7.6k Master's degrees in Humanities

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.

The Master of Arts in Christian Counseling at Dallas Baptist University is a non-licensure, 36-hour graduate program designed to provide Christ-centered education to prepare servant leaders for the practical ministry of Christian counseling. 

The English Literature and Language degree at St. Mary’s University immerses students in narrative and storytelling practices, such as research, writing and outreach, to prepare them for doctoral or legal studies and a variety of professional environments.

The Creative Writing programme at Indiana University Bloomington is a three-year, full-time Master of Fine Arts. This public study mode provides award-winning faculty mentorship and full funding. Students focus on poetry or fiction, culminating in a book-length thesis designed to launch professional literary careers.

The English with Concentration in Language M.A. at Indiana University Bloomington is a public, full-time programme exploring the structure and evolution of the English language. This degree requires 30 credit hours and serves as a pathway to doctoral study, focusing on linguistic development and foreign language proficiency.

The Master of Divinity Degree (MDIV) at Eastern University is the standard degree required by many church denominations prior to ordination to pastoral ministry.  However, more and more the MDIV is also the degree of choice for men and women who are called to a variety of ministries beyond the pastoral one. 

The Faculty, which offers the Practical Theology (General-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. 

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is involved in research and teaching. It offers higher degree programmes leading to the award of Doctoral and Master’s degrees. The Master’s programme in General Studies at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, M.Sc. (Tech), is oriented along the streams of Media and Communication as well as Development Studies.

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. 

 Creative Writing programme offered at the University of Nottingham will explore contemporary poetry, fiction and hybrid forms of writing (which cross genres), as well as building on your own critical writing skills.

The Master of African Literature offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  in the field of African Literature is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree. Students adopt perspectives that take seriously our location in southern Africa while also taking into account the global relevance of African literary practice.

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. 

The Master of Arts degree in Spanish as a Second or Bilingual Language from Michigan State University  provides academic preparation to pursue advanced work in Spanish linguistics and further develop fluency in the Spanish language. 

Chatham University’s Creative Writing (Low residency) program grows from the legacy of Rachel Carson '29, a creative writer known for her social conscience. Our students understand that writing is ultimately a public act with the power to effect meaningful change. 

The Studio programme at Indiana University Bloomington is a full-time, three-year M.F.A. residency. This public study mode course allows artists to master their craft through intensive research and creative practice. Students benefit from a top-tier research environment while refining their professional artistic skills.

The Academic M.A. - Systematic Theology Concentration specialization at Luther Seminary focuses on systematic theology for those interested in further graduate study in this area.

The Department of Jewish Studies at McGill University offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Judaica. It welcomes students interested in deepening their knowledge of Jewish history and Jewish texts.

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. 

The Linguistics programme at the University of Otago explores the intricate nature of human communication, from speech sounds to artificial intelligence. This versatile course is available through various undergraduate degrees, such as the B.A., with full-time study options that develop vital analytical and cross-cultural skills.

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.