Either program may be completed in as little as one year. The Th.M. in Exegetical Theology is designed to assist pastors, missionaries and teachers to sharpen exegetical skills, as well as to provide those considering doctoral studies the opportunity to develop research skills and test their calling to further study. The Th.M. in Exegetical Theology may include a thesis, which may extend the student's program by six months to a year. Students in this program focus on studies in Old and New Testament, biblical theology and hermeneutics. The Th.M. in Biblical and Pastoral Theology is a more flexible program designed for pastorally oriented students.
Students take course work in both the biblical and practical disciplines.
A thesis is not part of this program. Under this arrangement, Covenant will accept a maximum of 12 units from German Theological Seminary toward the Th.M. from Covenant. Covenant is also seeking to develop relationships that would facilitate transitions for Covenant Th. M. graduates to doctoral studies at other selected institutions. M. Up to six units of course work may be earned by independent reading and research under faculty supervision.