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ThM

ThM

9.7
A master's degree in the study of religion taken after a first theology or divinity degree
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Maestría en Teología
  • After earning his Bachelor of Divinity, he decided to pursue a ThM to further his studies in theology.

Examples

  • She completed her ThM with a focus on Christian ethics, enhancing her ability to teach at the seminary.

  • Many students choose to enroll in a ThM program to deepen their understanding of religious texts.

  • A great read! -- Abraham Kuruvilla, ThM, MD, PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary

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Synonyms

1 7.9

An advanced degree in religion for people training to be priests or ministers

is often taken after a prior theological degree and focuses on specialized study
7.0

A university degree in theology taken after a bachelor's degree

is pursued after a professional theology qualification rather than directly after bachelor's

How Advanced

ThD
  • Specialized
8.1
ThM
  • Specialized
9.7
ThB
  • Specialized
9.5

Surface Forms

ThM singular
ThMs plural

Etymology

ThM stands for Master of Theology, where theology means 'study of God' and Master shows it is a 'higher university degree'. So a ThM is an advanced master's degree for deep study of religious subjects.