Master of Ministry/Theology
At this level, you will be receiving instruction in different types of criticism. We reject the use of textual, source, or form criticism when it contradicts the divine inspiration, inerrancy, and preservation of the Bible. All Scripture is God-breathed, faithfully preserved, and fully authoritative. For a fuller explanation of our position, see the school's About page.
Courses and requirements.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree
How Long Will This Take a Student?
For a part-time student working (5-8 hours per week, realistic for a busy adult):
Low end: 24–30 months
High end: 30–36 months
For a motivated full-time student (20 hours per week):
Could finish in: 15–18 months
Bottom Line: This is a rigorous, graduate-level workload for the Master of Ministry/Theology. It’s challenging, but entirely within reach for a dedicated student.
Master’s Degree Program Requirements
To successfully earn credit for each course, students are required to:
Submit a 300-word summary for each individual lesson or video, unless otherwise specified.
Write a 1,500-word overview essay for each completed course, providing a detailed summary and key takeaways.
Complete a 3,000-word final essay Choose one course that had the greatest impact on you, and write a 3,000-word final essay offering in-depth analysis, theological reflection, and personal application. This essay should demonstrate critical thinking, sound doctrine, and thoughtful engagement with the course content.
Take a comprehensive final exam after finishing all required coursework. To receive the exam, simply request it by email.
Submit a Master’s Thesis upon completion of all other assignments and courses.
All essays, exam requests, and thesis submissions should be sent to: students@wisdomschoolofchristiantheology.org.
Thesis and Dissertation Writing Guide
For students preparing to write their Master’s thesis, a clear understanding of the research and writing process is essential. The following guide offers detailed instructions on how to develop, structure, and complete a thesis or dissertation at the graduate level. It serves as a practical resource for planning your work from start to finish.
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING A THESIS OR DISSERTATION
Master's Thesis Instructions:
The student will also complete a Master's thesis, ranging from 15,000 to 35,000 words, on one of the following subjects. This thesis must be completed after all other assignments and courses are finished. However, it is strongly advised to begin preparing and researching early, even while completing other coursework.
Thesis Expectations:
The thesis should demonstrate careful biblical exegesis, theological reflection, and scholarly research.
Students must engage deeply with the Word of God as the primary and ultimate authority. Every thesis must be firmly grounded in Scripture, recognizing the Bible as the final and infallible source of truth.
In addition, students are expected to consult conservative, biblically faithful academic sources, such as trusted commentaries, theological works, and scholarly articles that uphold the authority, inspiration, and inerrancy of Scripture. The goal is not to be swayed by liberal theology, but to strengthen biblical convictions through sound, doctrinally solid scholarship.
The thesis must present a clear, biblically-supported argument, with evidence drawn from Scripture first and foremost, and further supported by conservative theological scholarship. The student should demonstrate careful handling of biblical texts, rightly dividing the Word of truth, with application to both theology and the Christian life.
Practical application of the theological topic to Christian life, ministry, or contemporary issues should be included.
Formatting Requirements:
Typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font.
Follow the Chicago Manual of Style format for citations and bibliography.
Include a title page, table of contents, introduction, main body, conclusion, and bibliography.
A minimum of 20 scholarly sources is required:
All sources must be from a conservative, Bible-believing perspective, upholding the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of Scripture.
Evaluation Criteria:
Biblical accuracy and sound theology.
Depth of research and engagement with scholarly sources.
Clarity, organization, and coherence of argument.
Proper use of citations and academic formatting.
Ability to apply theological concepts to Christian life, ministry, or apologetics.
Thesis Topics (Choose One):
The Kingdom of God: Its Present Reality and Future Fulfillment.
The Relationship Between the Old and New Covenants in Christ.
The Doctrine of Election: Biblical and Theological Perspectives.
Christianity and Social Justice: A Theological Examination.
The Nature of Christian Hope: A Study of Resurrection and Eternal Life.
The Theological Implications of the Trinity in Christian Worship and Practice.
The Role of Grace and Works in Justification: A Comparative Study of Pauline and Jamesian Theology.
The Biblical Basis for Christian Stewardship and Environmental Ethics.
The Doctrine of Original Sin and Its Impact on Human Nature and Salvation.
The Role of Women in Early Christian Leadership and Ministry.
The Biblical Foundations of Christian Apologetics and Their Relevance in Contemporary Culture.
