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 Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts 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 learning modules alongside mandatory mini-seminars. To complete the MA in two years, students typically take three modules per semester.

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 Reformed 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 MA-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

CORE MODULES

Year 1

  • Introduction to Classical Christian Education (7 weeks)

  • Introduction to the Old Testament (14 weeks)

  • Hermeneutics & Biblical Theology (14 weeks)

  • Exegetical Method: Ephesians (14 weeks)

  • Church History – Major Theologians (7 weeks)

  • Ecclesiology, Mission, and Church Planting (7 weeks)

Year 2

  • Spiritual Formation (7 weeks)

  • Introduction to the New Testament (7 weeks)

  • Reformed Theological Heritage (7 weeks)

  • Preaching / Communication (7 weeks)

  • Biblical Counselling (7 weeks)

  • Thesis / Project (7 weeks)

ELECTIVE MODULES

Language Electives

  • Greek 1 & 2

  • Hebrew 1 & 2

    Other Electives

  • Pastoral Theology

  • Cross-Cultural Mission

  • Finnish Church History & Major Themes in Finnish Theology

  • Patristics

  • Theological Reading Module