Students have the opportunity to participate in integrative, interdisciplinary coursework while specializing in a particular area of theological study. Theological Studies encompasses a range of theological disciplines, including Christian ethics, historical theology/church history, liturgical theology, practical theology, political theology, public theology, systematic theology, and theology and culture. The program prepares graduates with a comprehensive knowledge of theological studies, broadly defined, adequate to teach across the theological curriculum at the undergraduate level; and research skills appropriate to an area of theological exploration, sufficient to engage in original research and writing that advances theological understanding in the service of the global church.

The following are courses are required for students in Theological Studies:

• Methods
• Global Histories and Christian Doctrines
• Global Contexts and Public Spheres
• Glocalization and Religiocultural Pluralism
• Theological Hermeneutics

Students with a focus on practical theology are also required to take

• Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods

Language requirements depend on the area of research focus. Students interested in Christian ethics, practical theology, or theological and culture are required to complete one of the biblical languages as a prerequisite. All other theological studies students should have completed both biblical languages prior to admission. Additionally, Christian ethics students will demonstrate competence in two modern research languages; church history/historical theology students in three additional research languages—one ancient (typically Latin), the other modern (typically German and French); practical theology students in two additional research languages, one of which is qualitative and quantitative research methods; systematic theology students in Latin and two modern languages (German, French, or Spanish); and theology and culture students in one additional, modern language.