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Theology
The Master of Theology Program at the University of Notre Dame serves the Catholic Church and its mission by preparing men and women for ministerial and apostolic service in, with, and for the Church.
Catholic Theology (Distance Learning)
Durham University offers a part-time MA in Catholic Theology (Distance Learning) designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Catholic theology. This programme spans 2 to 3 years and allows students to study flexibly online, commencing in September 2026. Engage with a rich curriculum while connecting with a global community of scholars.
Theology
At Theology from the University of the Western Cape, you'll benefit from a well-known nationally and internationally university.
Theology and Religious Studies – Religious Heritage
This Theology and Religious Studies – Religious Heritage MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on different professional fields, and you can choose between four different tracks, including The Future of Religious Heritage.
Ministry
The Ministry programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate study for those in professional practice. Available through distance learning with full-time and part-time options, this curriculum enhances expertise in chaplaincy and leadership. It is ideal for ministers and pastors seeking a deeper theological grounding.
Religion in Culture
Taking the Department's motto seriously this Religion in Culture program at The University of Alabama explores cross-disciplinary social theory and applies it to the study of religion, seeing each site studied as a test case in identity formation.
Theological Studies
The Theological Studies M.Sc. at the University of Toronto is a comprehensive two-year master's programme delivered in a public study mode. This academic course provides a deep understanding of the Christian faith while allowing for personal specialisation, serving as an ideal foundation for advanced research or doctoral work.
Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World)
The Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science is a master level course delivered in a full-time public study mode over 12 months. It offers a deep social science perspective on global religious and secular dynamics in today's society.
Divinity
If you feel called to vocational ministry, to nurturing and growing churches locally and internationally, to studying the Bible intensively and sharing the Word of God faithfully, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s Divinity degree is designed for you.
Systematic Theology (Thesis)
The Faculty, which offers the Systematic Theology (Thesis) programme at the Stellenbosch University, traces its institutional roots back to 1859 and 15 decades of theology has been taught at Stellenbosch. Today it is an open and ecumenical faculty of Stellenbosch University. The Faculty presents theology from a Christian perspective.
Divinity
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) at University of Redlands is the foundational degree for ministry and is required for ordination in many Christian traditions.
Theological Studies (Pentecostal Theology)
The Theological Studies (Pentecostal Theology) concentration at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary is designed to give students the opportunity to acquire advanced integrative knowledge and skills in Christian theology, with particular focus on constructive theology in the Pentecostal tradition and understanding of the history of Wesleyan-Pentecostal theology and spirituality.
Divinity
The Divinity programme from University of Pretoria builds on the BDiv programme or the previously four year BTh programme. It is a coursework master’s degree programme in general theology covering all six theological disciplines.
Theological Studies
The Master of Arts Theological Studies is a graduate program of theology for lay and religious students at Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary.
Pastoral Care
Integrating theory and practice, the M.A. in Pastoral Care program at Fordham University prepares you to serve as a competent and effective pastoral caregiver. You’ll delve into the philosophical, theological, historical, psychological, sociological, and cultural underpinnings of pastoral care while engaging in meaningful reflection.
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.
Theology
The Master of Theology (Th.M) program at the Southern California Seminary is a 124-unit course of instruction which is well suited for students who plan to pursue doctoral studies, wish to teach in an academic institution, and want to be more effective preachers and teachers of God’s Word.
Pastoral Studies
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies is a graduate degree at Sacred Heart Major Seminary preparing students for ministry and pastoral leadership.
South Asian Cultural and Religious History (Classical Indology)
The South Asian Cultural and Religious History (Classical Indology) programme from Heidelberg University allows students to study the cultural and religious history of South Asia with a special emphasis on the acquisition of philological and ethno-Indological methods.
Religious Studies - Medieval and Renaissance Studies
The M.A. in Religious Studies - Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the University of Ottawa is a two-year, public programme. It offers a multidisciplinary exploration of religious phenomena through historical and sociological lenses, focusing on the transition from the medieval period to the Renaissance era.