Master of Arts Theological Studies

Become better equipped for a focused ministry of teaching and research.

Gain the academic background and skills needed for sound theological work in church, missions, or academic contexts. In the Master of Arts Theological Studies (MATS) program, students choose a concentration in either Old Testament, New Testament, or theology. They then complete either a reading, thesis, or specialization track within their concentration. This allows you to customize the way you learn to suit your career and ministry goals.

The MATS program is also well-suited for students who wish to go on to doctoral study in Old Testament, New Testament, or theology. MATS graduates have gone on to study at universities such as McMaster University, McGill University, and the University of Edinburgh.

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Doctoral preparation

The MATS is a perfect step towards doctoral studies. Learn from professors who will help you along on your academic journey. Our graduates have gone on to universities such as McMaster, McGill, and the University of Edinburgh.

Learn together

Learn not only from your professors, but also your peers. Briercrest Seminary attracts students from various ministry contexts and walks of life, making for eye-opening class discussion and rich community events.

Advanced study

This program will help you towards careful and fruitful academic work. Through advanced study in your concentration, you will gain spiritual, intellectual, biblical, historical, and theological tools for research and teaching.

Overview
Requirements

The Master of Arts (Theological Studies) (MATS) is designed to provide the academic background and skills needed for engaging in advanced theological studies. The program seeks to provide the spiritual, intellectual, biblical, historical, and theological tools for sound theological research and teaching. The program is designed for students who wish to become better equipped for a focused ministry of teaching and/or research either in church, mission, or academic settings. The MATS is also well-suited for students who wish to go on for doctoral programs in Old Testament, New Testament, or theology.

Credit Hours: 60

The requirements for the Old Testament, New Testament and Theology concentrations are specific to each concentration. Choose a link below to view the program sheet for a specific concentration.

Faculty

Keith Bodner PhD
Affiliate Professor of Old Testament

Dale Dawson DTh
Adjunct Faculty in Theology

Carl Hinderager PhD
Professor of New Testament

Joel Houston PhD, FRHistS
Associate Professor of Theology

David Miller PhD
Associate Professor of New Testament and Early Judaism

Wes Olmstead PhD
Professor of New Testament