Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is a two-year academic degree providing a breadth of theological understanding for general educational purposes.
Goals of the MTS Program
The goals of the MTS program are to prepare students to:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the theological disciplines delineated in the program requirements
- Achieve an in-depth knowledge in an area of specialization
- Write a thesis articulating a coherent, sustained theological argument that reflects deep specialized study
Requirements of the MTS Program
MTS students are required to:
- Complete 48 semester units as described in the curriculum below, nine (9) of which must be taken from a non-Catholic member school of the GTU
- Maintain an overall 3.0 grade point average in all required and elective courses
- Be enrolled in the school full time for at least one year (residency)
- Complete all work within 4 years of the first semester of enrollment
Curriculum of the MTS Program
| Course area | Units |
| Introduction to Old Testamen | 3 |
| Introduction to New Testament | 3 |
| Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| Christology | 3 |
| Ecclesiology | 3 |
| Liturgical Theology | 3 |
| (Choose 1) | |
| Liturgy and Spirituality | |
| Sacraments | |
| Fundamental Moral Theology | 3 |
| Multicultural Theology | 3 |
| Spirituality | 3 |
| History | 3 |
| Elective Specialization | 12 |
| Thesis | 6 |
The MTS Thesis. An MTS thesis demonstrates the student’s ability to develop a coherent, sustained theological argument that reflects an in-depth study of a theological discipline. It may contain an experiential component integrating personal, professional, and pastoral concerns. The successful thesis will demonstrate general academic knowledge of the Roman Catholic theological tradition, skill in the interpretation and use of biblical texts relevant to the topic, and skill in developing a theological framework to situate the topic within the commitment of faith.