MTh in Theological Ethics
Be Transformed, "That you may Discern the Perfect Will of God.”
Rooted in the Faith
For Theological Ethics in a Post-Christian Age
Our Master of Theology in Theological Ethics is grounded in the conviction that ethics is a theological activity. This program equips pastors, leaders, and future scholars to navigate ethical challenges in our post-Christian age while advancing Scripture's vision for the Church and common good.
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Theological Ethics
Why Choose our MTh in Theological Ethics?
The Master of Theology in Theological Ethics offers rigorous formation in understanding Scripture, the history of Christian ethics, and contemporary moral challenges. This programme prepares students for leadership, ministry, and advanced scholarship.
World-Class Theological Scholarship
Engage Christian ethics from Augustine to contemporary scholars through rigorous primary source study. QAA validated and awarded by Union Theological College, Belfast; preparing you for doctoral research and academic careers.
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Strategic Ministry Preparation
Master the theological wisdom and critical thinking needed to address complex moral challenges in post-Christian culture. Learn to ground ethics in Scripture while engaging debates on justice, virtue, and human dignity.
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Transformative Spiritual Formation
Ethics shapes who we become, not just what we think. Through Scripture and church wisdom, develop the moral imagination necessary for faithful Christian witness in our morally confused age.
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MODULES
Ethics is a Theological Task
The core values and educational philosophy of the Alexandrian Institute are deeply rooted in the Great Tradition of Christian thought. This tradition stands under Scripture's authority and the Church's historic consensus to do theology and engage God's world with his truth. To confess Christ is to confess the goodness of his ways, with the Church and to the world. We must grow in theological wisdom to know and articulate God's good, perfect, and pleasing will for his creatures amidst the ethical and cultural chaos of our world.
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DEGREE OVERVIEW
Equipping Ethical Leaders for Tomorrow's Challenges
Our MTh in Theological Ethics provides focused training in Christian moral theology, combining foundational ethical theory with contemporary application to prepare students for advanced research and thoughtful ministry leadership.
Contemporary Applications
Core Ethical Foundations
Historical Tradition
Independent Research
DEGREE OVERVIEW
Equipping Ethical Leaders for Tomorrow's Challenges
Our MTh in Theological Ethics provides focused training in Christian moral theology, combining foundational ethical theory with contemporary application to prepare students for advanced research and thoughtful ministry leadership.
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Pillar One
Scripture
Explore the foundations of theological interpretation and biblical theology methodology, learning to read Scripture as Christian Scripture within the communion of the saints.
Research in this area develops the skills of attentive exegesis and the theological imagination required to move faithfully from text to doctrine, serving the church's proclamation and teaching.
- Biblical Studies
- Biblical Theology
- Theological Interpretation
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Pillar Two
Theology
Engage with the development of Christian doctrine through history and contribute to contemporary systematic theological conversations.
Research in this area retrieves the wisdom of the Great Tradition while addressing pressing doctrinal questions—from the doctrine of God to theological anthropology—with the rigour and humility essential to faithful dogmatic reflection.
- Christian Dogmatics
- Systematic Theology
- Historical Theology
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Pillar Three
Culture
Apply theological wisdom to the moral and cultural challenges facing the church and society.
Research in this area equips scholars to read cultural texts with discernment, engage public life with conviction, and bring the resources of the Great Tradition to bear on ethics, apologetics, and the church's missional witness in a complex world.
- Theological Ethics
- Public Theology
- Cultural Engagement
- Missional Theology
MODULES
Ethics is a Theological Task
The core values and educational philosophy of the Alexandrian Institute are deeply rooted in the Great Tradition of Christian thought. This tradition stands under Scripture's authority and the Church's historic consensus to do theology and engage God's world with his truth. To confess Christ is to confess the goodness of his ways, with the Church and to the world. We must grow in theological wisdom to know and articulate God's good, perfect, and pleasing will for his creatures amidst the ethical and cultural chaos of our world.
Core Modules
Ethics in the Christian Tradition
Theological Anthropology
Divine Revelation and Moral Reasoning
Contemporary Issues in Social Ethics
Dogmatics Concentration
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Theological Method Concentration
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Research Dissertation
Standard Dissertation (60 CATS)
Extended Dissertation (90 CATS)
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP SUPERVISORS
Tim Bertolet
K.J. Drake
Dennis Greeson
Ty Kieser
Greg Parker
Stephen Presley
Christy Thornton
Courtney Veasey
THE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
Scholars Committed to Church and Academy
Doctoral candidates join a community of scholar-supervisors united in excellent academic work for the edification of the church. Each student receives dual supervision from TAl's Research Fellowship and Union Theological College faculty.
Research Supervisors
Tim Bertolet
KJ Drake
Dennis Greeson
Ty Kieser
Greg Parker
Stephen Presley
Christy Thornton
Courtney Veasey
MTh in Theological Ethics
DEGREE INFORMATION
Application Information
Research Community
Complete program details for the Master of Theology in Theological Ethics, including study options, application requirements, and everything you need to begin your specialized journey in theological ethics. Next application deadline: 9 January 2026.
DOWNLOAD PROGRAM GUIDE
Tuition & Fees Info
Investing in advanced theological ethics education at the Alexandrian Institute provides exceptional value, combining world-class academic standards with transparent pricing that makes specialized theological training accessible to students worldwide.
