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.
DEGREE OVERVIEW
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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For more info on our degree programs, see our academic catalog.
ACADEMIC INITIATIVES & RESOURCES
Israel Initiative
One of the most unique aspects about studying at STS is our free study trip to Israel. To learn more about the STS Israel Initiative, click here.
Center for Research in Biblical Manuscripts and Inscriptions
CRBMI provides advanced teaching and research in biblical textual criticism and manuscript studies. To learn more about CRBMI, click here.
Poimenas
Poimenas is a publication of Shepherds Theological Seminary covering a wide array of topics of interest to Christian pastors and scholars, including theology, languages, and culture. To learn more about Poimenas, click here.