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Master of Arts [T.S.] in Spiritual Formation—Equip yourself to answer your call to ministry wherever God calls you through a focused study of scripture, theology, history and spiritual practices within the Wesleyan tradition. As you study the classical texts from the early Church to the present, you’ll not only be grounded in the historic content of the Gospel, but also learn how to integrate your theology into your daily life.
Master of Arts [T.S.] Philosophy & Apologetics—Focus your study in church history, doctrine, ethics, philosophy and systematic theology to develop a Wesleyan theological perspective. Throughout your study, you’ll gain the analytical framework needed to articulate, explain and defend Christian belief and faith credibly, morally and spiritually. Your fresh understanding of historic orthodoxy will allow you not only to enrich the believing community, but also to interact with a non-believing world.
As you complete your degree, you’ll be able to
- Cultivate holy love of God and neighbor through both knowledge and practice in the Christian disciplines of service and grace.
- Understand the essential content, historical development, and philosophical and ethical dimensions of Christian theology.
- Understand the scriptural basis, historical development, and contemporary relevance of the Wesleyan theological perspective.
- Relate Christian theology, history, philosophy, and ethics to contemporary issues and Christian ministry.
*Refer to the Academic Catalog for the exact wording of Program Learning Outcomes.
Advanced Standing
Save time and money with our advanced standing program. Here’s how it works.
If you received a religion major or minor from an accredited college or university, you can receive a maximum of 12 credits toward a Master of Arts degree.
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Admissions Requirements
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Application Deadlines
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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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January 15
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May 15
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August 15
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- Application Form
- $50 non-refundable Application Fee
- Accredited baccalaureate degree
- The MA[TS] program requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Official transcripts from all schools where classes were taken for more than one semester
- Personal history essay (1050-1500 words) 350-500 words per question.
- Share your testimony starting with how you met Jesus Christ. Talk about your growth since that time and what brings you to apply to seminary at this season in your life. Include your thoughts on how you would like to see your faith grow during your time in seminary.
- What draws you to your desired major/area of study? What is your intended outcome upon degree completion? Why is that career or ministry choice meaningful to you?
- Discuss a local, national, and/or international issue and why you are passionate about it.
- Optional: If your GPA is not a good indication of your academic ability, please explain.
- Four required references (references cannot be related to applicant)
- Four references completed on the Admissions Office form at asburyseminary.edu, including a pastoral reference (required) and a professor or academic administrator reference (recommended). Laity or personal acquaintances are accepted.
- For applicants whose primary language is not English, a TOEFL score of 550 (79 internet-based) or an IELTS score of 7.
- Background Check
- A personal interview may be required upon request by the Admissions Committee
Master of Arts [T.S.] Philosophy & Apologetics—Concentrate your study in church history, doctrine, ethics, philosophy and systematic theology to develop analytical viewpoints from the Wesleyan theological perspective.
Complete this 60-hour degree in three years with online classes and three, one-week campus visits. World-renowned scholars integrate theology, history, sociology, ethics and leadership into your coursework that’s designed specifically for your ministry context. Through campus-visits and online courses, you will gain a community of life-long friendships and practical skills to be a creative and innovative ministry leader without uprooting yourself or your family.
Master of Arts [T.S.] Spiritual Formation–Educate and equip yourself to answer your call to ministry through a focused study of scripture, theology, tradition and practices within the Wesleyan tradition.
Complete this 60-hour degree in three years with online classes and four, one-week campus visits. World-renowned scholars integrate theology, history, sociology, ethics and leadership into your coursework that’s designed specifically for your ministry context. Through campus-visits and online courses, you will gain a community of life-long friendships and practical skills to be a creative and innovative ministry leader without uprooting yourself or your family.