PHD PROPOSAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Your First Step to Doctoral Research
The PhD Proposal Mentorship Program is the required first step for all doctoral applicants. Over four to six months, students engage in monthly online seminars and one-on-one mentorship with TAl faculty, cultivating the habits of attentive reading, theological rigour, and spiritual maturity essential to Christian scholarship. The program culminates in a refined research proposal ready for submission to the TAl Research Board. Successful candidates are referred to Union Theological College for full admission.
Students seeking to prepare for PhD work at other institutions may complete the PhD Proposal Mentorship Program to refine their research proposal and experience formation and preparation for scholarship in our research community.
Seminars overview
Admissions Criteria
Duration
- 4-6 months
- Monthly seminars + mentorship
Cost
- $6,000
- 50% credited to PhD tuition
Entry Points
- 2026 cohorts begin March and September
- Fully online
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Union Theological College, Belfast
The Alexandrian Institute's doctoral program operates in formal partnership with Union Theological College, Belfast, a Royal Charter institution founded in 1853. UTC confers the Doctor of Philosophy degree and holds Educational Oversight from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
This partnership ensures rigorous British academic standards while TAI provides the distinctive vision, supervision, and research community.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Begin Your Doctoral Journey
Here are the application process.
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Apply to the PhD Proposal Mentorship Program
Submit your application with transcripts, writing sample, and statement of research interest.
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Complete the PhD Proposal Mentorship Program
Engage in monthly seminars and mentorship, developing your research methodology and proposal.
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Apply to the PhD Program
Present your refined proposal to the TAI. Research Board for review and referral to UTC for admission to the PhD Program.
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Begin Doctoral Research
Upon acceptance, begin supervised research as a member of the TAI Research Fellowship.
Ready to take the first step?
Application Requirements
- Research Interest Form
TAI_PhD_Program_Research_Interest_Form.docx - CV
- Academic Transcripts
- Letter of Intent
- Writing Sample
- English Language Competency (if applicable)
- Two Academic References
- Copy of a photo ID confirming identity
PHD PROPOSAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Your First Step to Doctoral Research
The PhD Proposal Mentorship Program is the required first step for all doctoral applicants. Over four to six months, students engage in monthly online seminars and one-on-one mentorship with TAI faculty, cultivating the habits of attentive reading, theological rigour, and spiritual maturity essential to Christian scholarship. The program culminates in a refined research proposal ready for submission to the TAI Research Board. Successful candidates are referred to Union Theological College for full admission.
Seminars include; The Nature and Task of Christian Scholarship, Theological Integration with the Great Tradition, Crafting a Research Question, Reading Communities Between Academy and Church, Building a Bibliography, and The Compelling Research Proposal.
Students seeking to prepare for PhD work at other institutions may complete the PhD Proposal Mentorship Program to refine their research proposal and experience formation and preparation for scholarship in our research community.
Duration: 4-6 Months (Monthly seminars and mentorship)
Cost: $6,000 (50% credited to PhD tuition)
Entry points: 2026 cohorts being March and September (fully online)
Application Process
Begin Your Doctoral Journey
- Step 1
Apply to the PhD Proposal Mentorship Program
Submit your application with transcripts, writing sample, and statement of research interest. Download Research Interest Form.
- Step 2
Complete the PhD Proposal Mentorship Program
Engage in monthly seminars and mentorship, developing your research methodology and proposal.
- Step 3
Apply to the PhD Program
Present your refined proposal to the TAI Research Board for review and referral to UTC for admission to the PhD Program.
- Step 4
Begin Doctoral Research
Upon acceptance, begin supervised research as a member of the TAI Research Fellowship.
Required Documents:
- Research proposal (2,000 words)
- Curriculum vitae and academic transcripts
- Letter of intent (300-400 words)
- Academic writing sample (2,000 words)
- Two academic references
- English language certification (if applicable)
- Photo ID
JOIN INAUGURAL
Join the Inaugural Cohort
Be among the first students to experience this groundbreaking program in theological ethics. As a founding member of our MTh community, you'll help shape the future of Christian ethical scholarship while receiving unparalleled attention from world-class faculty.
Here are reasons to join
our cohorts.
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Pioneer a New Standard
Partner with us to build a premier theological ethics program. Your engagement will define its future, and you'll benefit from small cohorts and close faculty mentorship.
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Intensive Faculty Engagement
Get unprecedented access to top scholars in theological ethics. Our founding class receives personalized mentorship and collaborative research that larger programs simply can't match.
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Shape Tomorrow's Conversations
Join a select community committed to advancing Christian ethical thought. Graduate in the first cohort trained to engage today's most pressing moral challenges with theological wisdom.
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Limited Spaces Available
We're accepting a carefully selected founding class to ensure the highest quality educational experience. Applications are now open for 2025-2026 academic year.
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Students from six continents have discovered how rigorous theological education can deepen their faith, strengthen their ministry, and equip them to serve the global church.
MTh in Theological Ethics Webinar
Take the Next Step in your Theological Journey
Join our MTh in Theological Ethics Webinar to hear from the faculty and students, learn about the curriculum and admissions process, and ask questions during a live Q&A. Register to attend live or to receive the recording.
Next Webinar: December 15, 2025
Duration: 45 minutes
Format: Live online presentation with Q&A
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