MTS
Master of Theological Studies
Study broadly across PSR and the GTU, then complete a project in the theological field that matters most to you.
On campus or distance learning; can be completed entirely online
Designed for two years full-time; up to five years part-time
$865 per unit (48 units)
The MTS lets you take a broad array of courses at PSR and at the more than twenty schools, centers, and affiliates of the Graduate Theological Union, building toward a project in an area such as environmental theology, feminist theology, or liberation theology. PSR coursework can be taken on campus or entirely online, though some GTU courses may only be offered in person.
Where it leads
Academia, nonprofit or church leadership, or ministry positions that do not require an MDiv
Stacks with
- Master of Divinity · On campus or distance education (distance pending WSCUC approval); full-time is three years, with up to ten years to finish
- Master of Arts in Social Transformation · On campus or distance learning
- Doctor of Ministry · Distance learning; permits students to live and work anywhere
Source: 2025-2026 Academic Catalog