Master of Arts in Theological Studies 42 Flexible Credits
The Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) degree is designed to provide a breadth of study in Biblical, theological, historical and global areas, and is appropriate for those seeking a general theological degree at the Master’s level. There are NO language requirements (Greek, Hebrew, etc.) for the MATS degree. The MATS is an appropriate degree for those who work in churches and parachurch organizations (vocational and volunteer), as well as for missionaries and for those preparing for further graduate study.*
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) Curriculum (in Semester Credit-Hours):
Certificate in Christian Studies 24 credits of Awesomeness
The Certificate in Christian Studies (CERT) is designed for persons who desire to take seminary course work, but do not wish to enroll in a degree program. It is also an appropriate course of study for persons who have not yet decided on a degree program but who wish to experience seminary coursework, or to clarify their ministry calling. The CERT combines coursework throughout the Trinity curriculum and requires a minimum of 24 semester credit-hours to complete. Students are encouraged to select a breadth of courses from the various departments of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Course Tuition
Quality and Affordability Biblical Studies (Includes OT & NT) Recommend: OT 5000, NT 5000
8-12 hours
Theological Studies (ST, PR, CC, BE) 9-12 hours Recommend: ST 5101, ST 5102, ST 5103, ST 7395, PR 5500 Historical & Global Studies (CH, ME) Recommend: CH 5010, CH 5060, ME 5000, ME 7860 Electives Recommend: Select from across the curriculum
5-9 hours
12-15 hours
PT 5000 - Personal Ministry Assessment
AUDITORS: $200.00 per course. Auditing is an excellent way to participate in a formal yet fun academic classroom. No academic credit is given for auditing, but auditors have the opportunity to learn the course material at a greatly reduced financial commitment. However, auditing spots may be limited, so please register early. First-time auditors will need to complete an online Visiting Student Application (VSA) for Trinity.
TUITION REFUND SCHEDULE 1 hour
Capstone Project
2 hours
Field Education (2 Semesters)
0 hours
Total for MATS Degree Program:
TUITION: $375.00 per credit hour (compare to ~$620.00 per credit hour on Trinity’s main campus in Deerfield, IL).
For 2- or 3-Credit Hour Weekend Courses:
Courses meet at: High Point Church 7702 Old Sauk Road Madison, WI 53717 608.836.3236
Prior to the 1st Saturday class . . . . . . . 100% refund Prior to the 2nd Saturday class . . . . . . .50% refund Once the 2nd Saturday class starts. . . . .No refund
42 hours
*Most courses taken through Extension toward the MA/TS degree may be counted toward one of Trinity’s on-campus Masters degree programs, including the Master of Divinity. Certain limitations may apply. Contact your Extension Coordinator or TEDS Admissions for more information.
Spring Semester 2015
Visit Trinity Evangelical Divinity School online at: http://www.teds.edu/extension/ http://www.teds.edu/madison Or contact Trinity’s Extension Office directly at: 1.800.588.7705 Spring 2015 Madison Registration Guide - Updated 11/07/2014
“We speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.” - 1 Thess. 2:4 -
Registration Instructions Registration Begins Nov. 17
NEW Students Before taking your first course, you will need to fill out the online application forms (Visiting Student Application (VSA) for credit or for audit, or Application to a degree program) and be admitted as a student. Most students start as visiting students. Trinity IT will confirm your status as a current student before they can give out your login credentials, so ALL new students will need to go through the Admissions process before IT can help them. The Visiting Student Application can be found at the bottom of the page linked here: http://divinity.tiu.edu/admissions-financial-aid/apply-now/
Active CURRENT Students Recent students should be able to login to the myTIU dashboard using the login credentials provided by Trinity IT. Please remember that the username and password for your myTIU dashboard are NOT the same as your old TriNet* credentials, however, they ARE the same as the credentials you may have been given for Moodle access, or if you have taken a class on the Deerfield campus. *TriNet is no longer supported.
Inactive CURRENT Students If you have a myTIU (Moodle) login, but it’s been over a year since taking a course, you may be classified as 'inactive' in Trinity’s system. You may still be able to login to the dashboard, but if you cannot register for courses, you will need to contact Trinity Central (
[email protected], 847-317-4200) or Records (
[email protected], 847-317-8050) in order to be re-activated.
