CURRICULUM MASTER OF THEOLOGY (M.TH) PROGRAM
Jefferson Theological Seminary

Master of Theology (Th.M.) Curriculum – Jefferson Theological Seminary

Year 1 – Foundational & Advanced Theological Studies

Year/SemesterCreditsCourse Title
Semester 1 (15–18 Credits)3Advanced Hermeneutics & Exegesis
3Systematic Theology I: God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit
3Old Testament Theology & Interpretation
3Church History I: Early Church to Reformation
3Research Methodology & Theological Writing
3Elective: Biblical Languages (Hebrew/Greek) or Apologetics

| Semester 2 (15–18 Credits) | 3 | Systematic Theology II: Salvation, Church, and Eschatology |
| | 3 | New Testament Theology & Interpretation |
| | 3 | Church History II: Reformation to Modern Era |
| | 3 | Biblical Ethics & Christian Worldview |
| | 3 | Elective: Pastoral Theology or Mission Studies |
| | 3 | Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Theology |

Year 2 – Specialization & Thesis

Year/SemesterCreditsCourse Title
Semester 3 (15–18 Credits)3Advanced Biblical Exposition & Preaching
3Comparative Theology & World Religions
3Elective: Christian Leadership & Administration or Church Planting
3Elective: Theology of the Holy Spirit or Christian Ethics
3Thesis Research & Proposal Development
3Practicum: Teaching or Ministry Internship

| Semester 4 (15–18 Credits) | 6 | Thesis Writing & Defense |
| | 3 | Advanced Christian Apologetics |
| | 3 | Elective: Eschatology & Prophecy or Biblical Counseling |
| | 3 | Seminar: Theological Trends & Challenges in the 21st Century |
| | 3 | Final Ministry Practicum or Capstone Project |

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