The Master of Theology (Th.M.) is a postgraduate Masters degree which is typically earned after one has already completed a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or a Master of Theological Studies. This is generally a one or two year specialized advanced degree that many students undertake in order to better prepare for Ph.D. studies. Additonally, many international theological students come to the United States to pursue the Th.M. before applying for Ph.D. work in order to gain greater English proficiency. The abbreviated form is Th.M. or, less frequently, M.Th. Quaternary education or postgraduate education is the fourth-stage educational level which follows the completion of an undergraduate degree at a college or university. ... Master of Divinity is a common degree among theological seminaries and is considered the minimum academic requirement for ordination into pastoral ministry. ... Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. ...
A comparable degree, the Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.), is offered at some seminaries.
University of St Andrews
Undergraduate students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland studying Divinity are awarded the Master of Theology (M.Theol.), in common with the Scottish MA this degree can be awarded with or without honours. In some educational systems, an undergraduate is a post-secondary student pursuing a Bachelors degree. ... The University of St Andrews was founded between 1410 and 1413 and is the oldest university in Scotland. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (Latin: No one provokes me with impunity) (Scots: Wha daur meddle wi me) Scotlands location within the UK Languages with Official Status1 English Gaelic Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Divinity has a number of related uses in the field of religious belief and study. ... A Scottish MA is the undergraduate academic degree in Humanities and Social Science faculties given at the four Scottish ancient universities and the University of Dundee. ... The honours system of the United Kingdom is a means of rewarding personal bravery, achievement or service to the country. ...
Students completing 3 years of study are either awarded a M.Theol. (General) for Pass students or M.Theol. (Special) for students who have only completed 1 year of the 2 year Honours course but have achieved Honours in the exams they have taken.
See Also
Scottish MA for further information on the Scottish Master of Arts
Masters' degree for information on Masters' degrees throughout the world
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