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MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Faith International University And Seminary

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies, Humanities

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) is a 72-hour program designed for those who desire to serve the church or a church-related ministry. Interdisciplinary studies provide a well-rounded biblical and theological understanding of the Christian faith concerning other disciplines.

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Master's Degree in Biblical Studies

Colorado Christian University

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies, Humanities

Master's Degree

The ability to know what you believe and why you believe it is crucial to the life of the committed Christian. CCU's Master of Arts in Biblical Studies online program will provide you with a strong academic foundation for living out your faith in any setting. At CCU, we believe that rigorous study of biblical principles will strengthen and develop an active knowledge of Christ and his Word, which will then equip you to think biblically about a wide variety of real-world topics.

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MASTER OF ARTS IN ANCIENT AND ORIENTAL CHRISTIANITY

Abilene Christian University College of Biblical Studies

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies, History

Master of Arts (MA)

If you have a knack for languages, enjoy reading ancient texts, and wish to enrich your theological foundations for ministry, teaching, or further study, the Master of Arts track in Ancient and Oriental Christianity might be the graduate degree for you. Though the program has a broad focus on exploring the roots of religion, it offers special opportunities in learning about the Christian East. Ready to be a part of a program that explores the past to prepare you for your future? Apply now or contact us for more information today.

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Master of Divinity

SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master's Degree

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) specializes in biblical interpretation and Christian theological heritage to build God's Kingdom and impact culture and society.

Master of Ministry

Huntsville Bible College

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master's Degree

The Master of Ministry Degree (Pastoral Studies) provides an in-depth study of biblical principles and theological concepts at a graduate level. It prepares persons for leadership positions in various fields of Christian ministry.

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Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program is under the leadership of Dr. Lawrence Helms, Head of the Department of Biblical Studies. It is a sixty-six (66) semester credit hour Master of Arts program. This program provides the student in-depth study involving course work, research, practicum, internship, and a thesis. The educational goal of the MABS program is professional church employment as pastor or teacher, or pursuing a terminal degree.

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Master of Divinity

Heritage Christian University

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master's Degree

The Master of Divinity is a 75-hour comprehensive program that equips students for leadership in a congregation. Students will develop a holistic ministry plan that specifically addresses the needs of a Christian community while basing the program upon the student’s rigorous academic research. The MDiv concludes with a practicum.

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MASTER OF DIVINITY

Hellenic College Holy Cross

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master's Degree

The intensive Master of Divinity graduate program prepares both men and women for a life of ordained or lay ministry. Graduate students learn to exemplify and to articulate the Orthodox tradition in its pastoral, liturgical, biblical, patristic, dogmatic, canonical, ethical, and missionary aspects. MDiv candidates develop knowledge, sensitivity, and faithfulness to the Church’s liturgical life through daily worship.

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Master of Divinity

University Of Saint Mary Of The Lake

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master's Degree

The Master of Divinity curriculum is a four-year integrated program of formation designed to fulfill all of the requirements of the Program of Priestly Formation. The classroom is formational in addition to being academic. Professors relate their own experiences of priestly ministry (whether as priests performing the ministry or laity receiving priestly ministry) to lessons of the subject.

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MA in Ministry Leadership

Moody Bible Institute

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership degree will deepen your understanding of Scripture and develop your effective ministry leadership skills.

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Master of Sacred Arts

Pontifex University

United States of America (USA)

Fine Arts, Theology and Religious Studies, Art History

Master of Arts (MA)

he Master of Sacred Arts combines the study of theology (primarily scripture and liturgy), philosophy, mathematics, architecture, art history and fine arts. The integration of these subjects in a single program brings to light new facets of each and highlights the relations that exist among the subjects. Thus, students receive a holistic formation rooted in a profound knowledge of each subject. Students who complete the Master of Sacred Arts will be well equipped to pursue further study in any one of the component fields.

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Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Southwestern Assemblies of God University, SAGU

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master's Degree

The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) will prepare you for Christian ministry and post-graduate work. Students learn and practice careful biblical interpretation, think critically about biblical and contemporary theology and ethics, and interact in healthy ways within the diversity of cultures and religions. Learn how to interpret the scriptures in their historical and cultural contexts, preach biblical sermons that are true to the text, and sensitive to audience needs.

