FORT WORTH, Texas — Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s trustees have approved an online master of theological studies (MTS) degree to begin summer 2013.
Trustees approved the 36-hour accredited degree during their April 3 spring meeting at the Fort Worth campus. Seminary officials describe the MTS as the shortest fully online master’s degree among Southern Baptist seminaries.
Twelve three-hour courses make up the MTS, including classes in hermeneutics, Old Testament, New Testament, church history, Baptist heritage, systematic theology, apologetics and ethics. The programs also provide coursework in biblical languages, preaching, pastoral ministry, evangelism, missions and electives.
For online applications for the online MTS, visit www.swbts.edu/applynow or call 1-800-SWBTS-01.
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