Degrees at a Glance

ÃÛÌÒ½´Perkins offers many master’s degrees to serve your ministry goals. Listed below are five of the possible master's degree options at ÃÛÌÒ½´Perkins School of Theology.

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Purpose: To prepare for ordination to Word, sacrament, order and service
Length: 73 hours (3 years)
Location: Dallas and Houston-Galveston (hybrid)
Internship: Yes
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Master of Arts in Ministry (M.A.M.)

Purpose: To prepare for leadership in community and church ministry
Length: 37 hours (1.5 years)
Location: Dallas and Houston-Galveston (hybrid)
Internship: Yes
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Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)

Purpose: To provide basic understanding of the theological disciplines as a foundation for further graduate study, for enhancement of lay leadership roles or for personal enrichment
Length: 48 hours (2 years)
Location: Dallas
Internship: No. Thesis required.
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Master of Sacred Music (M.S.M.)

Purpose: To prepare for professional church music leadership
Length: 48 hours (2 years)
Location: Dallas
Internship: Supervised practicum
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Master of Theology (Th.M.)

Purpose: To enhance a student’s ministry through advanced study, examining a specific interest in Christianity or preparing for doctoral studies.
Length: 24 hours (1 year)
Location: Dallas
Internship: No. Thesis or portfolio required.
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