Applied Theology

Cultivate your knowledge and skills for biblically and theologically informed ministry, service, and cultural engagement.

Applied Theology

The Applied Theology concentration is concerned with the personal application of faith as lived experience. Under the guidance of faculty members who have spent significant portions of their lives immersed in the practice of ministry, this concentration provides opportunity for the integration of theory and practice relevant to Christian service in the church, parachurch, mission, or society at large. The concentration includes an eight-month field education experience, normally beginning in September and ending in April.

Concentration Coordinator: Ross Hastings

Note: 

  • The Applied Theology concentration is available only for the MATS program. The corresponding concentration for the MDiv is called Pastoral Ministry.

 

MATS Requirements

For an Applied Theology concentration, you will need to complete the following Concentration Requirements in addition to the Foundational Core Courses listed on the MATS program page.

Courses Credit Hours
Soul of Ministry (APPL 500) 3
Missional Church (APPL 581) 3

One of the following:

 3
Applied Theology seminar 3

One of the following:

  • Exam Track
    • Comprehensive Examination (3 credits)
    • Applied Theology electives* (6 credits)
    • General electives (15 credits)
  • Thesis Track
    • Advanced Research Methods & Writing (INDS 725) (3 credits)
    • Thesis (6 credits)
    • Applied Theology electives (3 credits)
    • General electives (12 credits)
 24

*Courses starting with APPL, MARK, and WRLD count toward Applied Theology electives.

Worksheet

Download the Applied Theology Worksheet (PDF) to keep track of your program and concentration requirements.