Supplement your MDiv or MA Theo Studies with focused study in a particular area of interest, deepening your understanding and preparing yourself for doctoral studies.
The Master of Theology Is ...
Personal: Engage in high-level, seminar-style classes with small cohorts of like-minded students. Receive one-on-one guidance from world-class Christian thinkers.
In-depth: Go deep with a topic or question that you want to study more closely.
Flexible: Choose whether to complete a thesis, focusing more time on a single research project, or spend more time in the classroom with the major paper track.
Students who take this program typically ...
- want to study a specific theological question related to their vocation or personal life;
- are interested in pursuing a PhD;
- are pastors who want to build on their education or reflect theologically on a particular issue that is relevant to their ministry; or
- are preparing for a role where an advanced degree is of benefit.
Application Requirements
The ThM is an advanced research academic degree awarded by Regent College. In order to be admitted to the ThM program, you must have an MDiv or a master's degree in theological studies equivalent to Regent's MA in Theo Studies. You must also have completed that graduate program with a GPA of at least 3.3.
For required documents and to learn more about the application process, visit our Admission Requirements page.
Program Structure
| Credit Hours | Completion Time | Program Costs | Distance Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 |
Minimum 1 year, if all requirements are satisfied (see Additional Requirements below). Part-time: 5 years max |
The tuition for the 2024–2025 academic year is $520 per onsite credit hour and $540 per online credit hour. The total tuition for the ThM program is $12,480 (24 credit hours at $520 per onsite credit hour). This amount will be higher if you are required to complete more than 24 credit hours. For a breakdown of associated fees and costs of living, view our sample budget. To help you offset the costs of graduate education, we offer scholarships, financial aid, and work opportunities on campus. |
When completing the ThM degree, you can take up to 6 credits of courses through Online Courses. |
Program Requirements
In order to graduate from the program, you must complete 24 credits with a GPA of 3.3 (B+) or better.
Depending on your objectives, you can choose a thesis track or a non-thesis track with additional electives. The requirements for both tracks are as follows:
| THESIS TRACK* | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
| ThM Seminar (In Fall 2024 INDS 726: Modern Protestant Thought) | 3 |
| Seminar in Research Area | 3 |
| INDS 725: Advanced Research Methods & Writing | 3 |
| Thesis | 9 |
| Electives |
6 |
| Total | 24 |
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| MAJOR PAPER TRACK | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
| ThM Seminar (In Fall 2024 INDS 726: Modern Protestant Thought) | 3 |
| Seminar in Research Area | 3 |
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Seminar in Any Discipline |
3 |
| INDS 725: Advanced Research Methods & Writing | 3 |
| Major paper | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Total | 24 |
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Additional Requirements
Our ThM program requires deep and focused theological engagement. We require every ThM student to complete a particular list of courses either before or during their ThM in order to ensure that they are equipped to give adequate consideration to their subject matter. Some courses are required for all ThM students, while others are necessary only for those studying in a particular area.
Requirements applying to all ThM students:
We expect that all ThM students will have a theological background equivalent to Regent's MDiv program. If you have not completed the following courses in a previous program, you will be required to complete them as part of your ThM program:
- Old Testament Foundations (BIBL 501) and New Testament Foundations (BIBL 502)
- Biblical Exegesis & Interpretation (BIBL 503)
- History of Christianity Foundations (HIST 501) and History of Christianity: Reformation to Modern (HIST 502)
- Theology I (THEO 601) and Theology II (THEO 602)
Subject-specific requirements:
You are welcome to pursue any field of study covered by our course offerings, as long as we have the faculty resources to give you the supervision you need. You are welcome to discuss potential research topics with members of faculty before applying to the ThM program.
Depending on your intended area of study and your academic record, the College may require additional courses in order to provide you with a better foundation to build on. For example, if you wish to write a thesis or a major paper in any of the following areas, you will be expected to have taken the courses indicated below or their equivalent. If you have not completed the following courses in a previous program, you will need to complete them as part of your ThM program.
Students may satisfy part or all of the language requirement in Old or New Testament by writing a proficiency exam in Introductory Greek or Introductory Hebrew. There is a $100, non-refundable fee per exam. The exams are graded on a pass/fail basis. Students must register by August 1 for the Fall term or by December 1 for the Winter term. A $25 drop fee applies if the student cancels the exam after these deadlines. The exam will take place in the week before the semester begins. For more information, download the Language Proficiency Exam Application
and contact [email protected].
Missions or World Christianity
- Introduction to World Christianity (WRLD 501)
- Missional Church (APPL 581)
Old Testament
- Hebrew (12 credits LANG 510, LANG 511, LANG 610, LANG 611)
- Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism (BIBL 600)
- Advanced Old Testament Exegesis (BIBL 701)
New Testament
- Greek (12 credits LANG 550, LANG 551, LANG 650, LANG 651)
- Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism (BIBL 600)
- Advanced New Testament Exegesis (BIBL 702)
Biblical Languages
- Hebrew (12 credits LANG 510, LANG 511, LANG 610, LANG 611)
- Greek (12 credits LANG 550, LANG 551, LANG 650, LANG 651)
- Advanced Greek Readings (LANG 720) or Advanced Hebrew Readings (LANG 721)
Spiritual Theology
Doctrinal Theology
- History of Christian Doctrine (THEO 608)
Christianity and the Arts
- Christian Imagination (ARTS 501)
- Vocation of the Artist Seminar (ARTS 701)
Notes on the Requirements
* A minimum graduate-level GPA of 3.5 is required to write a thesis.
The Major Paper will involve a 7,500–10,000 word essay and will be supervised by a full-time faculty member in the appropriate discipline.
While the College cannot guarantee thesis supervision if you were admitted to the ThM with less than a 3.5 GPA in your previous graduate studies, you may be permitted to write a thesis under the following conditions: (i) you achieve at least a 3.5 GPA in at least 9 credit hours taken at Regent College, and (ii) you secure the agreement of a member of faculty to supervise your thesis.