For those of you seeking to have a deeper understanding of each degree track offered, we have put together sample degree worksheets for every pace of study and concentration. In these worksheets you can see what courses you’ll be required to take and the total number of credit hours per term.
Would you like to finish within three years? Full-time students spend four weeks per year on site, finishing quickly. Would you like to stretch it out? Part-time students can choose between annual residencies (two weeks at a time) and semester residencies (one week at a time).
Students wishing to study both Greek and Hebrew should pursue an M.Div. degree. Are you an aspiring writer? M.Litt. students forego the languages for a thesis. M.A.T.S. students may choose whether to write a thesis or study one of the biblical languages, electing to audit certain classes to trim the program down. Neither Foundations nor Essentials students are required to complete a thesis or study a language; these programs focus on the Tennent core.
If you still have questions, or are struggling to decide what track is best for you, please contact us here.
Please keep in mind, these are sample worksheets, and the actual order of classes or requirements may differ slightly in real life. The content within each degree is identical, regardless of students’ chosen pace. Note that we offer full-time and part-time tracks on a rotating basis, and respond to student interest when scheduling new groups. Let us know as soon as possible which track appeals to you, and we will do our best to help you get plugged in.
Full-Time
Full-Time students complete four two-week residencies on-site in Colorado prior to the overseas trip.
M.Div. students will return for one final residency, lengthening their degree by one additional semester.
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Master of Divinity (90 hours)
The Master of Divinity program covers the same core curriculum as our Master of Letters degree, plus one extra term of coursework. This 90-hour degree equips all students through extensive language study in both Greek and Hebrew, without a thesis requirement. All M.Div. students will take four terms of either Greek or Hebrew, and no fewer than two terms of the other.
This program is most suitable for those students in possession of an earned undergraduate degree who aspire to ministry leadership in the local church, would like the broadest base of training to that end, and who would prefer original language study to theological/biblical research and writing. In the sixth term, M.Div. students can take any four 700-level electives.
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For full-time M.Div. students wishing to study Hebrew, Read More Here.
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For full-time M.Div. students wishing to study Greek, Read More Here.
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Master of Letters (72 hours)
The Master of Letters is our flagship program, a 72-hour degree designed to give students a robust, yet tight course of study, while allowing them the freedom to pursue a concentration in an area of interest (OT/NT/AT/HT). Students will complete either a thesis of up to 40,000 words, or four courses in Hebrew/Greek, along with a final major project.
The M.Litt. is most suitable for students with a desire to serve in ministry leadership, who possess an undergraduate degree and wish to pursue a full-orbed theological education that allows students to conduct research in a chosen field.
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For full-time M.Litt. students wishing to focus on Historical Theology, Read More Here.
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For full-time M.Litt. students wishing to focus on Applied Theology, Read More Here.
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For full-time M.Litt. students wishing to focus on the Old Testament click here: Read More
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For full-time M.Litt. students wishing to focus on the New Testament, click here: Read More
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The Master of Biblical and Theological Foundations degree, while similar to our Master of Letters program, only requires 54 credit-hours for graduation. Though students in the Master of Biblical and Theological Foundation program complete all sixteen courses in the Tennent core, as well as the field practicum, they are not required to complete a thesis or the biblical languages sequence. This allows for a slightly lighter load, generally 12 hours per term.
This degree is most suitable for those who want to broaden their theological foundation, desire to serve in general ministry leadership roles (lay or vocational), have an earned undergraduate degree, and want to pursue advanced theological education without the thesis or language requirements.
To see what a full-time Foundations degree student would study, click here.
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Master of Arts in Theological Studies (60 hours)
The M.A.T.S. is most suitable for those who would like to pursue advanced study in a particular discipline, and to be equipped with the theological foundation in a chosen field to serve in ministry leadership, but would like to carry a slightly lighter load. For all M.A.T.S. students, regardless of concentration, certain courses are required, including: AT 500, HT 500, HT 550, NT 550, OT 600, AT 600, OT 650, and NT 650. At least six hours are required in each discipline, but students may select four courses (outside of their chosen concentration) to audit. Students may choose to audit one class per term for a total course load of 12 hours each term, or opt to have two heavier terms and two lighter.
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For full-time M.A.T.S. students wishing to focus on Historical Theology, Read More Here.
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For full-time M.A.T.S. students wishing to focus on Historical Theology, Read More Here.
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For full-time M.A.T.S. students wishing to focus on the Old Testament and write a thesis, click here: Thesis Track
For full-time M.A.T.S. students wishing to study Hebrew as part of an Old Testament concentration, click here: Language Track
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For full-time M.A.T.S. students wishing to focus on the New Testament and write a thesis, click here: Thesis Track
For full-time M.A.T.S. students wishing to study Greek as part of a New Testament concentration, click here: Language Track
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The Master of Theological Essentials degree, while similar to our M.A.T.S program, only requires 42 credit-hours for graduation. Unlike the M.A.T.S., Master of Theological Essentials students are not required to complete a thesis or the biblical languages sequence. This allows for a lighter load, generally 9 hours per term.
