ThM
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A master's degree in the study of religion taken after a first theology or divinity degree
- noun
- Specialized
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Maestría en Teología
- After earning his Bachelor of Divinity, he decided to pursue a ThM to further his studies in theology.
Examples
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She completed her ThM with a focus on Christian ethics, enhancing her ability to teach at the seminary.
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Many students choose to enroll in a ThM program to deepen their understanding of religious texts.
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A great read! -- Abraham Kuruvilla, ThM, MD, PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary
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Synonyms
Master of Divinity
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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
Master of Theology
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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
Surface Forms
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.