The M.T.S. program is designed to offer a general introduction to Greek Orthodox theology through the introductory graduate level study of church history, dogmatics, ethics, scripture, patristics and canon law. It is a first degree in theology and differs from the Master of Theology (Th.M.) in that the latter normally requires three years of previous graduate theological education prior to admission. The M.T.S. provides basic competency in New Testament Greek through six semester hours of classroom study. Specialized competency in areas of academic interest is available for students through elective course work at Holy Cross and the Boston Theological Institute. In addition to four semesters of full-time academic study, students are afforded the opportunity to participate in the integral religious life of the Holy Cross community in the context of daily worship and personal spiritual guidance. The M.T.S. program does not provide the educational nor pastoral requirements necessary for priestly ordination. Those seeking ordination in the Orthodox Church are directed to the M.Div. program.

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