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Master of Theological Studies - Dual Degree in International Development

Description and General Requirements Expand

Master of Theological Studies in conjunction with Master of Arts in International Development at American University.

Length of Program
6 to 8 semesters average
Full-time: 2 ½ -3 years, including summer
Part-time: up to 5-6 years

Credit Hours
33 credits for the M.A. degree at the School of International Service at American
42 credits, minimum, for the M.T.S. degree at Wesley (including 19 elective hours)
75 total hours for the dual-degree

Master of Arts in International Development Requirements (30 hours) Expand
  • Introduction to Economic Theory (3 hours) may be waived
  • Micropolitics of Development (3 hours)
  • International Development (3 hours)
  • Survey of Economic Development (3 hours)
  • One MAID core course (3 hours)
  • Quantitative Analysis (3 hours)
  • One approved methods course (3 hours)
  • Concentration courses (6 hours)
  • Internship (3 hours)
  • Substantial Research Paper in conjunction with M.T.S. Paper (3 hours)

Visit the AU Dual Degree Program page.

Master of Theological Studies Requirements (26 hours) Expand
  • Introduction to Hebrew Bible (4 hours) BI-101 and -102 or BI-175
  • Introduction to the New Testament (4 hours) BI-171 and -172 or BI-175
  • The Church in History (6 hours) CH-101 and -102
  • Systematic Theology (6 hours) ST-305 and -306
  • Religion and Society (6 hours) Religion and Society courses must include at least two of the following areas: Ethics, Sociology of Religion, Pastoral Care and Counseling, Anthropology of Religion, World Religions. Only three hours in any one of these areas will count toward the degree requirement.
Elective Hours at Wesley (19 hours) Expand

You may use these to:

  • Sample a range of curricular offerings.
  • Concentrate your electives within a certain specialization.

Before you choose electives, we suggest you:

  • Peruse our elective options in the catalog.
  • Request a faculty member in a chosen discipline to help guide your selection, especially if you are considering further graduate study.
Admission Requirements Expand

You must apply and be admitted separately to each program.

For the Master of Theological Studies at Wesley, submit the following online:

  • Application
  • Statement of purpose
  • Academic transcripts
  • References
  • Application fee

For the Master of Arts at the American University, submit the following online:

  • Application
  • Academic transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
  • Application fee

Or mail all materials to:

Office of Admissions
American University
4000 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 885-6000
Fax (202) 885-1025

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