The Interfaith Seminary offers the following degrees in Sacred Theology:

M.Th. Master of Sacred Theology

Th.D. Doctor of Sacred Theology

Degree Description:

Sacred Theology is the study of religious faith, practice and experience as seen through sacred texts. This degree and provides a good foundation in theological studies of the major religious sects across the globe.

This is a non-denominational degree. For a concentration on any one particular religion please see the other degrees currently offered by the IFS.

Master of Sacred Theology

Degree Requirements for the M.Th. is as follows:

Prerequisites: Bachelor`s Degree from an approved educational institution or proof of related life/work experience.

1. All assigned coursework as agreed upon by the student and their Academic Advisor.

2. M.Lit. candidate must write and then defend a Master`s Thesis on a subject pertaining to Sacred Theology.

3. Tuition paid in full and all coursework must be completed and graded before diploma is awarded.

Total Courses: 7 + Thesis

Total Required Hours: 32

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

Coursework:

Coursework is as follows:

The Bible (3 credit hours)

Gnostic Theology (3 credit hours)

The Koran (3 credit hours)

Buddhist Theology (4 credit hours)

The Bhagavad Gita (4 credit hours)

Native American Theology (3 credit hours)

Independent Theological Studies (6 credit hours)

Text of student`s choosing as related to Sacred Theology and approved by the Academic Advisor

Thesis (6 credit hours)

**Please note: All texts available either from the IFS Bookstore or Amazon.com. See the Bookstore link to the left.

Doctor of Sacred Theology

Degree Requirements for the Th.D. is as follows:

Prerequisites: Master`s Degree from an approved educational institution or proof of related life/work experience.

1. All assigned coursework as agreed upon by the student and their Academic Advisor.

2. Th.D. candidate must write and then defend a dissertation on a subject pertaining to Sacred Theology.

3. Tuition paid in full and all coursework must be completed and graded before diploma is awarded.

Total Courses: 7 + Thesis

Total Required Hours: 48

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

Coursework:

Coursework is as follows:

Courses and texts are the same as the Master`s Degree but with the following change in credit hours:

The Bible (3 credit hours)

The Gnostic Gospels (3 credit hours)

The Koran (3 credit hours)

Buddhist Theology (4 credit hours)

The Bhagavad Gita (4 credit hours)

Native American Theology (3 credit hours)

Independent Theological Studies (6 credit hours)

Thesis (16 credit hours)

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

To enroll in either of the above degree programs please click on the Application link on the left.

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