Academic Programs

Theology for the Common Good

The Master of Evangelical Theology program is designed to produce a person who will apply theological truth and insight to the issues and questions of life, both within the church, and outside of it. It is designed to help the student understand that theological studies are inherently practical, since they focus on God’s revelation of Himself and His good plan for His creation.

The MET is a two-year degree program. It combines course work in all of the theological disciplines with academic research resulting in a thesis. This program calls for both theological reflection and practical application.

The ideal student for the MET is one who has a bachelor’s degree in biblical or theological studies. It builds upon previous theological studies and is especially suited for those who plan to continue their graduate studies, and/or plan to be involved in leadership of various ministries.

Program Description

• It is considered to be a vocational Master’s degree in the European system.
• This program does require a thesis that is academic in nature, but also includes a practical emphasis that applies to Christian ministry.
• The MET is generally a two-year program, comprising 120 credits (ECTS).
• Curriculum:
  • Biblical Studies – 30 Credits
  • Systematic Theology and Church History – 24 Credits
  • Intercultural Studies & Practical Ministries – 16 Credits
  • Thesis – 31 Credits
  • Electives – 12 Credits
  • Mentoring & Internship – 7 Credits
• MET Accreditation
  • Tyndale’s Master of Evangelical Theology is accredited by the European Council for Theological Education (ECTE):
    • Tyndale Theological Seminary has obtained institutional accreditation from the European Council for Theological Education (ECTE) as an alternative provider of higher education in 2021 together with programme accreditation for the Master of Evangelical Theology program at the higher education qualification at level 7 of the EQF (Second Cycle QF-EHEA). ECTE accreditation of alternative providers of higher education indicates that the learning opportunities offered by Tyndale Theological Seminary are compliant with the European Standards and Guidelines for higher education and attests to the level of the learning opportunities according to the EQF/QF-EHEA. Further information can be found here: http://ecte.eu/tyndale-theological-seminary/.
  • Tyndale’s Master of Evangelical Theology program is also accredited by the Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (NVAO), the Dutch-Flemish Accrediting Organization.
    • Confirmation of retention of accreditation for existing HBO-Pi-Master M Evangelical education
      Theology of Tyndale Theological Seminary
      “Pursuant to Article 5.16, paragraphs 1 and 3, of the WHW, NVAO confirms the retention of accreditation existing training of the HBO-Pi-Master M Evangelical Theology course of Tyndale Theological Seminary in Haarlemmermeer. NVAO assesses the quality of the program as positive.”
      With this confirmation, the accreditation of existing training is maintained.”
      07 July 2022
    • Bevestiging behoud accreditatie bestaande opleiding HBO-Pi-Master M Evangelical
      Theology van Tyndale Theological Seminary:
      “Op grond van artikel 5.16, eerste en derde lid, van de WHW bevestigt de NVAO behoud accreditatie bestaande opleiding van de opleiding HBO-Pi-Master M Evangelical Theology van Tyndale Theological Seminary te Haarlemmermeer. De NVAO beoordeelt de kwaliteit van de opleiding als positief.
      Met deze bevestiging wordt de accreditatie bestaande opleiding behouden.”
      07 July 2022

       

      Further information can be found here:https://www.nvao.net/en/decisions/tyndale-theological-seminary/m-evangelical-theology

The MET Course Curriculum
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Admission Information
Downloadable Catalog

The program for the CTS is equivalent to one year of full-time studies, but it can be done part-time, as well. This certificate program offers a good balance of introductory courses in Bible and Theology, along with ministry and intercultural courses.

The ideal student for the CTS is one who has a bachelor’s degree, and who desires an introductory theological education for personal or ministry reasons. This certificate program is limited to students who are in the EU, or have a valid residence permit for the Netherlands. No scholarships are offered for this program.

Program Description

• This certificate program does not require courses in the biblical languages, nor does it require a thesis.
• It is equivalent to one full-time year of study, comprising 60 credits (ECTS), but can be completed on a part-time schedule. The Curriculum is similar to that of the first-year MDiv student, although the biblical languages are not required.
• Sample Curriculum:
  • Biblical Studies – 12 Credits
  • Systematic Theology and Church History – 28 Credits
  • Intercultural & Ministry – 3 Credits
  • Electives – 15 Credits
  • Mentoring – 2 Credits

CTS Sample Curriculum
Admission Information
Downloadable Catalog

Courses are open to any member of the Christian community who resides legally in the Netherlands or any other EU country. Any non-MDiv student who successfully completes the work equivalent to 18 credits (ECTS) will be given a Tyndale By Extension Certificate of Christian Studies by Tyndale Theological Seminary.

TBE Registration Forms

Tyndale periodically (based on the needs of the applicants) conducts a Preparatory Academic English program on its campus in Badhoevedorp. Only those students who are admitted into the MDiv program, but who have fallen a bit short on the required TOEFL or IELTS examination, can participate in this program. Based on the guidelines set by the Dutch government, such students may be invited to Tyndale to receive specific training in the English language prior to taking courses in theology. The minimum English language proficiency requirement for admission to the PAE program is 70-79 (TOEFL) and 6.0 (IELTS Academic test). The program is normally conducted during the spring term, with the goal to increase the student’s ability in English for reading, writing, and speaking, so that they can successfully participate in the MDIV program.