Master of Theology Requirements

Master of Arts in Theology: 30 credit hours 

Coursework: 24 credit hours
A maximum of twelve credits may be earned in 5000 level courses and cross-listed courses. Six credits may be transferred, with the recommendation of the Chairman, from a graduate institution toward the graduate credits.

Thesis & thesis seminar: 6 credit hours
The thesis requirement comprises 6 credit hours.

Foreign language requirement
A reading knowledge of Greek, Latin, French or German.  With permission from the Chair and approval of the Graduate Dean, Italian, Spanish or another language may count towards this requirement.

Comprehensive exam
The comprehensive exam has written and oral components.  

Master of Theology: 30 credit hours 

Coursework: 30 credit hours 
A maximum of twelve credits may be earned in 5000 level courses and cross-listed courses. Six credits may be transferred, with the recommendation of the Chairman, from a graduate institution toward the graduate credits.

Comprehensive exam
The comprehensive exam has written and oral components. 

Additional Stipulations
Some background in philosophy in the case of the M.Th. applicants and a minimum of nine undergraduate credits in philosophy for the M.A. applicants is required. These requirements may be waived if the applicant demonstrates competency in philosophy.

A sufficiently strong background in theology, preferably an undergraduate theology major, is required. Each applicant's background will be individually evaluated, and in case of deficiency, students will be required to enroll either in appropriate courses or in directed individual study to obtain a foundation in theology.
 
If you have any questions about these programs and wish to contact Theology faculty themselves, please email the chairman of the Department of Theology, Dr. Christopher J. Malloy at cmalloy@udallas.edu. He will answer your questions and/or put you in touch with other professors.