Which Vanguard Graduate Program in Religion is right for you?
| Master of Arts in Leadership Studies (MALS) | Master of Theological Studies (MTS) | |
| Designed For | leaders
pastors managers at non- & for- those seeking a doctoral |
teaching pastors
those desiring additional those seeking a doctoral |
| Length | Just over 2 years | 2 to 3 years |
| Format(s) | 8-week classroom-based
hybrid (in-class and online) |
8-week classroom-based |
| Prerequisites Required | None | Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey |
| Cost | $17,160 | $21,120 |
| Elective Coursework | None | 4 courses |
| Class Size | Under 20 | Under 20 |
