Overview
The Theology degree from Southern California Seminary can be completed in five years by taking 9 units each trimester.
The curriculum leading to the ThM degree is designed to help students develop a high level of competency in academic research by sharpening their exegetical and theological skills beyond the MDiv or its equivalent.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the Master of Theology program students will be able to:
- Recite the general knowledge of the Old and New Testaments including the themes and a synthetic understanding of the major books.
- Explain the historical development of Christian theology and philosophy.
- Methodologically evaluate major theological views in the light of biblical theology and defend premillennial theology.
- Demonstrate ability in the level of competency to exegete Greek and Hebrew texts of the Bible.
- Summarize a biblically based philosophy of Christian education and the role of the teacher
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Hermeneutics
- Analysis of Romans
- Elementary Greek
- Critical Thinking and Argumentation
- Apologetics and Christian Evidences
- History of Christian Philosophy
- Faith, Scholarship, and Role of the Teacher
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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All parts of a student’s application should be received by SCS six months before the beginning of the fall or spring trimester.
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Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology View 671 other Masters in Religious Studies & Theology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply for admission
- Request Official Transcripts
- Submit Essay (2-essays for DMin)
- Submit Reference (Pastor/Chaplain)
- Apply for Financial Aid
Tuition Fee
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International
11606 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 468 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
11606 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 468 USD per credit during 60 months.
Living costs for El Cajon
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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