A continuing education program that offers educational seminars and retreats for pastors, elders,
teachers, and other congregational leaders.
A Program of Theology Matters
The Institute for Theological Education
The Institute for Theological Education seeks to provide theological instruction that is biblical and from the mainstream of the Reformed tradition. Its primary purpose is to equip the next generation of ministers for Presbyterian and other Christian congregations.
What We Do
Theology Matters seeks to equip and encourage Presbyterians and other Christian leaders through theology that is reformed according to God’s Word.
The Institute for Theological Education seeks to provide theological instruction that is biblical and from the mainstream of the Reformed tradition. Its primary purpose is to equip the next generation of ministers for Presbyterian and other Christian congregations.
As a primary focus, the Institute both:
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Educates candidates for ministry in classes on the Bible, historic Reformed theology, and church history.
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Mentors candidates in a congregational setting in the practice of preaching, leading worship, pastoral care, and polity.
The Institute for Theological Education seeks to identify, recruit, and educate pastors for Presbyterian and other Christian congregations through:
Worship
Leading faithful worship of God
Caring
Caring for the men and women
Building
Building up congregations
Leading
Leading in missions
Teaching
Teaching the historic faith of the church
Preaching
Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ
What We Offer
The Institute for Theological Education offers three programs:
M.A. in Reformed Theology
A Master of Arts in Reformed Theology in partnership with the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.
Continuing Education
Adult Education
An adult education program that offers courses, lectures, and seminars to all interested in the subject matter, whether for academic credit, a certificate in theological studies, or as auditors.
Master of Arts Program
Theology Matters and the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary have established a new Master of Arts program in Reformed Theology that is committed to teaching the Old and New Testament, classic texts valued by the Reformed tradition, and congregational ministry.
Teachers in this program are pastor-scholars whose knowledge has been tested in both academic and congregational settings.
The M.A. in Reformed Theology is a fully accredited, 36-hour degree offered in a hybrid format that includes both in-person and online instruction. This M.A. degree offers a pathway for those preparing for ordained or non-ordained leadership positions in the church or for those already serving in leadership positions, such as pastors, commissioned lay pastors (CLPs), transferring into a Presbyterian denomination or other, or advanced lay teachers.
The M.A. in Reformed Theology also provides a basic education for those pursuing graduate study in theology, philosophy, church history, and biblical studies.
A goal of this M.A. is to help raise up a new generation of ministers, especially for congregations in the Reformed-Presbyterian tradition.
Aviaible Courses
Required Courses
- Introduction to the Reformed Tradition
- Interpretation of the OT in the Reformed Tradition
- Interpretation of the NT in the Reformed Tradition
- Reformed Theology I
- Reformed Theology II
- Capstone Project in Reformed Theology
Elective Courses
- Early and Medieval Church History
- Reformation and Modern Church History
- Presbyterian History and Confessions
- American Puritanism through Edwards
- The Theology of Augustine
- The Theology of John Calvin
- The Theology of Karl Barth
- The Theology of T.F. Torrance
- Leading Christian Worship
- Foundations of Preaching
- The Psalms in Christian Worship
- Preaching from the Old Testament
- Preaching from the New Testament
- Proclaiming the Word
- Expository Preaching
- Worship in the Reformed Tradition
Our Teachers Possess
Academic Experience
Theological knowledge proven in a rigorous academic setting.
Pastoral Focus
A deep commitment to the church that has been tested in pastoral ministry.
Click here to view our current roster of faculty and fellows.
Instruction
Providence Presbyterian Church
Courses will be delivered through a combination of in-person and online class instruction. In-person instruction will be hosted at Providence Presbyterian Church.
The Institute for Theological Education
Master of the Arts Program Scholarship Inquiry
Click below to download our scholarship inquiry form.
We seek to provide scholarship assistance to the best qualified students we can find, namely, students who have faith in Jesus Christ, desire to be his disciples, and seek to understand God’s Word; who exhibit intellectual and moral courage; who are spiritually curious and eager to learn; who have a solid Bachelor’s degree, a strong academic record, a serious work ethic, a good recommendation from a teacher and pastor or church leader, and a growing sense of call.
Please complete the form and email it to [email protected] for consideration.
Thank you for your interest.
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