About PTS
Overview
Degree Programs
Doctor of Ministry Degree: The Doctor of Ministry program prepares the student for a life as a Christian servant and leader. The program has a fourfold emphasis:
- to complement the work of the student currently successfully engaged in ministry by exposing him to fresh ideas and lively interchange of ministry concepts with others in active service;
- to provide high-quality training in practical application of his knowledge of the Word of God;
- to give him a proper understanding of and appreciation for the Scriptures as the inerrant, infallible, and authoritative Word of God; and
- to give him a proper understanding of himself in relation to Almighty God and God’s Word as a redeemed sinner who has become a son. The graduate will be able to “rightly divide the Word of Truth” and make his knowledge productive in evangelizing the lost and edifying the saints.
In addition to the General Admission Requirements, the student must have completed three years of post- M.Div. vocational ministry experience. A significant portion should be after the completion of the M.Div. Please contact the Seminary Office for further details.
Master of Divinity Degree: A strong foundation of Bible-content course work is supplemented by training and additional tools to aid in the pastorate. This program aims at the student’s acquisition of sound tools for studying the Scriptures. Comprehensive coverage coupled with technical skills is a hallmark of this curriculum. A unique feature of this M.Div. program is the opportunity to learn practical Christian school applications to prepare the graduate for a well-rounded ministry.
Study for the Master of Divinity includes mastery of a field of knowledge combined with close attention to personal spiritual growth. A minimum of 96 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree is required for the M.Div. degree.
See General Admission Requirements. Master of Divinity students are not required to have majored in Bible on the undergraduate level. A liberal arts baccalaureate degree substantially similar to that of PCC undergraduates is required. Students not holding a standard baccalaureate degree should contact the Seminary Office for admission options.
Master of Arts Degree in Bible Exposition: This program focuses on a mastery of the messages of the verbally inspired Scriptures. It is designed for full-time Christian workers and earnest laymen who hunger for greater knowledge of the Bible. Students study biblical truth as a whole, explore key topics in more depth, and learn practical church and school concepts for a well-rounded ministry.
Up to 8 courses may be taken from Pensacola Theological Seminary distance learning.
Master of Arts Degree in Biblical Languages: This program focuses on God’s Word in the original languages. The biblical doctrines of inspiration and preservation are stressed to instill a loyalty to the Masoretic Text/Textus Receptus and a reverence for the accuracy and integrity of the Authorized Version (KJV). Students acquire and apply sound tools for studying the Scriptures and rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
Up to 3 courses may be taken from Pensacola Theological Seminary distance learning.
Master of Ministry Degree: The Master of Ministry curriculum has three phases.
- Bible content courses, one in Old Testament and one in New Testament, combined with BI 640 Doctrine and History of Preservation of the Text, provide the student with foundational concepts to strengthen his love for God’s Word.
- Master of Ministry courses, both practical and modular, provide the student with refreshing and revitalizing concepts that can be used effectively in current ministry.
- Additional Seminary electives may be chosen to supplement M.Min. modules, allowing the student to gain advanced training in Bible content, theology, or pastoral training.
All M.Min. course work is completed in one-week modules offered in January, May, and August and at other times to be determined. Other Seminary course requirements may be taken at the student’s convenience during one-week modules, summer sessions, the fall or spring semesters, or by distance learning.
In addition to the General Admission Requirements, students must have completed at least three years of ministry experience and are not required to have majored in undergraduate-level Bible.
Master of Church Music Degree: The purpose of this 30-credit-hour degree is to enable the church or Christian school musician to obtain advanced training in choral conducting, voice production, church music philosophy and administration, church music literature, and Bible content. The student is thoroughly grounded and trained in a Christian philosophy of music, which balances academic proficiency with spiritual perception. The combination of music and Bible courses prepares the student with the broad education necessary to function effectively as a music minister or Christian school music instructor.
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Review the Distinctives of Pensacola Theological Seminary to learn why it may be the perfect choice for your future ministry preparation.Executive Administration
Dr. Arlin Horton, Founder/President
Dr. Rebekah Horton,, Senior Vice President
Dr. Joel H. Mullenix, Vice President; Executive Assistant to the President
Dr. Troy Shoemaker, Academic Vice President; Dean of Graduate Studies
Dr. Paul Ohman, Vice President for Student Life
Administration
Dan Rushing, Dean of Bible; Dean of Pensacola Theological Seminary
Raylene Cochran, Dean of Professional Studies
Tim Willingham, Dean of Communications and Fine Arts
Denise McCollim, Dean of Arts and Sciences;
Director of Institutional Assessment and Effectiveness
Cheryl Gregory, Registrar
Barbi Baer, Assistant to Vice President for Student Life
Tim McLaughlin, Dean of Students
David Gregory, Director of Institutional Relations