Cost & earnings at Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn
A 48-credit Master of Theological Studies delivered online (with an on-campus/hybrid option) that prepares students for doctoral work or scholarly and ministry roles. Suited to those pursuing advanced study in biblical studies, church history, or systematic theology and to practitioners wanting rigorous research and exegetical training.
The curriculum emphasizes critical and constructive engagement with tradition and contemporary scholarship across systematic theology, Christian ethics, philosophy, and church history. Students choose a concentration and learn research methods and primary-source work to produce original scholarship. Concentration options stated by the program are:
The program page indicates applicants must complete an online application to be considered for admission. Further application details and any additional requirements are provided by the university’s admissions process (the publicly available course text contains an incomplete admission statement).
Graduates are prepared to pursue Ph.D. programs at top-tier universities named by the program (examples given include Boston University, Yale, Catholic University of America, Princeton, Duke, Vanderbilt, Emory, and Baylor). Those not seeking doctoral study can pursue teaching roles in private Christian schools, specialized church ministries, or positions in research-based institutes.
The program lists a per-credit cost of $798 and a $200 resource fee per term. Students should consult ACU for information on scholarships, assistantships, or other funding; the program materials also note both online and on-campus delivery options which may affect eligibility for different funding sources.
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