PTS Catalogue - Princeton Theological Seminary

Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts program has several requirements as outlined below. Note:
specific courses listed in the chart are for illustrative purposes. Courses that meet
specific requirements in a track are subject to change.
1. Degree tracks
All M.A. tracks focus on education and discipleship formation, albeit in different
ways, and involve some overlapping coursework. The various tracks emphasize
multiple dimensions of discipleship ministries:
cation,
or private elementary or secondary schools as a primary aspect of
their vocational identity.
and discipleship formation (with youth or emerging adults) as primary
aspects of their vocational identity.
growth and outreach (including spiritual direction or evangelism) as primary
aspects of their vocational identity.
2. Focused field education experiences in students’ areas of emphasis after the first
summer in the program
3. Opportunities for contextual education through interaction with pastors/practitioners
at School of Christian Vocation and Mission events
4. Opportunities for theological reflection through practica and mentoring with
faculty and area pastors
5. Cohort reflection opportunities through special precepts in foundational education
courses designed to integrate course materials with others in the same M.A.
track, allowing for peer mentoring
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