Emmanuel Baptist Theological Seminary

General Information

The Seminary is designed to meet the growing need in today's society for advanced work which specializes in specific fields. Advanced programs at Emmanuel Baptist Theological Seminary do not just emphasize the academic disciplines but also the practical applications of those disciplines.

Admissions Policy

Admission requires that the prospective student fill out and send in the Application (along with the $30 Application Fee). The references will be contacted and the academic transcripts (if any) will be requested. A student will be notified in writing of his/her acceptance to Emmanuel Baptist Theological Seminary. No student should assume that simple application or statement of interest is grounds for acceptance into the Seminary.

All qualified applicants will be accepted without regard to race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin. The completion of minimum academic requirements does not automatically guarantee the student a diploma. A student is expected to demonstrate the maturity of Christian character, agreement with the Statement of Faith, competence in the ministry, and dedication to the purpose and doctrinal position of EBTS.

Attendance at EBTS is a privilege and not a right. This privilege may be forfeited if the administration considers the student not in harmony with the school.

Programs Offered

Transfer Policy

Transfer Students follow the regular Admissions Procedure as stated above. Six semester hours of graduate credit from another institution may be applied to the Master of Biblical Studies program, provided the grades are B or better. All grades must be B or better to be credited toward graduation. For the Master of Divinity program, a minimum of 34 semester hours of credit must be completed in residence, including the final semester, and any transfer credit must be C or better.

Master of Biblical Studies (MBS)

This program is designed for the student who seeks a seminary-level, biblical, and theological education to prepare for the Baptist ministry of pastor, missionary, youth pastor, Bible teacher, or Christian worker in local church positions.

Summary of Courses and Credits

Semester Courses Credits
1st Semester Bibliology I
Systematic Theology I
Intro to the OT
Greek (I or III)
Baptist History I
Practical Theology I		 3
3
3
3
3
1
2nd Semester Bibliology II
Systematic Theology II
Intro to the NT
Greek (II or IV)
Baptist History II
Practical Theology II		 3
3
3
3
3
1
TOTAL   32

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

This program is a three-year curriculum in seminary-level theological study to prepare for the ministry of the Word of God as Baptist pastors, missionaries, evangelists, youth pastors, Bible teachers, translation workers, or other local church ministers.

A minimum of 96 semester hours of credit must be completed for the Master of Divinity. All grades applied to this program must be B or better. A minimum of 32 semester hours of credit must be completed in residence, including the final semester. Applicants may be required to make up deficincies in any department without credit at the discretion of the Academic Committee. Bibliology, Baptist Polity, and Baptist History are required if not taken in prior academic work.

A 100-page master's thesis is required for this program. Approval for the thesis topic must be gained from the academic committee before work is commenced on the project. This will be done typically at the beginning of the senior year.

Summary of Courses and Credits

Year Semester Courses Credits
First MBS or equivalent 32
Second 1st Systematic Theology III
Greek III
Hebrew I
Homiletics
History of Christianity I
Practical Theology III		 3
3
3
3
3
1
2nd Systematic Theology IV
Greek IV
Hebrew II
Expository Preaching
History of Christianity II
Practical Theology IV		 3
3
3
3
3
1
  Subtotal 32
Third 1st Biblical Theology I
Hebrew III
Daniel
Missions
Baptist Polity
Practical Theology		 3
3
3
3
3
1
2nd Biblical Theology II
Hebrew IV
Romans
Hermeneutics
Bible Elective
Master's Thesis		 3
3
3
3
3
1
  Subtotal 32
TOTAL 96

Master of Theology (ThM)

Requirements for the Master of Theology Candidate

  1. The candidate must have the MDiv or equivalent.
  2. The candidate must have at least six semesters of Greek (three years) and four semesters of Hebrew (two years).
  3. The candidate must request admission to the ThM program and have an acceptance letter from the Dean (which includes an evaluation of the candidate's spiritual, theological, financial, and purpose statements).
  4. The candidate must have a recommendation letter from his home church pastor.

Course Requirements

  1. Only 800 level courses and higher will be applied in the ThM program. All of the ThM courses must be taken in residence at EBTS (or in campus modules).
  2. The candidate's Major Area of Concentration (MAC) must be declared in either Biblical Studies (Old Testament exegesis or New Testament exegesis) or Theological Studies (Systematic Theology or Historical Theology).
  3. The candidate must obtain faculty approval for his dissertation topic and ably write and successfully defend his dissertation of at least 250 pages.
  4. The candidate must take thirty-two (32) credit hours. Connecticut residents will pay $110 per credit hour, while non-Connecticut residents will pay $125 per credit hour.

Graduation Requirements

  1. The candidate must successfully fulfill all academic (B or above) and financial requirements.
  2. The candidate must pass (90%) proficiency tests in Greek and Hebrew.
  3. The candidate must successfully write and defend his dissertation.

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

This doctoral program is designed for independent, Bible-believing Baptist pastors, missionaries, youth pastors, and other ministers who desire further study in a particular field such as church administration or missions. The Doctor of Ministry requires a Master of Divinity and an additional 32 credit hours of independent research, including 4 credit hours of dissertation research. The doctoral candidate must successfully write and defend a 200-page (45,000 words) dissertation on an approved subject. He must maintain a B average in the doctoral program and successfully pass oral examination in his area of concentration. He must also pass a Greek or Hebrew proficiency test.

Requirements for the Doctor of Ministry Candidate

  1. Apply for admission into the DMin program by letter.
  2. Be accepted into the DMin program by the academic committee. This acceptance will be based on previous academic performance, a record of financial responsibility, and the ability to fulfill graduate assistant requirements.
  3. Be involved as a Graduate Assistant in Emmanuel Baptist Church for the first year of candidacy.
  4. Fulfill all academic requirements, including the approval of his dissertation topic, writing his dissertation and successfully defending it, and binding his dissertation in two hardback copies.

Summary of Courses and Credits

Courses Credits
Ministry Experience
Systematic Theology
Bible Exposition
History
Dissertation		 8
6
6
6
6
TOTAL 32

Doctor of Theology (ThD)

Requirements for the Doctor of Theology Candidate

  1. The candidate must have the ThM or equivalent.
  2. The candidate must have at least six semesters of Greek (three years) and four semesters of Hebrew (two years).
  3. The candidate must request admission to the ThD program and have an acceptance letter from the Dean (which includes an evaluation of the candidate's spiritual, theological, financial, and purpose statements).
  4. The candidate must have a recommendation letter from his home church pastor.

Course Requirements

  1. Only 800 level courses and higher will be applied in the ThD program. One half of the credit hours for the ThD must be taken in residence at EBTS (or in campus modules).
  2. The candidate's Major Area of Concentration (MAC) must be declared in either Biblical Studies (Old Testament exegesis or New Testament exegesis) or Theological Studies (Systematic Theology or Historical Theology).
  3. No credit will be transferred into the EBTS ThD program from another institution.
  4. The candidate must obtain faculty approval for his dissertation topic and ably write and successfully defend his dissertation of at least 300 pages.
  5. The candidate must take thirty-two (32) credit hours. Connecticut residents will pay $110 per credit hour, while non-Connecticut residents will pay $125 per credit hour.

Graduation Requirements

  1. The candidate must successfully fulfill all academic (B or above) and financial requirements.
  2. The candidate must pass (90%) proficiency tests in Greek and Hebrew.
  3. The candidate must successfully write and defend his dissertation.