MATS Electives

Elective Options

Nine credit hours of electives are required for MATS students and can be fulfilled by any combination of courses below. Please note the change from three courses to nine credit hours, as select courses listed below can be combined to fulfill the nine credit requirement. 

  • Biblical Theology of Worship (3 credits)
  • Christianity and Culture (3 credits)
  • History of Christianity I or II* (3 credits)
  • Gospel Communication (3 credits)
  • Science and Faith (3 credits)
  • The Reformation (3 credits)
  • Hebrew 1, 2, and/ or 3 (3 credits each)
  • Greek 1, 2, and/or 3 (3 credits each)
  • Introduction to Pastoral Ministry & Theology** (2 credits)
  • Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling** (2 credits)
  • Foundations for Leadership in the Local Church** (2 credits)

*Students are required to take one church history course (History of Christianity I or History of Christianity II) toward their required theology courses. The other course can be used as an elective.

**These courses are offered at a 2-credit level. Students will be responsible to fulfill 9 credits in any combination they choose, factoring in these lower-credit level courses. A recommended combination could include the completion of three 2-credit courses and one 3 credit-course totaling 9 credits. Students will be unable to take these courses at a 1- or 3-credit level at this time.

Schedule of courses

Please refer to the Annual Course Offerings chart for when all courses will be offered. The following courses will follow a different academic calendar, will not take place during the regularly scheduled terms, and require permission before enrolling. Please follow appropriate registration schedules accordingly when available. 



Summer Term 2023: May 30 - September 1, 2023

  • Hebrew 1
  • Hebrew 3
  • Greek 2
  • Greek 3
  • Theology of Evangelism and Missions

Fall Term 2023: September 4 - December 15, 2023

  • Hebrew 1
  • Hebrew 2
  • Greek 1
  • Greek 3
  • Foundations for Leadership in the Local Church
  • The Reformation

Spring Term 2024: February 1 - May 15, 2024

  • Hebrew 2
  • Hebrew 3
  • Greek 1
  • Greek 2
  • Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling
  • Introduction to Pastoral Ministry and Theology
  • Foundations for Leadership in the Local Church

Biblical Languages

For MATS students considering completing Greek or Hebrew, the option exists to complete a placement test for those with prior exposure and understanding of the language. Greek and Hebrew courses require proficiency of Scripture in order that students can explore the Biblical text with greater reflection and nuance. Please read more information here if you are interested in taking a placement exam. If approved for advanced placement, only language courses completed at Westminster will count toward your degree requirements.