Registration Go to the Registration tab on the my.tiu.edu dashboard. Search for TEDS Extension courses under “Masters Program.” Pay careful attention to the course dates and location. Click “Add” to register for a particular course. Check out the “Your Schedule” at the bottom of the page to confirm registration.
Tuition Payment See the Bill Payment tab on the my.tiu.edu dashboard to pay course tuition. Use $375.00 per credit hour for Madison. You will need to pay your tuition directly to Trinity. Credit/debit card payments are accepted. You may pay online at the time of registration, or you may print out your invoice and mail it in to Trinity with a check made payable to “Trinity International University.”
For any registration questions, please contact Trinity Central
[email protected] or 847-317-4200 Trinity Records
[email protected] or 847-317-8050
Spring 2015 Courses
Deepen your understanding of the Gospel!
Weekend Format Courses: Fridays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM; Saturdays, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
PR 5500: Apologetics An introduction to the discipline of Christian apologetics and evangelism, and its place in Christian ministry. Selected intellectual challenges to the core Christian claims for contemporary culture (e.g., the existence of God, the problem of evil, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, religious pluralism), along with Christian responses to those challenges, are explored. MATS Biblical Studies / MDiv Core Harold Netland, 2 semester hours. Jan. 16-17; Feb. 20-21; Mar. 27-28.
ST 5102: Theology II: Christ, Man, Sin and Salvation Study the person and work of Christ, the nature of man as a creature, sinner and saint, and the nature and application of salvation. MATS Theological Studies / MDiv Core David Luy, 3 semester hours. Jan. 23-24; Feb. 6-7; Feb. 27-28; Apr. 10-11. NOTE: Students enrolling in TEDS Extension courses will need to establish an online MyTIU account to access the Moodle course management system. A working computer with internet connection will be required to download course resources, and complete/submit course assignments. Please see the registration instructions column to the left for more information.
Planning Ahead
Purpose in your Program We plan to offer the following Madison Extension courses during the 2015-2016 academic year*: NT 5000 Introduction to New Testament (4 cr.) CM 5000 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling (3 cr.) PT 5000 Personal Assessment and Ministry Orientation (1 cr.) ST 5103 Theology III: Holy Spirit, Church, Last Things (3 cr.) HM 5000 Theology and Methodology of Biblical Preaching (2 cr.) *Subject to change. Please see http://www.teds.edu/madison for latest course information.
Spring 2015 Faculty
Experts in their Fields of Study
is professor of philosophy of religion and international studies at TEDS. He began teaching at Trinity in 1993. Prior to coming to Trinity Dr. Netland was a missionary in Japan with the Evangelical Free Church of America. He was in Kyoto for one year and in Tokyo for eight years. Dr. Netland taught at Tokyo Christian University for four years prior to coming to Trinity. Dr. Netland received the BA in Biblical Studies and History from Biola College, and then earned the MA and PhD in Philosophy from Claremont Graduate School where he studied under Professor John Hick. He has done postdoctorate work at the International Christian University (Tokyo), where he studied Japanese language and culture, and at Fuller Theological Seminary, where he studied theology and missions. Dr. Netland’s areas of expertise include religious pluralism, epistemology of religion, apologetics, and missions in East Asia.
Dr. Harold Netland
Email:
[email protected]
Dr. David Luy earned his PhD in Religious Studies from Marquette University. Dr. Luy is Assistant Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at TEDS and a member of the American Academy of Religion as well as the Evangelical Theological Society. He has a forthcoming book with Fortress Press entitled, Dominus Mortis: Martin Luther on the Incorruptibility of God in Christ. Dr. Luy is animated by a wide range of theological questions. His research centers especially upon the historical development and modern appropriation of reformation theology. He has been is a contributor for Luther Digest and the International Journal of Systematic Theology. Email:
[email protected]
Getting Started
Are you prepared for the experience? 1) A completed four-year undergraduate degree is normally required prior to beginning graduate-level courses through Trinity Extension. However, some Trinity Extension courses may be taken for undergraduate credit. Please contact the Madison Extension Coordinator for more information. 2) Most students looking for academic credit enroll as visiting students and make a program choice later (MATS or Certificate in Christian Studies). 3) Register and pay tuition online through MyTIU on or before the first course meeting. 4) First-time students and those students inactive for over two semesters will need to complete an online Visiting Student Application (VSA) the semester they enroll. Firsttime extension students also should set up an online MyTIU new user account before the first night of class. See the registration instructions for more information.