Master of Arts [T.S.) with a specialization in Anglican Studies–Become a leader within the Anglican Tradition by deepening your understanding of Anglican ministry, worship and spirituality.
| Hrs |
Course ID |
Course Name |
| Early |
| 3 |
MS501 |
Missional Formation (must be taken in initial 21 hrs at ATS) |
| 3 |
CH501 |
Church History—One |
| 3 |
CH502 |
Church History—Two [PRQ: CH501] |
| 3 |
CS601 |
Christian Ethics |
| 3 |
TH501 |
Basic Christian Doctrine |
| 3 |
NT520 |
New Testament Introduction |
| 3 |
OT520 |
Old Testament Introduction |
| Final |
| 3 |
CD605 |
Gospel Catechesis |
| 3 |
TH601 |
Theology of John Wesley |
| 3 |
NT(IBS)510/511 |
NT(IBS)510 Matthew -or- NT(IBS)511 Mark |
| 3 |
Choose one:
TH610
TH620
TH630 |
TH 610 Triune Theism -or- TH620 Doctrine/Work of Christ -or- TH630 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit |
| 9 |
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General Elective Courses (choose any) |
| 18 |
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Specialization Required/Elective Courses (see below) |
Master of Arts [T.S.] Spiritual Formation Concentration
| Hrs |
Course ID |
Course Name |
| 3 |
SF503 |
Life of Prayer |
| 3 |
SF502 |
Spiritual Life of Christian Leader |
| 3 |
SF625 |
Theology and Spiritual Formation |
| 3 |
SF/TH Elective |
Choose one: SF501-799; TH620; or TH630 |
| 3 |
STF Elective |
Choose one from following nomenclatures: CH, SC, PH, SF or TH Course |
| 3 |
CH/SF720 |
Readings in Christian Spirituality |
Master of Arts [Theological Studies] Philosophy & Apologetics Concentration
| Hrs |
Course ID |
Course Name |
| 3 |
PH501 |
Philosophy of Christian Religion |
| 3 |
PH600 |
Suffering, Tragedy & Christian Faith |
| 3 |
PH605 |
Science & Christian Faith |
| 3 |
PH610 or CS/TH631 |
Christian Apologetics or Public Theology: Engaging the World |
| 3 |
Choose one of the following: |
PH610, PH615, PH701, PH705, CS/TH631, CH/SF720 |
| 3 |
STF Elective |
Choose one: CH, CS, PH, SF or TH (600-700 level) |
Master of Arts [Theological Studies] Anglican Studies Concentration
| Hrs |
Course ID |
Course Name |
| 3 |
CH610 or PH501 |
English Reformation or Philosophy or Christian Religion |
| 3 |
TH615 |
Anglican History & Polity |
| 3 |
TH701 |
Contemporary Theology |
| 3 |
WO620 |
Worship, Prayer, Community in Anglican Tradition |
| 6 |
CH of SF Elective (Choose 2) |
CH610, CH/SF615, Ch701, CH720, SF502, SF625 |
Master of Arts [Theological Studies] Theology and History Concentration
| Hrs |
Course ID |
Course Name |
| 3 |
PH501 |
Philosophy of Christian Religion |
| 3 |
TH 701 |
Contemporary Theology |
| 12 |
TH Electives |
Choose 4 from these nomenclatures: CH/SC/PH/TH |
Asbury Seminary is committed to providing you with a quality theological education and practical skills for a lifetime. We offer more than 400 scholarships annually to help you graduate with minimal debt.
Cost of Attendance
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Degree
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Total Credits
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Cost
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Master of Arts
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60 credits
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$675/credit hour
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Total
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$40,500
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Academic Year 2019-2020
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All Campuses Fall/Spring
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All Campuses Summer
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Technology Fee
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$170 per semester
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$85 per semester
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Graduation Fee
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$200 one-time fee
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$200 one-time fee
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Student Services Fee
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$130 per semester
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$65 per semester
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Scholarships
Institutional scholarships are available through Asbury Theological Seminary. Scholarships are highly competitive and priority consideration is given to those who have completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Asbury Financial Aid Application, and who have been admitted by the Admissions Office by March 1.
Recipients of scholarships must represent strong promise for Christian ministry and demonstrate a financial need.
Some of the scholarships include:
- Mary Whetstone and Walter J. Knabe Scholarship – average award $10,700
- Windgate Scholarship – average award $10,000
- J.C. McPheeters Scholarship – average award $7,000
- Timothy C. Tennent Church Planting and Cross-Cultural Missionary Service Scholarship – average award $4,500
- Leo H. Naughton Scholarship – average award $3,200
- Asbury Deans Scholarship – average award $1,500
