Degree program

Master of Theological Studies

Admission requirements:

1. Official transcripts, demonstrating a minimum grade point average of 3.0, mailed by the college or university directly to the coordinator of the MTS program, evidencing a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
2. A minimum of eight credits in theology/religious studies including courses in Introduction to the Bible and Introduction to Theology (or their equivalents). Provisional enrollment status may be given to students who do not meet this requirement. When necessary, students may obtain these credits through the Commissioned Ministry Leadership Formation Program at the Green Bay Diocese.
3. Three letters of recommendation.
4. Degree application form.
5. A 500 word essay explaining a) What motivated you to apply to the MTS program? and b) What are your future ministerial hopes and expectations and how do you see this program helping you to achieve these goals?
6. $50 non-refundable application fee.
7. Personal interview.

The Admissions Policy Committee will make admission decisions based on the above criteria as well as other guidelines it may establish to judge the candidate's readiness for graduate work in theology. Although the program has open enrollment, there are three admission deadlines throughout the year. These deadlines are strictly enforced to ensure students complete the personal interview requirement of the program. The dates are April 1 (summer applications), August 1 (fall applications) and December 1 (spring applications).

Graduation requirements (32 credits):

• Core courses (18 credits)
• • THEO 501 Systematic Theology and Theological Method
  • THEO 502 Historical Development of Christian Tradition
  • THEO 503 Scripture and Biblical Interpretation
  • THEO 504 Christian Ethics
  • THEO 505 Christology
  • THEO 506 The Nature and Mission of the Church
• THEO 509 General Comprehensive Exam (0 credits)
• THEO 510 Integrative Colloquium (2 credits)
• THEO 512 Master's Thesis Project I (1 credit)
• THEO 513 Master's Thesis Project II (1 credit)
• Completion of one area of specialization (10 credits)

These requirements are ordinarily to be completed within eight summers of the starting date of entrance into the program.

Candidacy:
All degree students are required to apply for candidacy for the master's degree upon completion of 15 credits. Students will be admitted to this candidacy on the basis of evidence that they are able to do graduate work successfully. Partial evidence will be the maintenance of a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and indications that they can be effective church ministers.

Other Options:
Students may also take courses for credit or audit.

Requirements for Non-Degree students:
1. Official transcripts, demonstrating a minimum grade point average of 3.0, mailed by the college or university directly to the coordinator of the MTS program,   evidencing a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

2. Non-Degree application form.

3.  Registration form.

Requirements for Audit students:
1.  Non-Degree audit application form.

2.  Registration form.

Audit students pay 1/2 the cost of tuition.