Master of Theological Studies

Explore the units for the MTS offered this year here.

The MTS is open to candidates who have obtained an MCD degree in theology or equivalent qualifications. It is a coursework degree requiring the completion of 150 points of study (10 units), of which 120 points (8 units) must be at graduate level and 30 points (2 units) must be at postgraduate level. The degree may be completed in three semesters (fulltime) or up to ten semesters (parttime).

The degree is designed to offer maximum flexibility to students who wish to pursue further study in theology. In addition to regular coursework units, students may elect to include supervised ministry placements (up to 30 points), a supervised synthesis of 12000 words of an interdisciplinary nature (30 points) together with an oral examination of 60 minutes (15 points), an oral examination of up to one and a half hours (45 points), and a research essay of 12000 words (30 points).

Students may normally defer their studies in the MTS for no longer than two years (continuous or cumulative). Permission for further deferral must be sought from the MCD through the UFT Dean.