Overview

About this Degree

A candidate for the MTS in Theological Studies degree at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary is required to take 90 credits. Each student will take a sequence of core courses from each of the four departments of the Seminary and prepare an Integrative Research Project near the end of the MTS. Additionally, each student in this degree program must choose between Biblical Studies, Doctrinal and Historical Studies, or Biblical Counseling as an area of concentration and take the prescribed number of credits in that chosen area. Elective courses of special interest to the individual student will be taken to complete the 90 credits required for graduation.

Completion of the course of study ordinarily requires at least two academic years. With the exception of one one-week intensive course, the MTS degree (Biblical Studies and Doctrinal and Historical Studies concentrations only) may be fully earned through distance learning courses. Beyond the one required intensive, students who desire to complete these concentrations through distance learning should work with their advisor on substitute courses for any other classes not available online.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Doctrine of Revelation
Pentateuch
Spiritual Development
Theo. Research & Writing
Interpretation of the Bibl
Gospels

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-12-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-10 00:00:00

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More details

We recommend that you submit all application paperwork two months prior to the first day of the quarter in which you want to start classes.

Language

English

Credits

90 SCH

Quarter hours

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 746 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of 90 quarter hours, extending over at least six quarters, must be completed no later than the spring quarter of your final year
A minimum of 63 quarter hours in required courses and nine hours in elective courses must be completed
At least 18 hours of study in the area of concentration beyond core courses must be completed: Doctrinal and Historical Studies, 18 hours of combined study in Systematic Theology and Church History; Biblical Studies, 18 hours of combined study in New Testament and Old Testament Studies; Biblical Counseling, 12 hours in counseling beyond the core requirement, and six hours in selected courses. (NOTE: Full-time students must declare their intended concentration upon matriculation.
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
Students must score a minimum of 54 to be considered for acceptance into RPTS. Equivalent TOEFL or IELTS scores may be submitted instead of EFSET.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16830 USD / year

≈ 16830 USD / year
Out-of-State

16830 USD / year

≈ 16830 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16830 USD / year

≈ 16830 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 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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