The Origin and Membership of the Church: A Biblical and Theological Examination of Its Founding, Identity, and Means of Membership.
The Parables of Jesus: Interpretation and Application in Modern Contexts.
A Biblical and Theological Evaluation of Textual, Form, and Source Criticism: Exposing Their Limitations, Faulty Assumptions, and Impact on the Doctrine of Scripture.
The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of the Early Church.
Biblical Training
https://www.biblicaltraining.org/
You will need to create a free account to take the courses. Simply Follow the instructions, create an account, and take the following courses
The Historical Reliability of the Gospels
History of Philosophy and Christian Thought
The Master's Seminary
Pastoral Counseling - Dr. Stuart Scott 13 lessons
Advanced Biblical Counseling - Dr. John D. Street 13 lessons
Marriage and Family Counseling - Dr. John D. Street 16 lessons
TMS Archives: Theology III (Dr. Craigen) 11 Lessons
Theology IV - Dr. Michael Vlach 27 lessons
The Universal Reign of the Triune God - Dr. Bruce Ware 6 lessons
Historical Theology I - Dr. Nathan Busenitz 25 lessons
Historical Theology II - Dr. Nathan Busenitz 27 lessons
Houseform Apologetics
Daniel Wallace — The Basics of New Testament Textual Criticism
C. S. Lewis Institute
The Cosmological Argument: Basic Apologetics Course with Art Lindsley 20 lessons
Text and Canon Institute
New Testament Textual Criticism 16 lectures
Chaos Theory and the Text of the Old Testament — Dr. Peter Gentry
How the Bible Became the Bible — Dr. Stephen Dempster
Listening to the Dead Sea Scrolls — Dr. Anthony Ferguson
New Testament Textual Criticism Guest Lectures - 12 lectures
American Family Association
NEW TESTAMENT TEXTUAL CRITICISM | Dr. James White 1-16
Bible Study - Source Criticism 1-11- Combine lectures 5-10
Wheaton College
Scot McKnight | Everyday Sacrifice as Everyday Life | 2019 Theology Conference
Wheaton Theology Conference | Panel: Wright, Vanhoozer, Begbie, Bockmuehl, and Humphrey
Fairhaven classes YouTube
The Great Commission 14 lessons
Systematic Theology III 15 lessons
Creation Science videos 21 lessons
Rhetoric in the Bible, part 2
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
803: Advanced Biblical Theology lesson 1
803: Advanced Biblical Theology lesson 2
803: Advanced Biblical Theology lesson 3
803: Advanced Biblical Theology lesson 4
803: Advanced Biblical Theology lesson 5
803: Advanced Biblical Theology lesson 6
803: Advanced Biblical Theology lesson 7
803: Advanced Biblical Theology lesson 8
803: Advanced Biblical Theology lesson 9
803: Advanced Biblical Theology lesson 10
803: Advanced Biblical Theology lesson 11
803: Advanced Biblical Theology video 12 not available
803: Advanced Biblical Theology lesson 13
803: Advanced Biblical Theology lesson 14
Reformed Forum
Schools of Biblical Criticism
Asia Center for Advanced Christian Studies
Advanced Exegesis of Ecclesiastes 17 lessons
Advanced Exegesis of Romans 16 lessons
Advanced Theological Methods 15 lessons
Advanced Biblical Theology 17 lessons
Advanced Biblical Theology 2 15 lessons
Advanced Apologetics 17 lessons
Advanced Church History 17 lessons
Advanced Systematic Theology 16 lessons
Advanced Hermeneutics 17 lessons
Conference on Eschatology 5 lessons
Forman Christian College
Research Methodology Course 2024 19 lessons
If you are seeking our theology degree you must also take the following.
Christian leaders
https://study.christianleaders.org/
You will need to be signed in. click the link below, and take the course. Send in a copy of your transcript from the bottom of your dashboard page. No essay is required for Biblical Greek.
Required Readings for All Students
Click the links below to download or read the books. Then, write a 1,500-word essay on each book, discussing three key areas that had a significant impact on you.
Combine these three readings as 1 book.
Biblical Hermeneutics in Theory and Practice
The Interpretation of Nature & the Bible
Other required reading.
The Pauline epistles: a critical study
FOUNDATIONS OF PENTECOSTAL THEOLOGY
Presuppositional Confrontations
Masters Pentecostal Seminary - Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Textual Criticism Of The Bible