Theology and Religious StudiesNorth America

785 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in North America

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Pastoral Counseling - Marriage and Family Studies (Online)

Liberty University’s Pastoral Counseling - Marriage and Family Studies (Online) degree is designed to equip ministry professionals and church leaders with the skills they need to become biblical counselors in Christian ministries and agency-based, non-licensure settings.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

2 years$5,700/yr

Catholic Theological Union

Abbeville, United States

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.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$35,892/yr

Loyola University New Orleans4,5(15)

Online

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.

Master Part-time Online

$15,300/full

Fuller Theological Seminary4,8(5)

Online

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.

M.A. Full-time Online

2 years$20,270/yr

Boston University4,1(85)

Boston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Divinity and Sacred Music

Boston University's Dual Degree Program in Divinity and Sacred Music (MDiv/MSM) is designed for those preparing to be church musicians who wish to engage in a full range of theological studies and preparation for ordination.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 years$24,048/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Divinity (Online)

Liberty University’s Master of Divinity (Online) helps men and women prepare for professional Christian ministry. Our MDiv degree online provides an in-depth and well-rounded study in classical disciplines like Church history, biblical studies, and theology.

Master Part-time Online

3 years$10,250/yr

Vanderbilt University4,6(5)

Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theological Studies

The Theological Studies program of Vanderbilt University is designed to be a two-year, 48 credit hour program when taken full-time. It is intended for persons interested in pursuing graduate study across the several theological disciplines in the Divinity School.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$28,632/yr

Wake Forest University3,5(2)

Winston-Salem, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Sustainability

The Sustainability program of the Wake Forest University acknowledges the growing demand for professionals in religious leadership who have the knowledge and the skills to lead communities to respond to critical ecological and other social issues.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$38,650/yr

Samford University4,6(7)

Homewood, United States

Church Music

The master of music in Church Music (M.M.) from Samford University is designed to prepare individuals for ministry through music in the local church.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,256/yr

Holy Apostles College and Seminary4,3(3)

Cromwell, United States

Theology - Church History

The courses of the Theology - Church History program of Holy Apostles College and Seminary offer a comprehensive study of the Church from its foundation to the Second Vatican Council.

M.A. Part-time On-campus +2

2 years$7,884/yr

Palm Beach Atlantic University4,0(6)

West Palm Beach, United States

Philosophy of Religion

The Philosophy of Religion Master is offered by Palm Beach Atlantic University. Impact churches, communities, and partners around the globe with the Master of Arts Philosophy of Religion (MAPR) program at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$21,600/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

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.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

1 year$18,000/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Lynchburg, United States

Biblical Interpretation

If you’re passionate about helping others grasp the depth of Scripture, this Biblical Interpretation programme from Liberty University can help equip you to do just that.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$5,700/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Religion (Online)

Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Religion (Online) degree is designed to prepare students entering ministry with an in-depth but practical study of theology, biblical studies, and ministry practice. An online MAR will better equip you to minister in your current and future roles.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$12,300/yr

Graduate Theological Union4,0(5)

Berkeley, United States

Anthropology of Religion

The Anthropology of Religion at Graduate Theological Union will have students study cultural contexts, beginning with conceptualizing “religion” itself as the product of Christian, European, and colonial genealogies in order to understand this concept’s impact on the world.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$27,000/yr

Grace School of Theology

The Woodlands, United States

Ministry

This 36-credit Ministry program at Grace School of Theology is designed for maximum flexibility for the graduate-level student who is primarily interested in acquiring general ministry skills.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$5,400/yr

Holy Apostles College and Seminary4,3(3)

Online

Philosophy - History of Philosophy

The Philosophy - History of Philosophy program of Holy Apostles College and Seminary provides the student with a comprehensive understanding of the history of philosophical thought from the pre-Socratic period to the present day. Emphasis is placed on Ancient, Arabic, Medieval, Modern, and Contemporary philosophy.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$7,884/yr

Loma Linda University3,8(5)

California, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Chaplaincy

Chaplaincy at Loma Linda University is a professional degree that prepares students for ministry as chaplains. It combines foundational theological knowledge with specialty training and clinical experience.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

3 years$39,978/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Divinity - Professional Chaplaincy - Military (Online)

Be a Support and Spiritual Guide for Service Members and their Families with an Liberty University’s Master of Divinity - Professional Chaplaincy - Military (Online).

Master Part-time Online

4 years$9,225/yr

University of Notre Dame4,5(22)

South Bend, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Echo (Theology)

Echo (Theology) is a two-year graduate service program at University of Notre Dame that offers participants the opportunity to earn an M.A. in theology from the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Theology, to serve the Church as a parish catechetical leader or as a theology teacher in a Catholic school, and to live in an intentional faith community while engaging in integrative formation.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$66,934/yr