651 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in United States
Pastoral and Spiritual Care
The Pastoral and Spiritual Care program at Asbury Theological Seminary provides desired training in pastoral and spiritual care and counseling for those who do not wish to pursue licensure or certification and/or for those who will be working in countries where US licensure or certification are not required to work as pastoral counselors
Counseling Ministry
The Master of Arts in Counseling Ministry at California Baptist University is a one-year, biblically based and academically integrated program that trains students to develop a ministry of people-helping within a variety of ministry contexts.

Worship Studies - Worship Technology (Online)
The Bible tells us to make a joyful noise, and audio engineering can play a key role in helping us accomplish this command. That’s where you, and Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Worship Studies - Worship Technology (Online), come in.
Divinity
The Master of Divinity (MDiv) from California Lutheran University prepares students to serve as rostered leaders in the ELCA and other Christian denominations for both traditional and emerging forms of faith communities, their neighborhoods and the world through a unique program of theological, biblical, ministerial and contextual studies.
Divinity
Deepen your spiritual calling with a Master’s degree in Divinity at Carson-Newman University. Develop the skills to make an impact as a minister, chaplain or religious leader.
Divinity
Gain pastoral leadership skills through the Master of Divinity (MDiv) program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) from Trinity International University.
Divinity and Public Theology
Union Presbyterian Seminary students in this Divinity and Public Theology program plan to make public theology (i.e., theology serving the common good) a significant part of their ministry, whether or not they seek ordination.
Arts
Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology (SHSST) offers two distinct master of arts degree paths, each providing outstanding opportunities for lay students to enrich their faith lives and their ability to serve God’s Church. Specifically, the SHSST Arts Program strives to provide a deep exploration of the meaning of the Christian faith in today’s world.
Common Master of Arts
In affiliation with the Graduate Theological Union, this two-year intensive Common Master of Arts program at University of Redlands focuses on one theological discipline and draws on a close working relationship with a faculty advisor in a specific area of study.
Theology and Social Work
The Theology and Social Work two dual degree programs at Boston University combine the School of Theology Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies with a Master of Social Work from BU’s School of Social Work.
Christian Ministry and Leadership
Christian Ministry and Leadership at Biola University with concentrations in Pastoral Care and Counseling, and Preaching and Pastoral Ministry is designed as a professional program for specialized ministry.
Chaplaincy
Columbia International University offers the Chaplaincy MDiv (Master of Divinity) program.
Family Ministry
The Family Ministry program from Dallas Baptist University also approaches the family from a therapeutic perspective regarding the specific needs of certain life-stages and how to appropriately respond to family crises.
Divinity
Students come to seminary for the Divinity program of the Union Presbyterian Seminary in search of knowledge, skills for ministry, and a profound experience in community of the gospel’s liberating power.
Theological Studies
The Theological Studies degree at College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University provides students with a solid theological foundation that prepares them for advanced theological study and for teaching and leadership roles in Christian communities. Students interested in pursuing a doctorate will benefit from this course of study.
Pastoral Ministry
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry at Oblate School of Theology is a professional degree program that prepares graduates to engage and advance the Church’s mission and ministry in the world.
Divinity
At the heart of the Divinity program from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is our commitment to equip students to bear witness to the gospel and be agents of social transformation in our changing church and world.
Sociology of Religion
The Sociology of Religion program at Graduate Theological Union will have students acquire the requisite skills to investigate “lived religion” both over time and amid contemporary contexts.
Theological Studies
The Theological Studies program of Claremont School of Theology is designed to combine academic excellence with in depth theological studies in a particular area of concentration in order to provide a foundation for further graduate study and general education and enrichment.
Theological Studies
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary offers a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree where our customizable curriculum engages scriptural study and features theological research courses. Students focus their studies on one or more theological disciplines to prepare for future graduate study, Christian education careers, or general education purposes.