Pre-Requisites

Pre-requisites are necessary for successfully completing advance level courses in any master’s programme. The MATS at CGST requires students to successfully complete the following courses with at least a “B” grade:

• Effective Research Writing
• Biblical Hebrew 1
• Biblical Hebrew 2
• New Testament Greek 1
• New Testament Greek 2
• Biblical Literature
• Introduction to Church History

Pre-requisite courses are delivered at the undergraduate level and are not for master’s level credit. They are compulsory for students desiring to enter the master’s programme without a first degree in theology or a similar discipline. 

This masters degree falls under the Department of Theology and Religious Studies.

Degree Awarded: Master of Arts (M.A.)

Duration of Course: 2 to 2 1/2 years

Basic Entry Requirements:
We require a first degree (honours degree with a GPA of 2.7 or higher) from an accredited University or College. Students to be interviewed by the head of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies.

Applicants with over ten (10) years' experience in full-time Christian ministry may be considered for matriculation under the mature entry classification, provided other conditions are met.

Career Prospects for MATS

Our graduates are prepared to work professionally as pastors, lecturers, teachers as well as operate as leaders of opinion. They are also equipped for advanced training in Theological education at the highest level with a critical awareness of the theological, social, and political issues and trends of the day, especially in the Caribbean context.

As pastors, our graduates are empowered to communicate effectively with those whose worldview differs from the biblical perspective, especially regarding one’s understanding of the person and work of Jesus Christ and the meaning of God’s truth in today’s world. Finally, our graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to be effective servant ministers in the Church and community.