MTS – Church History

Want a greater understanding of the historical significance of the Church and the critical events that have shaped faith? Regent’s Master of Theological Studies — Church History can prepare you for theological research, writing, and training by offering a general foundation of the Bible, history, and theology. You can learn how to integrate effective ministry approaches from the time of the apostles through the modern Church and apply historical biblical lessons to current situations to help guide others from compromising God’s Word.

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 48

Next Session Start: May 12, 2025

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GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Analyze the historical developments of the Church with an emphasis on the Renewal and Reformation movements.

LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE

Build on your knowledge of Scripture for application in everyday life and ministry.

LEARN FROM TOP SCHOLARS

Be mentored by faculty who are pioneers in Christian history, biblical studies, and Renewal theology.

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Association of Theological Schools (ATS) Accredited

Top 25 Best Master's Programs in Virginia, 2024, UniversityHQ.

The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) at Regent University is accredited by The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the MTS—Church History program, you can:

Utilize effective ministry approaches for maximum impact
Conduct theological research, writing, and ministerial training
Pursue a Ph.D. or other terminal seminary degrees

Career Opportunities

Ministerial Teaching
Ministry Leader
Theological Researcher/Writer

$82Thousand

Mean annual wage of Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018

Featured Courses

Featured Courses
Code	Name	Credits
HCHT 601	Early Church History	3	Historical developments of the Church, with special emphasis on renewal movements and the history of Christian thought in both East and West from the time of the apostles until the fifth century.
HCHT 602	Medieval Church History	3	Historical developments of the Church, with special emphasis on renewal movements and the history of Christian thought in both East and West from the fifth century until the fifteenth century.
HCHT 603	Early Modern Church History	3	Historical developments of the Church, with special emphasis on renewal movements and the history of Christian thought from the Reformation (sixteenth century) until the eighteenth century.
HCHT 604	Modern Church History	3	Historical developments of the Church, with special emphasis on renewal movements and the history of Christian thought in both East and West from the nineteenth through the early twenty-first centuries.
HCHT 605	History of Renewal Movements	3	History and development of worldwide Pentecostal and Charismatic churches, from Pentecost to the modern era with focus on the growth and significance of the modern Pentecostal and Charismatic movements and their impact on the global Church.
HCHT 606	Protestant Reformation	3	Detailed look at the history of the Reformation and its sixteenth century historical context. Focuses on Luther, Calvin, and the major historical figures and movements, their impact on the Church, doctrinal development, and the renewing work of the Holy Spirit as a catalyst for change.

Other Concentrations

Admissions Requirements

2024-25 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session	Semester Check-In	Session Start Date
Session A	Friday, August 9	Monday, August 19
Session M	Friday, September 6	Monday, September 16
Session B	Friday, October 11	Monday, October 21
Session C	Wednesday, January 8	Monday, January 13
Session T	Friday, January 31	Monday, February 10
Session D	Friday, March 7	Monday, March 17
Session E	Friday, May 2	Monday, May 12
Session F	Friday, June 13	Monday, June 23

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Tuition & Fees

2025-26 Tuition Rates

Part-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$565	6	$3,390
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$565	6	$3,390
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)	$565	6	$3,390
Master of Theology (ThM)	$670	3	$2,010
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)	$670	3	$2,010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	$670	3	$2,010

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$565	9	$5,085
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$565	9	$5,085
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)	$565	9	$5,085
Master of Theology (ThM)	$670	6	$4,020
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)	$670	6	$4,020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	$670	6	$4,020

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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2024-25 Tuition Rates

PART-TIME STUDENTS

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$530	6	$3,180
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$530	6	$3,180
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)	$530	6	$3,180
Master of Theology (ThM)	$670	3	$2,010
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)	$670	3	$2,010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	$670	3	$2,010

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$530	9	$4,770
Master of Divinity (MDiv)	$530	9	$4,770
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)	$530	9	$4,770
Master of Theology (ThM)	$670	6	$4,020
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)	$670	6	$4,020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	$670	6	$4,020

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$700

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*Rates are subject to change at any time.

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