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MA in Biblical Counseling

Shasta Bible College & Graduate School

United States of America (USA)

Social Work, Psychology, Theology and Religious Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology

Master of Arts (MA)

This program is designed to equip students to counsel persons and their families from a biblical perspective. In His Word, God has provided superior and sufficient resources for spiritual growth and maturity.

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Master of Divinity

Front Range Bible Institute

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master's Degree

The Master of Divinity program (M. Div.) is the training program generally seen as standard preparation for vocational pastoral/missionary ministry men. A Bachelor’s degree is required for entrance to the M. Div. program.

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Master of Arts in Ministry

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master of Arts (MA)

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College is now offering an M.A. in Ministry! This is a competency-based degree program built on 10 competencies and correlating in intensity to other graduate ministry degrees yielding 30 credit hours.

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MA in Applied Theology

Elms College

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master of Arts (MA)

The master of arts in applied theology (MAAT) is a degree program for religious educators, pastoral ministers, and other outreach service personnel. The program is both focused and flexible and meets the needs of students who want to explore the major disciplines of theology to create a solid knowledge base for understanding the nature of church life and practice.

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Masters Degree in Islamic Texts

Zaytuna College

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies, History

Master's Degree

Zaytuna’s master of arts degree in Islamic texts is intended to provide students with higher-level access to the Islamic tradition through a guided course of study in Islam’s primary sources. The MA degree is a two-year program that culminates in a summative thesis. The course work includes studies of classical Arabic language and literature; Qur’an and Qur’anic commentaries; Islamic philosophy, theology, and mysticism; Islamic law; and the history of Islam. Furthermore, each of the concentrations has a comparative track that allows students to study texts in the European tradition that parallel the Islamic texts in their ideas and methods. For example, the study of Islamic philosophy can be augmented by the study of Latin scholasticism, or the study of Islamic mysticism can be augmented by readings in Greek Neoplatonism.

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MASTER OF STRATEGIC MINISTRY

Johnson University

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master's Degree

Christian leaders minister in a complex and rapidly changing world. Effective leadership in this context requires a biblically-based philosophy of ministry, skillful analysis of cultural dynamics, the capacity to think and plan strategically, and the ability to lead and equip people to extend the kingdom of God in his world. Johnson University’s Master of Strategic Ministry program involves a partnership between the academy and the church that equips students for this kind of effective, strategic Christian leadership. The program includes online coursework in strategic ministry, a study trip to Israel, and a 9-month ministry apprenticeship at a partner church in Peoria, Arizona, Orlando, Florida, or Tennessee. Dr. Snell serves as dean of the School of Congregational Ministry and as the Arizona residency director. Dr. Rory Christensen serves as the Florida residency director.

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Master of Arts in Theology & Ministry

Howard Payne University

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master of Arts (MA)

Since 1889, Howard Payne University has been training men and women who have sensed God’s calling to vocational ministry. The Master of Arts in Theology & Ministry is designed to provide preparation for those who will minister to people through the local church and other related ministries, as well as provide a foundation for further graduate theological education. The curriculum contains a combination of courses that emphasize biblical, theological, and practical application.

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Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Duke Divinity School

United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies

Master's Degree

The curriculum for our flagship degree program is designed to give students a solid foundation for wherever their calling takes them—be that ordination, lay ministry, nonprofit work, or a career in teaching. Our classes cover Old and New Testament, Church history, Christian theology, world Christianity, ministry, worship, preaching, Biblical languages, the Black Church, and a variety of electives. For a sample of a three-year residential M.Div. the curriculum at Duke Divinity, see below:

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410 Best Theology and Religious Studies Degree Programs for 2025

MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Master's Degree in Biblical Studies

MASTER OF ARTS IN ANCIENT AND ORIENTAL CHRISTIANITY

Master of Divinity

Master of Ministry

Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

Master of Divinity

MASTER OF DIVINITY

Master of Divinity

MA in Ministry Leadership

Master of Sacred Arts

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

MA in Biblical Counseling

Master of Divinity

Master of Arts in Ministry

MA in Applied Theology

Masters Degree in Islamic Texts

MASTER OF STRATEGIC MINISTRY

Master of Arts in Theology & Ministry

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Theology and Religious Studies