter of recommendation from a professor (preferably in the area specified as the major for the ThM degree), under whose guidance the applicant has pursued studies.
• Evidence of the possession of a MDiv Degree or its equivalent (evidenced by official transcripts).
• Application essay. All applicants must submit a short essay (250–500 words) explaining why they are applying to CBTS.
• An academic writing sample, preferably a research paper previously submitted in a graduate-level course. This sample may be a previously written paper, article, or essay that demonstrates proper citation methods and ability to construct, in English, a graduate-level paper.
• Students from non-native English-speaking countries must demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to being accepted into CBTS. This should be done by meeting the required scoring on the TOEFL exam. A score of 575 is required for the written exam, and a score of 230 is required for the computer-based exam. The internet-based test score is 90.  The CBTS reporting code is C683.

Cost

For the ThM Program, tuition is not covered by the Church Partnership Program

$100 Application Fee
$375 Semester Fee
$200/credit hour Tuition Fee