This degree is most suitable for those who want to learn the basis of Christian thought, be better equipped to serve in general ministry roles (lay or vocational), have an earned undergraduate degree, and want to pursue advanced theological education without the thesis or language requirements. Barring an exception from the Academic Dean, the following courses are required: AT 500, HT 500, NT 550, HT 550, OT 600, AT 600, OT 650, and NT 650.
To see what a full-time Essentials degree student would study, click here.
Part-Time Annual
The annual rhythm is perfect for seminary students who prefer to travel less frequently, with a two-week residency just once a year. This rhythm presents all four core classes simultaneously, spreading the engagement of every subject across an entire year. Note that we offer this rhythm as need arises; please inquire if you are interested!
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Master of Divinity (90 hours)
The Master of Divinity program covers the same core curriculum as our Master of Letters degree, plus one extra term of coursework. This 90-hour degree equips all students through extensive language study in both Greek and Hebrew, without a thesis requirement. All M.Div. students will take four terms of either Greek or Hebrew, and no fewer than two terms of the other.
This program is most suitable for those students in possession of an earned undergraduate degree who aspire to ministry leadership in the local church, would like the broadest base of training to that end, and who would prefer original language study to theological/biblical research and writing. In the sixth term, M.Div. students can take any four 700-level electives.
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For part-time M.Div. students who prefer annual residencies and wish to study Hebrew, Read More Here.
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For part-time M.Div. students who prefer annual residencies and wish to study Greek, Read More Here.
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Master of Letters (72 hours)
The Master of Letters is our flagship program, a 72-hour degree designed to give students a robust, yet tight course of study, while allowing them the freedom to pursue a concentration in an area of interest (OT/NT/AT/HT). Students will complete either a thesis of up to 40,000 words, or four courses in Hebrew/Greek, along with a final major project.
The M.Litt. is most suitable for students with a desire to serve in ministry leadership, who possess an undergraduate degree and wish to pursue a full-orbed theological education that allows students to conduct research in a chosen field.
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For part-time M.Litt. students who prefer annual residencies and wish to focus on Historical Theology, Read More Here.
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For part-time M.Litt. students who prefer annual residencies and wish to focus on Applied Theology, Read More Here.
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For part-time M.Litt. students wishing to focus on the Old Testament , Read More Here.
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For part-time M.Litt. students wishing to focus on the New Testament, Read More Here.
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The Master of Biblical and Theological Foundations degree, while similar to our Master of Letters program, only requires 54 credit-hours for graduation. Though students in the Master of Biblical and Theological Foundation program complete all sixteen courses in the Tennent core, as well as the field practicum, they are not required to complete a thesis or the biblical languages sequence. This allows for a slightly lighter load, generally 12 hours per term.
This degree is most suitable for those who want to broaden their theological foundation, desire to serve in general ministry leadership roles (lay or vocational), have an earned undergraduate degree, and want to pursue advanced theological education without the thesis or language requirements.
To see what a part-time (annual track) Foundations degree student would study, click click here.
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Master of Arts in Theological Studies (60 hours)
The M.A.T.S. is most suitable for those who would like to pursue advanced study in a particular discipline, and to be equipped with the theological foundation in a chosen field to serve in ministry leadership, but would like to carry a slightly lighter load. For all M.A.T.S. students, regardless of concentration, certain courses are required, including: AT 500, HT 500, HT 550, NT 550, OT 600, AT 600, OT 650, and NT 650. At least six hours are required in each discipline, but students may select four courses (outside of their chosen concentration) to audit. Students may choose to audit one class per term for a total course load of 12 hours each term, or opt to have two heavier terms and two lighter.
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For part-time M.A.T.S. students who prefer annual residencies and wish to focus on Historical Theology, Read More Here.
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For part-time M.A.T.S. students who prefer annual residencies and wish to focus on Applied Theology, Read More Here.
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For part-time M.A.T.S. students wishing to focus on the Old Testament and write a thesis, click here: Thesis Track
For part-time M.A.T.S. students wishing to study Hebrew as part of an Old Testament concentration, click here: Language Track
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For part-time M.A.T.S. students wishing to focus on the New Testament and write a thesis, click here: Thesis Track
For part-time M.A.T.S. students wishing to study Greek as part of a New Testament concentration, click here: Language Track
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The Master of Theological Essentials degree, while similar to our M.A.T.S program, only requires 42 credit-hours for graduation. Unlike the M.A.T.S., Master of Theological Essentials students are not required to complete a thesis or the biblical languages sequence. This allows for a lighter load, generally 9 hours per term.
