Overview

Those in lay ministry will find the Theological Studies degree (non-thesis track) at Anderson University - Indiana a preparation for serving as leaders within the context of the local church or other ministries. This MTS seminary degree covers a broad spectrum of courses from theology and Bible to church history.

Those interested in future doctoral studies will discover the MTS degree (thesis track) serves as a path for making this next academic vocational step. The MTS degree (thesis track) introduces seminary students to Bible, theology, and church history, as well as biblical languages. In addition to these core studies, the student completes academic research culminating in a thesis.

Ministry Preparation

Ministry preparation within Anderson University’s School of Theology and Christian Ministry is rooted in some important values. First of all, we value Scripture. Faculty take the Bible seriously and encourage students to read it, take seriously its claims, become familiar with its stories, and work with critical questions about how it came to be and how it is used.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Orientation to Graduate Theological Studies

Hermeneutics and Critical Reflection in Theological Education

Faith and Life Through the Hebrew Scriptures

New Testament Seminar: Jesus and the Caesars

Faith Seeking Understanding

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Completed application materials are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Spring Online Classes: January 6

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Anderson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Achieve an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Write an academic paper according to guidelines available from the Office of Student Development.

Interview with a full-time AU seminary faculty member (in the area of Bible, church history, theology, or mission), and receive that faculty member’s written recommendation that this degree is an appropriate one given the prospective student’s vocational and educational goals.

Complete all admission requirements by August 1 (for fall admission) or December 1 (for spring admission).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37600 USD / year

≈ 37600 USD / year
Out-of-State

37600 USD / year

≈ 37600 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

37600 USD / year

≈ 37600 USD / year

Living costs

Anderson

United States

861 - 1393 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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