MASTER of. THEOLOGY in REFORMATION STUDIES at

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1 MASTER of THEOLOGY in REFORMATION STUDIES at RTS ORLANDO

2 Welcome to Reformed Theological Seminary. This brochure is designed to answer questions regarding the RTS Orlando Master of Theology Degree in Reformation Studies. To learn more about the RTS Orlando Th.M. program, or to download an application, we encourage you to visit our website at orlando.rts.edu We pray our Lord will bless your endeavors to know and serve Him more fully with A mind for truth. A heart for God.

3 TH M MASTER OF THEOLOGY DEGREE IN REFORMATION STUDIES COURSE GUIDE orlando.rts.edu

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5 MASTER of THEOLOGY in REFORMATION STUDIES at RTS ORLANDO W h y P u r s u e a T h.m. i n r e f o r m a t i o n s t u d i e s? The Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree at RTS Orlando is an advanced academic degree that offers in-depth training through a unique lens of Reformation events and theology. Many individuals who have completed a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree remain hungry for substantial answers to their deeper questions: Pastors probing significant questions in ministry and theology; Individuals preparing for doctorate (Ph.D.) studies; International students preparing to teach in their native countries; Anyone desiring a deeper knowledge of the Reformation and its relevance to contemporary thought. T H M W h y S t u d y a t R T S O r l a n d o? RTS Orlando is the only seminary that offers a Th.M. specifically in Reformation Studies. The modular structure is flexible, specifically designed to accommodate busy professionals. An outstanding cadre of guest and resident faculty teach seminars and mentor in one-on-one tutorials. The RTS Orlando library offers excellent resources, including the Nicole Collection a library of early 16th and 17th century theological works.

6 E r i c W a t k i n s Pastor of Reformation Orthodox Presbyterian Church Oviedo, FL Continuing education is a commodity encouraged in most professions, but not always to those in ministry. As the pastor of a young church, I have found the Th.M. program in Reformation Studies at RTS Orlando to be not only accessible, but very helpful. The modular course structure makes taking courses convenient. The class discussions are lively and fruitful, and the feedback from the various professors has not only helped my research abilities, but my thinking as well. I honestly believe that this program has helped my preaching and made me a better pastor a more reformed pastor. In a day and age when the pastor-scholar model has been exchanged for the pastor-businessman model, this program offers a refreshing opportunity to consider the church s struggles biblically, theologically and historically, and thereby to lead the church forward with a knowledge of whence she came.

7 H o w C a n I C o n t i n u e L e a r n i n g W h i l e M e e t i n g M i n i s t r y O b l i g a t i o n s? The Th.M. in Reformation Studies is designed with full-time pastors and professionals in mind. It employs a modular seminar format to draw busy students into a richer understanding of the church throughout history. Two different one-week seminars are offered twice each year (January and June) on the Orlando campus. Classroom sessions include lectures, tutorials, and student research. Each seminar is then followed by ten weeks of electronic communication between professor and student while a formal research paper is developed and completed. T H M W h a t a r e t h e D e g r e e R e q u i r e m e n t s? The Th.M. in Reformation Studies consists of 8 seminars of which 3 are required core courses and the remaining 5 are electives. Students must also complete a 20,000-word thesis to earn the degree. 3 Core Courses 9 Hours 5 Elective Courses 15 Hours Th.M. Thesis 6 Hours TOTAL 30 Hours

8 L a r r y S i e k a w i t c h Instructor at Elim Bible Institute Lima, NY The Th.M. program at RTS Orlando is phenomenal. I felt called to further study for teaching purposes, but it was difficult to find a program that fit my schedule as a pastor. With the module structure and format I was able to do the studies and remain a pastor as well as keep my sanity. The quality of the faculty was great. Where else can you go and get one-on-one attention from world renowned scholars? The class size and the one-onone mentoring with the professor ensured my success in the program; this was crucial because the program is very challenging. I definitely received a great education in Reformation Studies. What I gained from the Th.M. program has helped me considerably. I am now teaching at a Bible College and absolutely loving it. This program was invaluable to my success in the Ph.D. program at the University of Wales. It prepared me for rigorous study at the doctoral level. I would not have made it without the preparation I received at RTS. I highly encourage anyone to enroll in the Th.M. program at RTS Orlando. It will change your life!

9 F a c u l t y o f H i g h e s t D i s t i n c t i o n The resident teaching faculty are all theological scholars with distinguished records of research and writing. Frank A. James III. (D.Phil., Oxford; Ph.D., Westminster/Philadelphia) Charles S. MacKenzie (Ph.D., Princeton) John Muether (M.A.R. Westminster/Philadelphia; M.S.L.S., Simmons College) In addition, the following distinguished scholars have contributed to the program with their vast and diverse expertise: T H M Justin S. Holcomb (Ph.D., Emory) Peter N. Brooks (Ph.D., Cambridge) Hughes Oliphant Old (Th.D., University of Neuchatel/Switzerland) Herman Selderhuis (Th.D., Theological University of Apeldorn/ the Netherlands) John Franke (D.Phil., Oxford)

10 W h a t A r e t h e A d m i s s i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s? Completion of a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary A minimum of a 3.0 grade point average on all previous graduate theological studies A 500-word Thesis Proposal (submitted with application) that demonstrates research and writing capabilities RTS Orlando 1231 Reformation Dr. Oviedo, FL admissions.orlando@rts.edu orlando.rts.edu

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