This degree is most suitable for those who want to learn the basis of Christian thought, be better equipped to serve in general ministry roles (lay or vocational), have an earned undergraduate degree, and want to pursue advanced theological education without the thesis or language requirements. Barring an exception from the Academic Dean, the following courses are required: AT 500, HT 500, NT 550, HT 550, OT 600, AT 600, OT 650, and NT 650.
To see what a part-time (annual track) Essentials degree student would study, click here.
Part-Time Semester
The semester rhythm is most convenient for those who have a hard time taking two weeks off at once, or would like to focus on just two core classes at a time. Please note: while we allow students to pursue language studies in this modality, it may work best for students on the thesis track.
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Master of Divinity (90 hours)
The Master of Divinity program covers the same core curriculum as our Master of Letters degree, plus one extra term of coursework. This 90-hour degree equips all students through extensive language study in both Greek and Hebrew, without a thesis requirement. All M.Div. students will take four terms of either Greek or Hebrew, and no fewer than two terms of the other.
This program is most suitable for those students in possession of an earned undergraduate degree who aspire to ministry leadership in the local church, would like the broadest base of training to that end, and who would prefer original language study to theological/biblical research and writing. In the sixth term, M.Div. students can take any four 700-level electives.
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For part-time M.Div. students who prefer semester residencies and wish to study Hebrew, Read More Here.
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For part-time M.Div. students who prefer semester residencies and wish to study Greek, Read More Here.
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Master of Letters (72 hours)
The Master of Letters is our flagship program, a 72-hour degree designed to give students a robust, yet tight course of study, while allowing them the freedom to pursue a concentration in an area of interest (OT/NT/AT/HT). Students will complete either a thesis of up to 40,000 words, or four courses in Hebrew/Greek, along with a final major project.
The M.Litt. is most suitable for students with a desire to serve in ministry leadership, who possess an undergraduate degree and wish to pursue a full-orbed theological education that allows students to conduct research in a chosen field.
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For part-time M.Litt. students who prefer semester residencies and wish to focus on Historical Theology, Read More Here.
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For part-time M.Litt. students who prefer semester residencies and wish to focus on Applied Theology, Read More Here.
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For part-time, semester rhythm M.Litt. students wishing to write a thesis about the Old Testament, Read More Here.
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For part-time, semester rhythm M.Litt. students wishing to write a thesis about the New Testament: Read More Here
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Coursework required for Foundations students studying on a part-time, semester basis is identical to coursework required for Foundations students studying on a part-time, annual basis or those studying full-time. However, in this modality students take only two core classes at a time, and attend one-week residencies every six months.
The Foundations degree is most suitable for those who want to broaden their theological foundation, desire to serve in general ministry leadership roles (lay or vocational), have an earned undergraduate degree, and want to pursue advanced theological education without the thesis or language requirements.
To see what a part-time, semester-track Foundations degree would look like, click here.
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Master of Arts in Theological Studies (60 hours)
The M.A.T.S. is most suitable for those who would like to pursue advanced study in a particular discipline, and to be equipped with the theological foundation in a chosen field to serve in ministry leadership, but would like to carry a slightly lighter load. For all M.A.T.S. students, regardless of concentration, certain courses are required, including: AT 500, HT 500, HT 550, NT 550, OT 600, AT 600, OT 650, and NT 650. At least six hours are required in each discipline, but students may select four courses (outside of their chosen concentration) to audit. Students may choose to audit one class per term for a total course load of 12 hours each term, or opt to have two heavier terms and two lighter.
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For part-time, semester rhythm M.A.T.S.. students wishing to focus on Historical Theology, Read More Here.
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For part-time, semester rhythm M.A.T.S.. students wishing to focus on Applied Theology, Read More Here.
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For part-time, semester rhythm M.A.T.S. students wishing to focus on the Old Testament and write a thesis, click here: Thesis Track
For part-time, semester rhythm M.A.T.S.. students wishing to study Hebrew as part of an Old Testament concentration, click here: Language Track
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For part-time, semester rhythm M.A.T.S. students wishing to focus on the New Testament and write a thesis, click here: Thesis Track
For part-time, semester rhythm M.A.T.S.. students wishing to study Greek as part of a New Testament concentration, click here: Language Track
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Coursework required for Essentials students studying on a part-time, semester basis is identical to coursework required for Essentials students studying on a part-time, annual basis or those studying full-time. However, in this modality students take only two core classes at a time, and attend shorter (one-week) residencies every six months.
This degree is most suitable for those who want to learn the basis of Christian thought, be better equipped to serve in general ministry roles (lay or vocational), have an earned undergraduate degree, and want to pursue advanced theological education without the thesis or language requirements. Barring an exception from the Academic Dean, the following courses are required: AT 500, HT 500, NT 550, HT 550, OT 600, AT 600, OT 650, and NT 650.
To see what a part-time, semester-track Essentials degree would look like, click here.