Masters degree in Theological Studies Theological Arts at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

The Master of Arts Theological Studies (MATS) at Austin Presbyterian Theological
Seminary is a general academic degree which both enhances candidates’ basic
knowledge in each of the theological disciplines and allows for concentrated
study in a single discipline.

• enhance general theological comprehension through a broad, foundational
  course of study in the Biblical, Church’s Ministry, and Theological-
  Historical departments;
  
• facilitate the development of more advanced comprehension through elective
  credits for concentration in one of a number of suggested disciplines or through
  a thematic sequence of courses crafted by the candidate in consultation with
  his or her faculty advisor;
  
• strengthen candidates’ understanding of the theological bases of their
  life and work in either church or secular settings; enhance communication,
  educational, and worship leadership skills for those who may minister in congregations;
  help prepare candidates for further graduate study; and
  
• provide ample opportunity for candidates to grow in spiritual depth, moral
  integrity, and intellectual rigor.
  

THEOLOGICAL ARTS: A minimum of thirty credits in addition to the MATS
required courses are selected by the student in consultation with a faculty
advisor, and approved by the director.