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754 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in United States
Ministry Studies
The primary purpose of the M.A. in Ministry Studies at Lee University is to provide training for ministers in light of a growing consensus that ministers in the twenty-first century need more training to be effective in vocational ministry.
Practical Theology
The Master of Practical Theology at Eastern University, available fully online or in a hybrid online format, equips church leaders to think creatively and constructively about how the church shapes its life to respond to what God is doing in our world.
Jewish Studies
The Master of Arts in Jewish Studies degree program at Dallas Theological Seminary is designed to prepare students who desire to serve among the Jewish people.
Religious Education
The Religious Education MA program of Brigham Young University is open only to full-time teachers in the LDS Church Seminaries and Institutes System (S&I) who have at least one year of employment in the system.
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.
Master of Divinity
If you desire to work with people in a ministry setting, then this Master of Divinity programme from Liberty University can help you accomplish that mission.
Christian Ministries
Asbury Theological Seminary’s 60-hour Master of Arts in Christian Ministries builds upon biblical, historical, theological and contextual foundations to prepare you for your ministry calling, specifically tailored to your role within the Church.
Divinity
Divinity from Faith International University is designed primarily for those who desire to enter the ministry as a pastor, chaplain, missionary, or other full-time Christian minister.
Divinity and Juris Doctor
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and the School of Law at Duquesne University established a joint degree program leading to the Master of Divinity and Juris Doctor (JD) degrees.
Catholic Studies
Emory University's MDiv program in Catholic Studies offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich heritage, teachings, and practices of the Catholic tradition. Immerse yourself in a transformative educational experience that combines theological study, spiritual formation, and engagement with Catholic thought and culture.
Religious Studies
The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies offers the Religious Studies MA program at Arizona State University that emphasizes the comparative study of religions in order to understand religions' effects on cultures and the different ways people around the world reason, communicate, work, entertain, dress, eat and live.
Divinity
The Divinity program from Anderson University (South Carolina) will prepare you for the ministry as well as for doctoral studies in ministry or theology.
Old Testament
The Master of Arts with a concentration in Old Testament at Biola University— available fully online, on campus or in a blend of both formats — is designed to expand your view of the Old Testament world with knowledge and training in the Hebrew language and the historical-cultural background of the Ancient Near East.
Divinity (Low Residence)
CDSP’s Divinity (Low Residence) program at Church Divinity School of the Pacific offers rigorous academic and spiritual formation for people who will, in a time of religious and cultural pluralism, lead the church in participating in God’s mission, forming Christian disciples, and proclaiming the Gospel.
Divinity
The Master of Divinity degree at Oblate School of Theology is the first professional degree and is designed to provide a solid foundation in the various theological disciplines and in the development of ministerial skills in order to prepare candidates for ordained ministry and qualified laity for effective ministry in the Church.
Theological Studies
The Theological Studies program from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary provides the background for preparation for the doctoral study of religion. It can also be combined with another professional degree to provide the foundation for a career in religious leadership in a variety of ministry settings.
Philosophy and Society
At Philosophy and Society from Fordham University you’ll analyze the human condition amidst and through the complex social, political, economic, and cultural contexts that characterize the contemporary global landscape.
Theological Discipline
The Theological Discipline program of Claremont School of Theology offers multiple areas of concentration and provides depth of study in a particular theological discipline.

Christian Apologetics (Non-Thesis)
This Christian Apologetics (Non-Thesis) MA programme from the Liberty University strives to uphold this pursuit through ensuring that each apologetics course has a rich foundation in biblical principles.
Legal Studies - Church Administration
The Master of Legal Studies - Church Administration track at Trinity International University is designed to equip leaders with essential skills in human resource compliance, contract drafting, and analysis.