Doctrinal Theology
Doctrinal Theology
Theology is the discipline in which we integrate various resources of God’s revelation and human inquiry into as clear an understanding as we can reach of God and his world. Theology is thus the web by which we connect all our thinking as Christians, even as it serves the larger and higher purpose of loving God and serving the world he loves. The Doctrinal Theology concentration gives you the opportunity to explore the doctrines of the Christian faith both broadly and deeply.
Concentration Coordinator: Ross Hastings
MATS Requirements
For a Doctrinal Theology concentration in the Master of Arts in Theological Studies program, you will need to complete the following Concentration Requirements in addition to the Foundational Core Courses listed on the MATS program page.
| Concentration Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Theology I & II (THEO 601 & THEO 602) | 6 |
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One of the following:
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9 |
| History of Christian Doctrine (THEO 608) | 3 |
| Theology seminar | 3 |
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One of the following:
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21 |
The 3 credits of Biblical Languages listed in the Foundational courses are incorporated in this list so that the total credits required for the program is 60.
This concentration requires both Theology I and Theology II from the Foundational Core Courses.
Worksheet
Download the Doctrinal Theology Worksheet (PDF) to keep track of your program and concentration requirements.
MDiv Requirements
For a Doctrinal Theology concentration in the Master of Divinity program, you will need to complete the following courses as part of the Additional Requirements listed on the MDiv program page.
| Concentration Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Theology electives | 6 |
| Theology seminar | 3 |
Featured Faculty
Ross Hastings
Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology
Ross Hastings, a Zimbabwean Scot, holds PhDs in organometallic chemistry and theology. His teaching interests include Trinitarian theology, pastoral theology, theology and spirituality of mission, ethics, and the interface between science and theology.
Jens Zimmermann
J.I. Packer Professor of Theology
Dr. Jens Zimmermann was born and raised in Germany. He studied at the University of British Columbia, earning his first PhD in Comparative Literature in 1997. He taught at UBC briefly before moving on to Trinity Western University, where he held the Canada Research Chair of Interpretation, Religion and Culture from 2006 to 2016. In 2010, Jens earned a second PhD in Philosophy from the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany. While continuing at TWU, he also served as Visiting Professor of Philosophy, Literature & Theology at Regent College from 2016 to 2019. He was also a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge (Trinity Hall, 2017–2018), and a British Academy Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford (Christ Church College, 2018–2019). He is currently Visiting Fellow at the Center for Theology and Modern European Thought at The University of Oxford.