MTS – Biblical Studies

Sharpen Your Biblical Studies Expertise

The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) – Biblical Studies, available entirely online, provides a graduate-level understanding of several theological disciplines and offers a general foundation in biblical studies. Taught from a Christian Renewal perspective, this MTS degree in biblical studies will prepare you to participate in theological research, writing, and teaching. Our coursework includes biblical hermeneutics, spiritual formation, biblical languages, Christian theology, and Old and New Testaments.

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 48

Next Session Start: August 25, 2025

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Expand Your Expertise

Increase your understanding of biblical languages, hermeneutics, and interpretation.

Advance Your Knowledge

Examine contemporary issues in biblical criticism relating to the interpretation of Scripture and the interconnectivity of the Old and New Testaments.

Customize Your Coursework

Choose additional coursework on topics from Paul’s writings and parables of Jesus to concepts of covenant, according to your area of interest.

Access Faculty Expertise

Be mentored by a renowned faculty of scholars and practitioners that also teaches on campus in Virginia Beach.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

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The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) at Regent University is accredited by The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).

Career Opportunities

On completing the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) – Biblical Studies degree, you can:

Interpret Old and New Testament texts in the light of their historical contexts.
Recognize basic features of Hebrew and Greek and use study aids to engage in basic word studies and grammatical exercises.
Apply the knowledge gained from reading and research into Old and New Testament theology.

Career Opportunities

Pastoral Staff
Secondary school teaching
Biblical Education
Theological research and writing

$82Thousand

Mean annual wage of Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
BIBL 660	Torah (Law)	3	An exegetical investigation of Genesis to Deuteronomy for the construction of Biblical Theology and in dialogue with contemporary interpretive issues.
BIBL 661	Nevi'im (Prophets)	3	An exegetical investigation of the Former and Latter Prophets of the Hebrew Scriptures (Joshua-Kings and Isaiah-Malachi) for the construction of Biblical Theology and in dialogue with contemporary interpretive issues.
BIBL 662	Ketuvim (Writings)	3	An exegetical investigation of Ruth, Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, and Daniel for the construction of Biblical Theology and in dialogue with contemporary interpretive issues.
BIBL 663	Gospels, Acts, Johannine Lit.	3	An exegetical investigation of Matthew, Mark, Luke, Acts, as well as the Gospel of John, the Johannine Epistles, and Revelation for the construction of Biblical Theology and in dialogue with contemporary interpretive issues.
BIBL 664	Letters of Paul	3	An exegetical investigation of the Corpus Paulinum (Romans – Philemon) for the construction of Biblical Theology and in dialogue with contemporary interpretive issues.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

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Admissions Requirements

2025-26 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session	Semester Check-In	Session Start Date
Session A	Friday, August 15	Monday, August 25
Session M	Friday, September 12	Monday, September 22
Session B	Friday, October 17	Monday, October 27
Session C	Wednesday, January 7	Monday, January 12
Session T	Friday, January 30	Monday, February 9
Session D	Friday, March 6	Monday, March 16
Session E	Friday, May 1	Monday, May 11
Session F	Friday, June 12	Monday, June 22

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

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Tuition & Fees

2025-26 Tuition Rates

Part-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$565	6	$3,390
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$565	6	$3,390
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)	$565	6	$3,390
Master of Theology (ThM)	$670	3	$2,010
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)	$670	3	$2,010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	$670	3	$2,010

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$565	9	$5,085
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$565	9	$5,085
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)	$565	9	$5,085
Master of Theology (ThM)	$670	6	$4,020
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)	$670	6	$4,020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	$670	6	$4,020

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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2024-25 Tuition Rates

PART-TIME STUDENTS

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$530	6	$3,180
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$530	6	$3,180
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)	$530	6	$3,180
Master of Theology (ThM)	$670	3	$2,010
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)	$670	3	$2,010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	$670	3	$2,010

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$530	9	$4,770
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$530	9	$4,770
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)	$530	9	$4,770
Master of Theology (ThM)	$670	6	$4,020
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)	$670	6	$4,020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	$670	6	$4,020

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$700

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*Rates are subject to change at any time.

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