London based Th.M. in Historical Theology
Westminster Theological Seminary is offering a Th.M.- level degree course in association with the John Owen Centre for Theological Study.
This Master of Theology course is in the area of Historical Theology and is taken as a series of modules, making it accessible to those arleady in full-time ministry.
The John Owen Centre has been established to promote evangelical scholarship of excellence for the good of the church and the advancement of God's kingdom. Westminster Theological Seminary is the doyen of intellectually rigorous Reformed seminaries worldwide, with over 700 students currently enrolled, and it has a proven track record of keeping faithfully to the historic Reformed faith.
The purpose of the course is to increase the studen'ts knowledge of a major field of theological learning - in this case that of the Reformed and Puritan periods - particularly through training and practice in the use of the methods and tools of theological research, and thus to further the student's preparation for pastoral or teaching ministry, or for more advanced graduate study. It is aimed especially at theology graduates, ministers and missionaries.
Credentials for admission to the course include an initial baccalaureate degree plus the MDiv degree or its theological equivalent from approved institutions. Knowledge of both Hebrew and NT Greek is required, as well as of one other language relevant to theological study (e.g. Dutch, French, German, or Latin). An examination in this chosen language must be passed before the course's thesis can be submitted.
The course itself consists of six modules, taught by visiting faculty members of WTS and adjunct faculty members, each of one week's duration. Essays are required following each module, plus the writing of a thesis after all the modules are completed. Five modules are normally offered in each calendar year.
Students are also required to complete and pass the Theological Bibliography and Research Methodology course which is included in one of the modules.
Fees and accomodation
The tuition and examination fees for the course are £3,750 payable in installments of £625 at the commencement of each module and there is a small charge for meals and facilities. There is an additional fee of £220 upon submission of the thesis.
It is also possible for those not taking the degree course to attend the lectures. The auditing fee for this is £175 per module.
Accommodation, if required, is available during the teaching weeks in single study bedrooms. Residence at the John Owen Centre at other times is also possible subject to availability.
Location of the John Owen Centre
Situated at the London Theological Seminary, the Centre is within easy reach of Central London offering the vast resources of the British Library, the Evangelical Library and Dr Williams' Library for reference and research. Many students have found visits to Pendlebury's Bookshop and Geneva Books, for second-hand Christian books, to be very worthwhile.
Those using the Centre will also have use of the library of the London Theological Seminary, which is particularly strong in the area of church history and historical theology.
The IT room offers computer facilities with Broadband internet access and there is also a wireless network which can be used by students with their own laptop computers.
How to apply
Application forms are available from The John Owen Centre for Theological Study, 104 Hendon Lane, London N3 3SQ, UK Telephone: 020 8346 7587
E-mail: johnowen@ltslondon.org
Applications must be submitted by the end of September for January entrance to the course, by January 15 for June entrance, or by March 15 for August entrance.
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