Degree programs
16 programs, from a first certificate to the doctorate: the LCS programs with the school's Westminster layer, and the school's own certificates, diploma and advanced programs. Each lists its courses with their credits.
Where are you headed?
Start from your calling and the education you already have. Each path lists the programs that fit and what you need to begin.
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Grounding in the faith
For church members, Sunday school teachers and anyone beginning theological study.
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Serving as an elder or deacon
For the men who govern and serve the congregation.
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Called to the ministry of the Word
Preparation to preach and shepherd: the full divinity course, with or without a prior degree.
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Graduate study
Master's programs in biblical, theological or counseling studies, and the school's own Master of Theology in the Scottish and continental tradition.
- Master of Biblical Studies With a bachelor's degree · 71 credits
- Master of Theological Studies With a bachelor's degree · 85 credits
- Master of Theology in Nouthetic Counseling After a counseling degree, the MTS or an MDiv · 42-54 credits
- Master of Theology in Reformed Studies After a BDiv or MDiv · 30 credits
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Doctoral research
Doctorates in ministry, counseling, Puritan studies and church history, and the school's research doctorate from the primary sources.
- Doctor of Ministry Pastors with an MDiv and three years in the ministry · 63 credits
- Doctor of Theology in Nouthetic Counseling After an MDiv, the MTS or the ThM in Nouthetic Counseling · 78 credits
- Doctor of Theology in Puritan Studies After a 60-credit theological master's · 78 credits
- Doctor of Theology in Church History After a 60-credit theological master's · 83 credits
- Doctor of Theology in Reformed Studies After a ThM or equivalent · 36 credits
Certificates and diplomas
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CertWCF · Not a degree
Certificate in the Westminster Confession
The Westminster Confession, one class per chapter, with the catechisms and the Three Forms beside it.
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CertRF · Not a degree
Certificate in Reformed Foundations
Four courses for church members, Sunday school teachers and anyone beginning theological study.
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DipOB · Not a degree
Diploma for Elders and Deacons
Training for ruling elders and deacons in doctrine, government, discipline and mercy.
Undergraduate
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ATS · Degree
Associate of Theological Studies
Develop and expand your knowledge of the basic biblical and theological disciplines.
Based on the curriculum of The Log College & Seminary. Includes 18 credits of the school's Westminster layer.
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BTS · Degree
Bachelor of Theological Studies
A strong biblical and theological foundation for ministry and for graduate seminary study.
Based on the curriculum of The Log College & Seminary. Includes 18 credits of the school's Westminster layer.
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BDiv · Degree
Bachelor of Divinity
The M.Div. curriculum for men over 30 without an undergraduate degree who sense a call to pastoral ministry.
Based on the curriculum of The Log College & Seminary. Includes 24 credits of the school's Westminster layer.
Graduate
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MBS · Degree
Master of Biblical Studies
A systematic study of the canonical books through hermeneutics, biblical theology, and covenant theology.
Based on the curriculum of The Log College & Seminary. Includes 24 credits of the school's Westminster layer.
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MTS · Degree
Master of Theological Studies
Advanced theological study to engage critically across a wide range of theological fields.
Based on the curriculum of The Log College & Seminary. Includes 24 credits of the school's Westminster layer.
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MDiv · Degree
Master of Divinity
The classic pastoral degree: a rigorous, rewarding preparation to shepherd God's people.
Based on the curriculum of The Log College & Seminary. Includes 24 credits of the school's Westminster layer.
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ThM · Degree
Master of Theology in Nouthetic Counseling
Focused study of nouthetic counseling for pastors and for counselors moving to a biblical framework.
Based on the curriculum of The Log College & Seminary. Includes 24 credits of the school's Westminster layer.
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ThM · Degree
Master of Theology in Reformed Studies
Advanced study in one track of the Scottish or continental tradition, with a thesis.
Doctoral
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DMin · Degree
Doctor of Ministry
Advanced study for pastors, with concentrations in Reformed Theological Thought, Nouthetic Counseling, or Apologetics.
Based on the curriculum of The Log College & Seminary. Includes 27 credits of the school's Westminster layer.
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ThD · Degree
Doctor of Theology in Nouthetic Counseling
A comprehensive study of nouthetic counseling across the full spectrum of theory and practice.
Based on the curriculum of The Log College & Seminary. Includes 27 credits of the school's Westminster layer.
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ThD · Degree
Doctor of Theology in Puritan Studies
Distinguished scholarship in Puritan theology, history, and ministry, for the student's own spiritual formation too.
Based on the curriculum of The Log College & Seminary. Includes 27 credits of the school's Westminster layer.
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ThD · Degree
Doctor of Theology in Church History
Church history with an emphasis on God's providence in the development and growth of the Reformed faith.
Based on the curriculum of The Log College & Seminary. Includes 27 credits of the school's Westminster layer.
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ThD · Degree
Doctor of Theology in Reformed Studies
A research doctorate in historical theology, systematic theology, or Reformed liturgy and psalmody.