Master of Sacred Theology (STM)

The Master of Sacred Theology (STM) degree provides advanced study for:

• Aspiring scholar-teachers preparing for doctoral studies
• Scholars who wish to deepen their training or engage a new field
• Ministers who want to enhance their competency in a specific area of study or professional practice
• A fourth year of preparation for Christian ministry

The STM is an 24-credit degree designed for deepening knowledge, finding one’s scholarly voice and increasing professional competence.

The degree is designed to be completed in one year. Most students complete the degree in two to three semesters depending on the work on their extended paper.