This graduate theological degree is a partnership between Tyndale Seminary and Booth University College. It’s the only graduate theological program in the world to offer a specialization in Salvation Army studies.
Overview
This is a Tyndale-based Master of Theological Studies in Salvation Army studies. It's accredited with the Association of Theological Schools in the Unites States and Canada. The widely-recognized accreditation allows eligible graduates to pursue advanced degrees or transfer courses to other seminaries in North America.
Graduates will receive:
- a degree from Tyndale University College and Seminary
- a certificate of expertise in Salvation Army studies from Booth University College
Courses come in a variety of formats for flexibility. You can take the full degree online. Some courses will also be offered in modular formats, livestreamed, or taught in person at Tyndale Seminary in Toronto.
Salvation Army Specialization
Booth University College’s School for Continuing Studies designs and delivers the Salvation Army specialized courses. They’re rooted in The Salvation Army's 150-year history of meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in society. Salvation Army scholars and practitioners will guide your studies in the history and theology of The Salvation Army and its Wesleyan heritage. You'll gain a deeper understanding of The Salvation Army within the broader church. You'll analyze social and moral issues and explore the global mission of The Salvation Army in today’s world.
How to Apply
The admissions process is through Tyndale Seminary. For more information or to apply, contact Tyndale Seminary Admissions: admissions@tyndale.ca, 416-218-6757, or 1-877-TYNDALE.
For more information on the program requirements, view Tyndale Seminary’s information on the MTS in Salvation Army Studies.
Courses
- 18 required courses (course numbers are Tyndale Seminary course codes)
Bible, Theology, and History (7 courses)*
- BIBL 0501 Biblical Interpretation
- HIST 0561 History of Christianity I
- HIST 0562 History of Christianity II
- NEWT 0522 New Testament Theology and History
- OLDT 0511 Old Testament Theology and History
- THEO 0531 Systematic Theology I
- THEO 0532 Systematic Theology II
Ministry Formation (3 courses)*
- LEAD 0510 Leadership Development
- MISS 0782 Gospel, Church and Culture
- SPIR 0700 Spiritual Formation
Salvation Army Studies Core Courses (6 of the following)
- SALV 0501 Agents of Change in the Salvation Army
- SALV 0502 Salvation Army Missiology
- SALV 0503 The Salvation Army and Ethical Issues
- SALV 0504 The Salvation Army and the Bible
- SALV 0505 The Wesleyan Heritage of the Salvation Army
- SALV 0570 Directed Reading and Research
- SALV 0670 Topics in Salvation Army History
- SALV 0671 Topics in Salvation Army Theology
- SALV 0799 Salvation Army Studies Thesis
Free Electives (2 courses)
- Two courses through Tyndale Seminary
*Courses in these categories are part of Tyndale Seminary's regular curricular offerings
Admission Requirements
Review the admission requirements for this program, plus specific details for mature students, international students, and high school equivalencies for applicants outside Manitoba.
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