Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MTS)
Become equipped for real-world, Christ-centered engagement.
With Fuller’s Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MTS), you will learn to explore today’s most complex issues through a Jesus lens—and respond with bold, innovative, and compassionate ways to share Christ’s hope and healing.
Summer Applications Close May 22
Available Fully Online
Earn your Master of Arts in Theological Studies online.
Fuller's world-renowned Master of Arts in Theological Studies degree is available as a fully online experience. Complete your MTS from anywhere in the world, and apply your learning directly to your context as you study and engage with your online community.
Program Overview
Finish in approximately 2.5 years
20 courses (incl capstone research project)
80 quarter units
(equivalent to 54 semester units)
Fully accredited
Next Start Date
June 22, 2026
What can I expect from Fuller's MTS degree?
Fuller's MA in Theological Studies (MTS) provides a well-rounded, rigorous program that prepares students for further academic study and to be thought leaders in the contexts to which they are called. The MTS curriculum allows students to first build a foundation of knowledge before progressing to more advanced studies, and includes courses in missiology and the psychological sciences for a holistic understanding of theology. Graduates of Fuller's MTS possess deep intellectual insight into the ideas impacting our world, and are able to lead others in thinking theologically and biblically about the issues of our time.
Coursework Includes:
- Foundational Courses (6 courses): Students complete a set of shared foundations courses before moving to the second phase of the program and more advanced courses. Each of these foundational courses draws on a specific expertise intrinsic to Fuller Seminary and cultivates transformative habits of thinking and doing.
- Bible, Theology, Church History, and Ethics (4 courses): Targeted coursework that orients students in these central theological disciplines.
- Electives (8 courses): Choose advanced courses tailored to the nuances and complexities of your calling.
- Capstone Project (1 course): Students will integrate their learning in view of their vocation and design a final research project appropriate to their interests.
Make the most of your time and money.
How much will it cost?
The current tuition rate is $505 per unit, but institutional and donor-funded scholarships reduce the cost for most students. We know that cost is an important consideration, but so is value—how well a program prepares you for the work to which you are called. A degree program that provides relevant credentials but also shapes your mind in important new directions is worth the investment in both time and money.
How long will it take?
The MTS typically is completed in about 2.5 years, but you can set your own pace, depending on work, family, or other commitments. You’ll be able to put your learning into practice as you go. Your ministry will provide context for your studies, and your studies will shape the way you serve and lead the people God has entrusted to your care.
Why should I pursue my Master of Arts in Theological Studies at Fuller Seminary?
Taught by renowned scholar-practitioners, Fuller’s rigorous MTS program integrates spiritual, academic, intercultural, vocational, and emotional formation to equip graduates for resilient leadership.
What are the next steps?
Be fully equipped for the demands of your calling, wherever God leads you.
Step One
Know your deadline.
MDiv - May 22, 2026
MTS - May 22, 2026
MATM - May 22, 2026
MAGML - May 22, 2026
MAMHM - September 28, 2026
DMin - Varies by cohort
Step Two
Submit Part 1 of the online application form to provide essential information about yourself, including your educational background.
Step Three
Submit Part 2 of the online application, including essay(s) and contact information for your reference(s). Provide your official transcript(s) and any other required documents.
Step Four
Explore your funding options — apply for scholarships, federal loans, and other ways to pay for your degree program.
Step Five
You’ll receive an admissions decision via email. Once you’re accepted, you can complete an online orientation, meet with your academic advisor, and register for courses.
About Fuller Seminary
Since 1947, Fuller Seminary has equipped visionary ministers, scholars, teachers, mental health professionals, and intercultural leaders to share the hope and healing of Christ in bold, innovative ways. Our fully accredited online, in‑person, and hybrid degree programs are offered by two distinct yet complementary schools, the School of Mission and Theology and the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Both schools offer master’s and doctoral degrees.
In Our Graduates' Own Words
Friends said, 'You'll learn things [at Fuller] you may not agree with, but you still gotta wade through it and not be scared of the slippery slope.' For the way I want to learn and teach, Fuller helped me feel free to do that.
Fuller taught me to be disciplined, to create structures, and to promote leadership training. It equipped me with everything necessary for integral mission.
As I'm living my life in loving connection to God, I'll live my life in loving connection to others.
I want to help our church be healthy, effective, virtuous, impactful, and sustainable.
I want to bring empathy into this space, and to help people who want to be part of a Christian community again but are carrying baggage or trauma of some sort.
Begin your journey here.
Whether God is calling you to serve in education, ministry, or the marketplace, make Fuller the next faithful step on your journey.