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785 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in North America
Pastoral Theology
The Pastoral Theology program offered by Gannon University prepares students with the theological, pastoral, and leadership competencies for ministry and service in diverse contexts. Guided by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, the Pastoral Theology Program fosters a strong foundation in the major theological disciplines and cognate areas, cultivating mature pastoral and theological reflection.
Divinity
The Master of Divinity program at Seton Hall University is the main professional degree program preparing men for ministry in the Roman Catholic Church, primarily through ordination to the priesthood.
Sacred Theology
The Sacred Theology programme from Columbia University is a one-year programme (24 credit) offering for those who already have a theological degree at the time of application to provide a fuller mastery of one area or discipline related to teaching or ministry.
Religion
The Religion program of Claremont School of Theology combines academic excellence and opportunities for vocational exploration with the goal of preparing students for further graduate study, various forms of religious leadership and ministry, for general education and enrichment.
Interreligious Chaplaincy
The first of its kind, the Graduate Theological Union’s Interreligious Chaplaincy Program equips leaders to practice spiritual care among diverse populations. The program offers students who have previously earned a qualifying master’s degree the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Interreligious Chaplaincy.
Divinity
Beeson Divinity School’s M.Div. in Divinity at Samford University combines academic and practical training to prepare men and women for full-time ministry.
Rabbinic Literature
The Rabbinic Literature at Graduate Theological Union will have students work to develop competencies in broad-ranging aspects of rabbinic literature.
Theological Studies
The Master of Theological Studies – Franciscan Theology (MTS) is a two-year academic program offered by the Franciscan School of Theology at the University of San Diego in San Diego, California.
Church Music
The Master of Music in Church Music program at Baylor University is designed to bring students to the highest levels of performance and scholarship of which they are capable.
Divinity
The Divinity program at the Houston Christian University is specifically designed to prepare students for enhanced ministry in their churches. Accordingly, the degree program is highly focused on personal formation and practical experience in ministry settings, in addition to more traditional classes in order to prepare you for serving in a church or parachurch ministry.
Spiritual Formation
Northwest Nazarene University’s online Master of Divinity degree in Spiritual Formation empowers you to explore classic spiritual disciplines, journey with a mentor in your own ministry context, discover spiritual direction and learn from our well-published faculty with over two decades of experience teaching Spiritual Formation.
Divinity - Counseling Dual Degree
This Divinity - Counseling Dual Degree at Wake Forest University is an academic program for graduate students in the full-time Reynolda Campus program who seek to enter vocations in religious leadership with skills in both theology and in counseling.
Chaplaincy (Online)
The Chaplaincy (Online) program offered by Liberty University might be the next right step for you. This chaplaincy degree is designed for those who want to expand their marketability without undertaking the extensive time needed for a Master of Divinity.
Interfaith Chaplaincy
The Divinity - Interfaith Chaplaincy program of Claremont School of Theology is designed to meet the needs of those who wish to become scholar-practitioners in chaplaincy, educated according to the highest standards and eligible to seek professional certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains and other such agencies.
Historical Theology
In our fast-paced, ever expanding global community, we have a great need to understand ourselves and our era in the light of our history. In the Historical Theology program from Westminster Theological Seminary in California, students are equipped with a historically-minded approach to evaluate current events of today in relation to all that has come before.
Theological Studies
The Duke University Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) degree is tailored to fit the needs of students pursuing advanced doctoral studies or seeking careers in teaching or research. It also provides a strong foundation for students called to serve in lay ministry roles throughout the church, academy, and world.
Apologetics and Evangelism
The Master of Arts in Apologetics and Evangelism degree program at Dallas Theological Seminary is designed to prepare students for ministry involving the defense and proclamation of the Christian faith.
Biblical Languages
Biblical Languages offered by Wesley Biblical Seminary are any of the languages employed in the original writings of the Bible. Partially owing to the significance of the Bible in society, Biblical languages are studied more widely than many other dead languages.
Theological Studies
Theological Studies from Saint Louis University is geared toward students who want to pursue focused scholarship, prepare for future doctoral work or simply exercise their intellectual curiosity.
Theological Studies
The Theological Studies programme at Concordia University Montréal is a 45-credit Master of Arts delivered full-time over two years. This degree explores the evolution of Christianity within a pluralistic society. Students engage in advanced research through interdisciplinary lenses, including history, philosophy, and languages.