Master's Degrees
Master of Theological Studies
Graduate theological research in systematic and historical theology, culminating in a thesis, for ministers and teachers pursuing scholarly depth.
- Tuition
- $5,000full program
- Credit Hours
- 36
- Duration
- 24–36 mo
- Format
- 100% Online
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Construct and defend systematic theological positions
- Trace doctrinal development across church history
- Engage contemporary theological and cultural challenges
- Read and evaluate primary theological sources
- Produce original theological research and writing
Core Coursework
- 01Systematic Theology I–III
- 02Historical Theology
- 03Patristic and Medieval Theology
- 04Reformation Theology
- 05Contemporary Theology
- 06Apologetics and Worldview
- 07Theological Research Methods
- 08Thesis
Course sequence and titles are subject to catalog revision. See the state course catalogs for the governing version.
Who This Program Is For
Bible teachers, apologists, denominational leaders, and future instructors.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree or equivalent standing
What This Credential Does and Doesn't Do
Prepares for teaching within ministry and denominational contexts.
FMI holds degree-granting authority in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, and is not accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA. Read our full accreditation statement.
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