Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) 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):
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
Certificate in Christian Studies
5-9 hours
12-15 hours
PT 5000 - Personal Ministry Assessment
TUITION: $385.00 per credit hour (compare to ~$635.00 per credit hour on Trinity’s main campus in Deerfield, IL). 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.
http://divinity.tiu.edu/admissions-financial-aid/apply-now/
1 hour 2 hours
For 2, 3 or 4-Credit Hour Weekend Courses:
Field Education (2 Semesters)
0 hours
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.
Courses meet at: High Point Church 7702 Old Sauk Road Madison, WI 53717 608.836.3236
TUITION REFUND SCHEDULE
Capstone Project
Total for MATS Degree Program:
Spring Semester 2016
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 2016 Madison Registration Guide - Updated 12/03/2015
“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 November 16
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 reactivated.
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 $385.00 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.”
Spring 2016 Courses
Deepen your understanding of the Gospel!
Fridays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM; Saturdays, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
NT 5000: Introduction to New Testament Study the literature, history and theology and criticism of the New Testament. Build a firm foundational understanding of God’s Word. MATS Biblical Studies / MDiv Prerequisite. Dr. Woody Anderson, 4 semester credit hours. Jan. 8-9; Feb. 5-6; Mar. 4-5; Apr. 8-9; Apr. 29-30.
Email:
[email protected]
HM 5000: Theology and Methodology of Biblical Preaching Study the theological foundations for preaching and a critical analysis of the process of sermon preparation with an emphasis upon biblical integrity and structural soundness. MATS Practical Studies elective; M.Div. core. Dr. Jared Alcántara, 2 semester credit hours. Jan. 15-16; Feb. 19-20; Mar. 18-19.
PT 5000: Personal Assessment and Ministry Orientation Designed to assist in personal assessment of character temperament, learning style, talents, abilities and gifts, ministry and relational skills, and other traits relevant to ministry. Based on these assessments, students will develop a personal plan to accomplish their goals through degree course work leading up to an integrative paper at the culmination of their degree program. $40 materials fee for the course. MATS / M.Div. Core. Dr. Phil Sell, 1 semester credit hour. Jan. 29-30. 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.
For any registration questions, please contact
Trinity Records
[email protected] or 847-317-8050
Planning Ahead
Purpose in your Program We plan to offer the following Madison Extension courses during 2016-2017 (subject to change): ST 5101 Theology I: Introduction to Theology (3 cr.) CH 5010 History of Christianity (4 cr.) Counseling Course Elective (2-3 cr.) Please see information.
http://www.teds.edu/madison
earned his PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary. He is an Assistant Professor of Homiletics at TEDS. His teaching and research is primarily in Homiletics. He was born and raised in New Jersey and gave his life to Christ at the age of fourteen. He is half-Latino (Honduran) and halfwhite. He has served as youth pastor and associate pastor in Illinois, Massachusetts, and Oregon, and, from 2010-2014, he was a part-time teaching pastor in Ewing, New Jersey. He is an ordained Baptist minister. Jared lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife Jennifer, and their three daughters. He plays piano, enjoys disc golf, and is a rabid Philadelphia Eagles fan. He started at Trinity in 2014.
Dr. Jared Alcántara
Weekend Format Courses:
Trinity Central
[email protected] or 847-317-4200
Spring 2016 Faculty
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Dr. Garwood “Woody” Anderson earned his PhD from Marquette University. He currently serves as Professor of New Testament and Greek at Nashotah House. Prior to his arrival at Nashotah House, Anderson was on the faculty of Asbury Theological Seminary (Orlando, FL campus). He has also taught as a visiting professor at Bethel Theological Seminary, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Reformed Theological Seminary, and the West African Theological Seminary in Lagos, Nigeria. His research focuses on narrative approaches to reading the gospels, the parables of Jesus, Pauline soteriology, and the theological appropriation of the New Testament. His hobbies include sports of all kinds and music—especially classical, English choral music and jazz. Dr. Anderson is married to Dawn, and they have three adult children: Thaddaeus, Lindsay, and Lauren. Email:
[email protected]
Dr. Phil Sell is director of Supervised Ministries and associate professor of Pastoral Theology at TEDS. He earned his PhD at the University of Iowa and has pastored a church in Sherman, TX for five years. He has served on the educational staff of churches in Iowa and Ohio, giving oversight to strategy, leadership development, and small group ministry. 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. 2) Most students looking for academic credit enroll as a visiting student and make a specific 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. First-time 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.
