463 Full-time Master's degrees in Christian Studies

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.   

The Biblical Counseling Master is offered by Maranatha Baptist University. The curriculum includes practical courses in topics such as crisis counseling and addictive behavior, while providing a solid foundation of biblical and theological courses.

The Divinity, Pastoral Care and Counseling MDiv/MA program at New Brunswick Theological Seminary offers a unique and comprehensive theological education, blending divinity studies with pastoral care and counseling, to prepare graduates for multifaceted ministry roles.

The Divinity degree at Simpson University is one that was designed for those with a desire to deepen their relationship with God by growing in calling, character, competence, and confidence.

The Master of Divinity degree from Harding University lays a solid foundation for a lifetime of ministry through a focus on spiritual growth, research tools, and practical ministry skills.

The University of St. Thomas (UST)'s Pastoral Studies MA program is dedicated to providing outstanding theological education in the Roman Catholic tradition.

Fuller Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity (MDiv) offers definitive training for agile, effective church leaders in an ever-changing world.

This two-year Biblical Studies program from Bar Ilan University will grant you the basic tools for the scientific study of the Hebrew Bible. The program will be taught entirely in English by leading experts.

Students seeking preparation for general pastoral ministry, particularly the role of senior pastor and the responsibility for the theological and administrative leadership of a local church in the United States, are encouraged to pursue the M.Div. with a Pastoral Studies concentration at Grace College and Seminary.

The Women's Ministry Leadership concentration at Grace College and Seminary will help students develop both ministry values and skills to make genuine connections with others. 

The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary provides significant training in the principles and methods of biblical counseling, preparing students for service in local churches, biblical counseling centers, and wider ministry settings.

The Marriage and Family Therapy - Divinity program at Seattle Pacific University is for those who sense a call to both ministry and delivery of professional mental health counseling services.

The Exegetical Studies concentration at Grace College and Seminary is especially appropriate for those students who desire advanced biblical language training in accordance with their personal giftedness, and with the needs of their particular ministry.

The Master’s in Intercultural Studies at Grace College and Seminary equips students to step into diverse, cross-cultural settings with humility and compassion, preparing them to share their faith, meet the needs of those around them, and develop effective ministries to advance God’s Kingdom.

This Chaplaincy program at Grace College and Seminary will provide solid foundational training that prepares individuals for ministry as professional chaplains in military, hospital, sports, marketplace and prison settings. (M.Div. Core plus 12 credit hours.)

The Masters in Pastoral Counseling concentration at Grace College and Seminary is designed for those who desire to be involved in a counseling ministry, but who also want a solid biblical and theological foundation upon which to build their perspectives and practices of counseling.

The Master of Arts in Chaplaincy and Ministry Care degree program at Dallas Theological Seminary is designed to prepare students to serve as chaplains in the military, hospitals, corporate environments, and other care-related ministry settings.

The Biblical Studies program at University of Bonn is an international and interdisciplinary degree that is taught in English, covers two semesters, and is aimed at students who would like to immerse themselves in present-day research on Biblical texts enriched by the vast experience of European scholarship in exegesis

Christian Ministry- Modern Worship Music is offered by Saint Paul School of Theology. Designed for individuals passionate about leading and shaping contemporary worship, the Modern Worship Music Specialization at Saint Paul School of Theology offers a distinct opportunity for you to contribute to the intersection of faith and artistry.

A two- or three-year professional degree that prepares students for Church ministry, the Master of Divinity (MDiv) at the University of San Diego offers appropriate preparation for those intending to serve in ordained, service, and ecclesial ministries. Those pursuing ordained ministry in the Church must complete an additional year of theological and ministerial training.