Overview

Beeson Divinity School’s ThM provides advanced theological study beyond Master of Divinity (MDiv) studies as further preparation for ministry and/or as preparation for research doctoral (PhD) studies.The Theology program from Samford University is for those students who want to sharpen their skills in biblical exegesis, historical theology and/or preaching and pastoral care; to grow in spiritual maturity; and to develop competence in research and writing, preparing some for doctoral work.

Program Design

The program requires the successful completion of 30 credit hours, consisting of advanced master’s-level courses and/or PhD seminars (24 credit hours) and capstone research papers or a thesis (6 credit hours). Students may be given transfer credit for up to six (6) credit hours of advanced master’s level coursework completed in previous graduate theological studies.Courses and seminars are delivered in a mix of modular and residential formats, depending on a student’s specific program of study. At least two courses, whether regular or guided research, must be “writing courses” in which a student writes major research papers under the guidance of their instructors. Students may satisfy the capstone research requirement either by writing these two papers or by writing a single thesis on a specialized topic under the supervision of a regular member of the Beeson faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Studies
Historical Theology
Systematic Theology / Doctrine
Preaching and Pastoral Theology
Advanced Research Seminars

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 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 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Homewood, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Candidates for the Master of Theology (ThM) must possess a Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent from an accredited graduate theological school whose standards are similar to those of Beeson Divinity School and demonstrate Christian character and commitment to ministry.
Additionally, ThM candidates should have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for all previous graduate coursework and demonstrate proficiency in Hebrew or Greek, as appropriate to research interest.

Tuition Fees

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18372 USD / year

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18372 USD / year

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18372 USD / year

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Additional Details

Part-time fees: $874/credit hour

Living costs

Homewood

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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