12 Master's degrees offered by the university

How does theology intersect with today’s culture and society? Through the Master of Arts —Christian Thought, at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, you’ll explore theology and the history of Christianity, probing tough questions and engaging in thoughtful discussion about the relationship between the Gospel and surrounding culture. 

The Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is a flexible academic degree program equipping men and women for ministry. Prospective students should be committed Christians called to or already engaging in ministry desiring academic development. The MATS can also provide a pathway to further scholarship.

Develop a strong biblical foundation and prepare for various forms of ministry or further studies with the Master of Arts (Old Testament) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. You’ll receive an advanced understanding of the Old Testament with emphasis on the original Hebrew and Aramaic text.

The Masters of Arts (New Testament) students from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are typically interested in pursuing doctoral work, for which this degree is excellent preparation. Some may choose to earn a dual degree with Biblical Languages or Old Testament to enhance their preparedness for further studies. 

At Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, you can develop a strong biblical foundation and prepare for various forms of ministry or further studies with the Master of Arts (Biblical Studies). 

In the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, you’ll receive specialized training as you prepare for and engage in Kingdom work. With a solid biblical and theological foundation, and instruction in cultural sensitivity and regional awareness, you’ll be ready for various pathways in missions and/or cross-cultural work of any kind.

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.

Christian Ministries from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary will prepare you for effective ministry wherever God calls you.

In this Biblical Languages degree at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, you will also have opportunities to explore other ancient languages, such as Ugaritic, Aramaic, Latin and Akkadian, to further your knowledge of the Scriptures.

The Master of Arts (Church History) students at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are typically interested in pursuing doctoral work, for which this degree is excellent preparation. Some may wish to teach in Christian education, enter into other ministries or learn to more effectively serve in their current vocation.

Master of Arts (Theology) students at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are typically interested in pursuing doctoral work, for which this degree is excellent preparation. Others may desire to enter into church ministry or learn to more effectively serve in their current vocation.

Our cornerstone degree, the Master of Divinity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary prepares nearly 40% of our students to serve in ministry around the world. If you feel called to vocational ministry, to nurturing and growing churches locally and internationally, to taking the Bible seriously through intensive study and sharing the Word of God faithfully, the MDiv is designed for you.