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785 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in North America
Academic M.A. - Bible Concentration
The Academic M.A. - Bible Concentration specialization at the Luther Seminary focuses on the study of the Bible. It is intended as a course of study for those with a particular interest in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
Religions of Western Antiquity
Religions of Western Antiquity at Florida State University studies the religions of the Mediterranean world and western Asia up to the rise of Islam.
Pastoral Studies
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a flexible graduate-level, two-year degree program that equips women and men for leadership in ministry in congregations and other settings.
Religious Studies
The Religious Studies M.A. at Southern Methodist University is a terminal degree designed for nonprofessional students seeking advanced liberal arts expertise. This full-time programme requires 30 credit hours and a master's thesis, allowing for deep specialisation in diverse areas of scholarship and religious thought.

Music and Worship
This Music and Worship MA programme from the Liberty University will help you take the next step towards that goal. Develop the technical and spiritual skill set you need to stand out in the competitive music industry.
Religion
The M.A. program in Religion at Rice University provides a broad background in the study of religious currents, including the marginal and transnational, within a strong theoretical framework of the academic study of religion.
Pastoral Ministry
The M.A. in Pastoral Ministry program at Seton Hall University equips students with the theological foundation and specialized training to answer Christ's call to serve in the Church today.
Divinity
Divinity from Sewanee The University Of The South is designed to provide students with the spiritual formation, knowledge, and skills required to become committed, effective ordained clergy.
Pastoral Ministry
The Pastoral Ministry program at St. John’s Seminary for directors of religious education, youth ministers, campus ministers, catechists, K-12 theology teachers, and anyone else interested in receiving formation for ministry, such as permanent deacons.
Bible Exposition
Bible Exposition at Biola University is available fully online, on campus or in a blend of both formats ? offers you an academically rich, spiritually transformative study of the Scriptures that prepares you for a wide range of vocational callings.
Biblical Studies
At Westminster Theological Seminary in California, the study of Scripture is founded upon an understanding of the biblical languages, Greek and Hebrew, equipping graduates with the tools to Biblical Studies in the language of its authors, thus enhancing their ability to properly exegete and apply the Word of God.
Religious Studies
The many different areas of research interest among members of the Religious Studies School at McGill University frequently require the hiring of graduate students as research assistants.
Catholic Studies
The Catholic Studies Graduate Program at the University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul is a transformative opportunity to engage with the Catholic faith intellectually while enriching your life, work, and sense of purpose.
Divinity
Since the Master of Divinity from Catholic University of America is first a professional degree, the purpose of this program is to foster basic theological understanding and to develop initial pastoral competence on the part of students preparing for ministry.
Divinity Connect
Divinity Connect is a distance program at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary that combines online and hybrid courses. With this program of study, the best of what AMBS offers comes to you, wherever you are.
Divinity
The Master of Divinity at Palm Beach Atlantic University, is the “gold standard” for ministry degrees. Its aim is to equip God’s Kingdom workers for a wide variety of vocational ministerial roles, including the local church, parachurch organizations, missions, and chaplaincy (e.g. military, hospital).
Ministry
The Ministry degree from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is designed for students who are pursuing a call to the ELCA’s Word and Service roster or preparing for ministry in secular settings.
Theology
The hallmark of the Master or Arts (Theology) program at Catholic Theological Union is the flexibility offered within each individual student’s program. The general academic MA provides the theological background for those who wish to teach at the secondary or college level, or to develop greater academic expertise in theological studies.
Pastoral Studies (Online)
This Pastoral Studies (Online) degree program at Loyola University New Orleans is practical, transformative, international in scope, and open to students of all faiths.
Theological Studies
Fuller Theological Seminary’s MA in Theological Studies (MTS) provides a well-rounded, rigorous program that prepares students for further academic study and to be thought leaders in the contexts to which they are called.