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Shepherds Theological Seminary has built its academic programs to prepare students for real life and real ministry. Our curriculum has been thoughtfully designed to be rigorous, relevant, and rewarding.
The Bible forms the basis of our education and students are challenged to always keep the Word of God as the lens by which they view the world. Although ministry preparation always begins with a deep mastery of the Bible, STS goes to great lengths to ensure every degree program is balanced with practical ministry courses that prepare the student for a lifetime of service, in the church and in the world.
Doctor of MinistryDMin |
32 credits / 3 years Highest Professional Degree for Church Ministry Multiple Areas of Concentration Emphasis on Ministry Leadership
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Master of TheologyThM |
25 credits / 2 years Ph.D. Preparatory Degree Multiple Areas of Concentration Emphasis on Theology and Biblical Languages
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Master of DivinityMDIV |
92 credits / 3-4 years The Premier Pastoral Degree Multiple Areas of Concentration Emphasis on Bible, Theology, and Languages
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Master of Arts in Biblical Literature & LanguagesMABLL |
77 credits / 2-3 years Ph.D. Preparatory Degree Concentration on Biblical Languages Emphasis on Textual Criticism
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Master of Arts in Biblical StudiesMABS |
60 credits / 3-4 years A Professional Ministry Degree Multiple Areas of Concentration Emphasis on Bible and Theology
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Master of Arts in Christian MinistryMACM |
47 credits / 1-2 years A Professional Ministry Degree Multiple Areas of Concentration Emphasis on Bible and Theology
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Master of Theological StudiesMTS |
42 credits / 1 year Intensive Format Academic Degree Available at Main Campus and STS Teaching Sites Emphasis on Practical Theology
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Diploma Programs |
36-42 credits / 1-2 years Multiple Diploma Options Available for Credit or Audit For Students without a BA or BS Degree
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Shepherds has provided a place where I could simultaneously grow in godliness and engage in rigorous studies. The Lord has used this time to strengthen my marriage, my theological convictions, and my confidence for ministry.
Jeff D. – Houston, TX
Shepherds Theological Seminary is a special place. It is an institution where I gained sound biblical training, but also observed practical Christ-like servant-leadership in the faculty and staff day-in and day-out.
Joel F. – Atlanta, GA
STS has given me the confidence to dig into the original languages, to teach what the text is actually saying, to counsel with the Scriptures, and to make committed disciples who are passionate about following Jesus.
Anthony D. – Tampa, FL