The Master of Theology (Th.M.) is a graduate theology degree that focuses on academic research. It is considered the equivalent of a master of sacred theology (S.T.M), and the Association of Theological Schools views both degrees as a minimum requirement for teaching in a seminary, divinity school or theology school. In addition to the seminaries with a Th.M. program, there are also many theology schools that offer this type of degree.
Most accredited Th.M. degree programs require students to have a bachelor degree before enrolling, and some may ask for a master degree of some sort. Students normally enroll in Th.M. programs as preparation for doctoral work or an academic field, although some seminaries offer Th.M.s in place of master of divinity (M.Div.) degrees.
Th.M. degrees generally focus on a specific field of study.
Accredited Seminaries with Master of Theology Degrees
- Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (Master of Theology)
- Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (Master of Theology)
- Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Master of Theology)
Th.M. Degrees — Church History and Historical Theology
- Fuller Theological Seminary (Th.M. in Theology with Church History/Historical Theology focus)
- Western Seminary (Th.M. with Historical Theology focus)
Th.M. Degrees — Cultural Studies
- Fuller Theological Seminary (Th.M. in Theology with Theology and Culture focus)
Th.M. Degrees — Ethics
- Fuller Theological Seminary (Th.M. in Theology with Christian Ethics focus)
- Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Th.M. with Ethics focus)
Th.M. Degrees — Homiletics and Preaching
- Fuller Theological Seminary (Th.M. in Theology with Worship and Preaching focus)
Th.M. Degrees — Missiology
- Fuller Theological Seminary (Th.M. in Intercultural Studies)
Th.M. Degrees — New Testament Studies
- Denver Seminary (Th.M. with New Testament track)
- Fuller Theological Seminary (Th.M. in Theology with New Testament focus)
- Western Seminary (Th.M. with New Testament focus)
Th.M. Degrees — Old Testament Studies
- Denver Seminary (Th.M. with Old Testament track)
- Fuller Theological Seminary (Th.M. in Theology with Old Testament focus)
- Western Seminary (Th.M. with Old Testament focus)
Th.M. Degrees — Practical Theology
- Fuller Theological Seminary (Th.M. in Theology with Practical Theology focus)
- Western Seminary (Th.M. with Pastoral Theology focus)
Th.M. Degrees — Systematic Theology
- Denver Seminary (Th.M. with Theology track)
- Fuller Theological Seminary (Th.M. in Theology with Theology focus)
- Western Seminary (Th.M. with Systematic Theology focus)
Korean Th.M. Degrees
- Fuller Theological Seminary (Th.M. taught in Korean)
Looking for more seminary degrees? Check out:
- Doctor of Philosophy degrees
- Doctor of Theology degrees
- Doctor of Ministry degrees
- Master of Sacred Theology Degrees
- Master of Divinity degrees
Alternatively, see all the academic and professional theology degrees.