Covenant Bible College & Theological Seminary
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS)

The Master of Arts in Theological Studies Program is a professional (entry level) teaching degree comprised of a 60 credit program of study. The curriculum exposes students to the fundamentals of biblical and theological studies. The Master of Arts in Theological Studies Program as administered by CBCTS is totally curriculum based. Therefore, the student is not required to submit the standard Master's Thesis.

Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies Program the student will be deemed eligible for Ministerial Ordination through the United Assemblies of Christ International.

PREREQUISITE: a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized and approved college or university

The Master of Arts in Theological Studies Program curriculum is as follows:

Biblical Studies: 9 credits

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BS700	Introduction to the Bible	3
BS704	Hermeneutics: The Interpretation of Scripture	3
BS810	Pastoral Letters of Paul	3

Biblical Languages: 6 credits

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BL500	Introduction to Biblical Hebrew	3
BL600	Introduction to Biblical Greek	3

Church History: 12 credits

Course #	Course Title	Credits
CH500	Introduction to Church History	3
CH501	Early Church History	3
CH502	Post Reformation Church History	3
CH600	20th Century Church History	3

Ministerial Studies: 9 credits

Course #	Course Title	Credits
MS600	Introduction to Homiletics	3
MS610	Ministerial Ethics & Etiquette	3
MS710	Church Administration	3

Theological Studies: 24 credits

Course #	Course Title	Credits
TS600	Introduction to Theology	3
TS601	Doctrines of the Christian Church	3
TS610	Introduction to Spiritual Warfare	3
TS701	Systematic Theology	3
TS702	Dispensational Theology	3
TS705	Eschatology	3
TS710	Ecclesiology	3
TS720	Demonology	3