Program Overview
We offer two rigorous theological training programs designed to equip men and women for ministry. Whether you’re pursuing teaching, pastoral care, or church planting, our programs provide the foundation for faithful, thoughtful service in the church and beyond.
Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S)
The Master of Theological Studies is a 2–3 year program designed to prepare men and women for faithful and healthy ministry within the local church and broader Christian community. This degree emphasizes both theological depth and practical ministry skills, forming students in character, doctrine, and ministry competency. A prior Bachelor’s degree is required.
Throughout the program, students are mentored by experienced pastors and teachers in a learning community that fosters spiritual growth, biblical understanding, and ministry readiness. Graduates will demonstrate the following core competencies:
• Healthy Christian spirituality
• Biblical literacy and sound hermeneutics
• Faithfulness to historic Christian theology
• A clear ecclesiology and missiology
• Familiarity with church history and theological traditions
The program consists of core courses alongside mandatory mini-seminars. To complete the MTS in two years, students typically take three courses per semester.
This degree is accredited by Gateway Seminary (www.gs.edu).
Master of Divinity (MDiv)
The Master of Divinity is a 3–4 year degree intended to prepare men for pastoral ministry and/or church planting. Rooted in classical Protestant theology and ministry practice, the program trains men to serve as biblically faithful, theologically grounded, and spiritually mature leaders in local churches. A prior Bachelor’s degree is required.
The MDiv includes all MTS-level competencies, with additional emphasis on expository preaching, cultural engagement, theological leadership, and pastoral care. Students complete core modules, guided mentorship, and contextual ministry practice. Those finishing in three years take three modules per semester and complete a thesis or major ministry project.
Graduates will be equipped to:
Preach and teach the Scriptures faithfully and clearly
Shepherd and care for God’s people with wisdom and love
Engage the culture with the Gospel thoughtfully and persuasively
Lead in worship, discipleship, and mission with theological depth.
This degree is accredited by Gateway Seminary (www.gs.edu).
CORE COURSES
School of Theology
Old Testament Introduction I & II
New Testament Introduction I & II
Church History I & II
Christian Theology I & II
Biblical Hermeneutics
School of Christian Theology
Introduction to Ministry Formation
Reflection on Ministry Formation
Leadership in Ministry Practicum I & II
School of Global Missions
Basic Evangelism
ELECTIVE COURSES
Language Electives
Greek 1 & 2
Hebrew 1 & 2
Other Electives
Pastoral Theology
Preaching
Cross-Cultural Mission
Finnish Church History & Major Themes in Finnish Theology
Patristics
Theological Reading Module
