Diploma of Theological Studies

Systematic & Historical Theology for General Service in the Church

Systematic & Historical Theology for General Service in the Church

Program Overview

The MATS and DTS programs are designed to prepare students to be better equipped for serving the Lord in various capacities in the church. This program has an emphasis on Systematic & Historical Theology.

44

Credit Hours

$100
$200

Per Credit Hour

3-5

Est. Years to Complete

Residential
or Online

Formats

Exegetical Theology

19

Hours

Historical Theology

9

Hours

Systematic Theology

11

Hours

Practical Theology

Hours

Electives

4

Hours

Academic Prep

1

Hour

Program Details

The MATS and DTS programs are designed to prepare students to be better equipped for serving the Lord in various capacities in the church. This program has an emphasis on Systematic & Historical Theology.

Individuals who do not aspire to the vocational ministry are welcome to enroll in CBTS and take courses for credit as Master of Arts in Theological Studies or Diploma of Theological Studies students. All of these students must complete an application form and be accepted after interviewing with a member of the Admissions Team. Upon acceptance and receipt of the registration fee, information for distance learners (text books, access code for streaming or downloading lectures, etc.) will be sent to the applicant. Continuation as a student is subject to the discretion of the faculty and administration of CBTS.

Similar to the Master of Divinity program, usually only individuals who are at least 21 years of age, hold a Bachelor’s Degree and are members in good standing of an evangelical church shall be eligible for acceptance to the Master of Arts in Theological Studies program. Those meeting these qualifications without a Bachelor’s Degree shall be eligible for acceptance to the Diploma of Theological Studies program. The administration of CBTS reserves the right to waive any or all of these entrance requirements or to decline the application of any man to CBTS at its own discretion.

A total of 44 credit hours is necessary to complete this curriculum, which students are expected to complete within 6 years.

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Fees are structured with the express purpose of encouraging students to maintain diligence and consistency in their studies. The faster a student completes his course of studies, the lower his overall cost will be. Textbooks fees not included in calculation.

Who We Are

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CBTS is keenly aware of the crucial need to be pastorally concerned and to mentor men throughout their educational experience. All of our professors are either pastors or former pastors.

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How It Works

Flexible Learning Options

CBTS combines the best of the in-person classroom experience with the flexibility of taking courses online. You can enroll in courses at any time, from anywhere, and take as many courses as you like, allowing you to prepare for ministry while remaining in your own local church.

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If you are interested in studying at CBTS, the first step is to fill out the application form. Questions? We'd be happy to help.