MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Master a chosen subject through focused study in an area of concentration. Root that mastery in a deep, broad, and nuanced understanding of Scripture, theology, and history developed through our core curriculum.

Foundational: Lay a firm foundation for thoughtful, robust, and authentic faith with our Foundational Core courses.

Focused: Choose from twelve concentrations, allowing you to pursue a burning question or gain specific expertise for further study.

Integrative: Learn to bring your faith to bear on all aspects of life and work, building a more integrated understanding of vocation and identity.

Graduates go on to do a wide variety of things: many undertake further study, enter church or parachurch work, follow newly discovered passions, or return to previous careers. Whatever they choose to do, MA in Theological Studies graduates leave Regent with a confident new perspective and restored motivation for engaging God's call on their life.

This usually means that you have completed a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 2.8 (out of 4). However, we will consider your application if you are at least 28 years old and you can show that your life experience (including work and education) is equivalent to a university degree.

All students are required to take our Foundational Core courses. Most students also choose to concentrate in one area and take courses that support their work in that concentration. Some students choose the "no concentration" option and study more widely.

To graduate with an MA in Theological Studies, you must complete a final project. This project takes different forms in different concentrations, but it typically involves a comprehensive exam, a thesis, or an integrative project.

You will be awarded the MA in Theological Studies degree when you have successfully completed 60 credit hours of study, including your final project, with a GPA of at least 3.0 (B).

Regent College was founded in 1968 as the first graduate school of theology in North America to make education of the laity its central focus. Our Christ-centred graduate programs and courses bring together vibrant evangelical faith and rigorous academics.

Over 600 students join us every term (full- and part-time), from over 40 countries, representing more than 30 denominations. These students come from every vocation and field, with a breadth of perspectives, cultures, and ages. They leave transformed—spiritually and academically—and stay members of a thriving alumni community far beyond graduation.

Regent is truly transdenominational—welcoming students from all ends of the theological spectrum. As an institution, Regent is both evangelical and orthodox, but our first priority is to remain true to orthodox faith as recorded in the Scriptures.

The College is home to some of the most influential theological thinkers and remains one of the world’s foremost graduate schools of Christian studies.

Learn more about our mission and values, our history, and our theological position.

QUICK FACTS

Founded in 1968

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the US and Canada

Affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC)

Part of the consortium of theological schools on the UBC campus

Six distinct graduate degree programs

18 full-time faculty members

30+ part-time, emeritus, sessional, and visiting faculty members

600 full- and part-time students from 40 countries

More than 4,000 graduates and 17,000 former students worldwide