Overview

The Master of Theological Studies program offers two tracks: General or Focused. Within the Focused Track, students can specialize in Scripture and Its Interpretation or Christian Theology and Traditions.

At Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, our MTS degree is designed to be both academically rigorous and flexible by offering significant electives throughout the theology curriculum. Students in the MTS program can select the courses that will best benefit their theological research.

Careers

MTS graduates go on to work as college or seminary professors, pastors, religion teachers, journalists, and missionaries, among other careers for which graduate theological preparation is valuable. Grads also go on to complete a doctoral program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Bible

The Nature of Theology

Approaches in Theology

The Problem of God

Moral Theology

The Early Church

Catholicism Today

Foundations: Religion and Philosophy

Christ, Yesterday and Today

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 479 other Masters in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Formal Application

Application Fee: $60 nonrefundable Pay online

Official Transcripts of all college and university work attempted

Writing two admissions essays

Personal Interview

Three References

Background Check

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8820 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8820 USD / year

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In-State

8820 USD / year

≈ 8820 USD / year

Additional Details

Full time at 18 credits per year: $8,820 / Full time at 24 credits per year: $11,760

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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