Courses
Majors and Areas of Specialization
Biblical Studies
The Biblical Studies program is designed to train students in the actual text of the Bible. With a heavy focus in exposition, the program takes a student into the text itself, training a student how to draw out meaning and to proclaim that meaning through lectures, lessons, and sermons. The program is ideal for any Christian desiring to study God’s word in an in-depth manner.
Undergraduate Program
Associate of Biblical Studies Program (60 Semester Hours)
The foundation of all ATS programs, the Associate of Biblical Studies program introduces students into the world of higher biblical education, focusing heavily upon exposition of key biblical books.v
Ministry
Undergraduate Program
Bachelor of Ministry (120 Semester Hours)
Currently, the B.Min. program focuses upon Bible exposition and practical ministry courses. The program is ideal for students wishing to advance into graduate programs offering the Pastoral Studies area of specialization
Master Programs
Master of Ministry: Pastoral Studies (30 Semester Hours)
The Pastoral Studies area of specialization is designed primarily for pastors and assistant pastors within the church. It combines biblical exposition with practical pastoral counseling courses, giving pastors a firm foundation for leading the modern church. The program is also an excellent entry program into the M.Div. Pastoral Leadership program and the D.Min. program.
Master of Ministry: Biblical Counseling (30 Semester Hours)
The Biblical Counseling area of specialization differs considerably from the Christian Counseling program. Whereas the Christian Counseling program is designed for those Christian workers engaged primarily in counseling, the Biblical Counseling program is designed for those pastors and Christian workers who find that counseling is a small but necessary portion of their ministry. Thus, the Biblical Counseling program focuses upon practical application courses designed primarily for Christian workers who must counsel in areas such premarital counseling, marriage counseling, and bereavement counseling. As the program is designed primarily for Christian workers, it is not offered at the undergraduate level, for the Biblical Counseling assumes a thorough Bible training for students who enroll into the program.
Master of Ministry: Christian Counseling (45 Semester Hours)
The Christian Counseling area of specialization is designed for Christian workers whose primary job is counseling within the church. The program contains course work upon key Bible books and doctrinal courses, but strongly emphasizes Christian Counseling coursework from the National Christian Counselors Association. The program leads to an ATS Master of Ministry degree and faith-based licensure by the NCCA.
Doctoral Programs
Doctor of Ministry: Pastoral Studies (30 Semester Hours)
This D.Min. program continues the training begun at the Master of Ministry level. It is an excellent program for pastors and Christian leaders who desire advanced ministry coursework.
Doctor of Ministry: Biblical Counseling (30 Semester Hours)
This D.Min. program continues the training begun at the Master of Ministry level. It is an excellent program for pastors and Christian leaders who desire advanced biblical counseling coursework. As with the Master’s program, the program is designed to aid those Christian workers who find that counseling is a small but necessary part of their ministry.
Doctor of Ministry: Christian Counseling (30 Semester Hours)
This D.Min. program continues the training begun at the Master of Ministry level. Taking the student even deeper into advanced Christian counseling, the coursework requires advanced courses from the NCCA. Students will complete at least two faith-based NCCA Board Certification areas of specialization with their degree program. See the D.Min. (Christian Counseling) page for more specific information
Divinity
Graduate Programs
Master of Divinity (M.Div.): Christian Ministry (72 Semester Hours)
Christian Ministry (M.Div.) offers pastors and other Christian leaders a well-rounded and practical ministry program that focuses upon biblical exposition, key areas of theology, and pastoral counseling. More developed than the Ministry program, the M.Div. Christian Ministry program is ideal for students seeking to advance into the D.Min. program.
Theology
Undergraduate Program
Bachelor of Theology (120 Semester Hours)
The Th.B. program focuses upon exposition of key biblical books and practical theology courses. The program is ideal for students wishing to advance into any ATS graduate program.
Master Programs
Master of Theology: Pastoral Theology (30 Semester Hours)
The Pastoral Theology area of specialization is designed for students active in the ministry with a desire to understand key theological concepts more thoroughly. Although the program does not focus upon practical ministry training, such as Church Administration or Premarital Counseling, the Pastoral Theology specialization maintains a practical atmosphere for students actively serving in the church.
Doctoral Programs
Doctor of Theology: Pastoral Theology (30 Semester Hours)
The Pastoral Theology program focuses upon key New Testament books and key Bible doctrines, and continues the training begun in the Th.M. (Pastoral Theology) program.