Program Comparison

Which Vanguard Graduate Program in Religion is right for you?

Master of Arts in Leadership Studies (MALS) Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
Designed For leaderspastors

managers at non- & for-
profit organizations

those seeking a doctoral
degree

teaching pastorsthose desiring additional
training in biblical studies &
theology

those seeking a doctoral
degree

Length Just over 2 years 2 to 3 years
Format(s) 8-week classroom-basedhybrid (in-class and online) 8-week classroom-based
Prerequisites Required None Old Testament SurveyNew Testament Survey
Cost $17,160 $21,120
Elective Coursework None 4 courses
Class Size Under 20 Under 20