767 Master's in Theology and Religious Studies in North America

The Master of Arts in Theology program advances the mission of College of Saint Elizabeth by creating a community of learning nourished by belief in God the Creator, the Redeemer, and the Sanctifier, by the treasury of human wisdom, and by respect for the dynamics of inquiry and action.

Practical Theology from Columbia Theological Seminary is to equip persons for a broad array of ministries through the practice of theological and contextual reflection.

The Theology and Peace Studies is a 60-credit-hour academic degree program from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary that prepares students interested in careers and scholarship at the intersection of theology and transformative peacebuilding. Students combine academic study with sustained engagement in the field. 

The Divinity program of Claremont School of Theology combines academic excellence with spiritual formation and social engagement, to prepare students for service and leadership in many possible settings. 

The Azrieli-Revel Dual Degree program at Yeshiva University is designed to provide aspiring Jewish educators with high-level professional preparation in both methods and content, by combining the discipline of pedagogy in Jewish graduate education at Azrieli with the acquisition of a level of expertise in academic Jewish studies at Revel.

The Apologetics program at the Houston Christian University develop students who are capable of defending the faith through biblical, cultural, and philosophical arguments. 

The Religion program at Eastern Mennonite University is designed for students who prioritize academic preparation in the theological disciplines over professional preparation for ministry.

The Comparative Religion M.A. at Western Michigan University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. This degree focuses on mastering two religious traditions and exploring theoretical frameworks. Students engage in rigorous academic research over the course of the programme's duration.

The Master of Divinity (MDiv)/MBA Theology and Business degree from Emory University is a four year program. You can start in either school, but you spend one year at Candler School of Theology, one year at Goizueta Business School, and the remaining two years taking electives in both schools.

This Development Practice and Theology program from Emory University allows students to combine training and experience in international development with theological studies and formation for ministry and may be completed in four years instead of the five required to attain the degrees separately.

Theology from The University of the West Indies aims to provide further training for theologians, and to provide a foundation for further rigorous academic study in the discipline of theology.

The Theological Studies programme at Harvard University offers a comprehensive exploration of religious traditions and philosophical thought. This master degree provides a flexible academic structure for students pursuing public study modes. It is designed to prepare graduates for diverse professional paths or advanced research.

The Arizona Center for Judaic Studies offers the Judaic Studies NDP at The University of Arizona as a stand-alone program that focuses on the history and culture of ancient Israel, modern Jewish history and culture, and gender and Jewish studies. 

The Urban Ministry program at Grand Canyon University emphasizes the power of the gospel for transformation while also making it accessible and contextually appropriate for an urban, 21st century audience. 

Boston University's Dual Degree Program in Divinity and Sacred Music (MDiv/MSM) is designed for those preparing to be church musicians who wish to engage in a full range of theological studies and preparation for ordination.

Through intellectually rigorous exploration of the full range of possibilities and ambiguities of faith, students of Theological Studies here at Loyola Marymount University come to appreciate both the intrinsic value of religious inquiry and the role of religion in building a more just world. 

The Anthropology of Religion at Graduate Theological Union will have students study cultural contexts, beginning with conceptualizing “religion” itself as the product of Christian, European, and colonial genealogies in order to understand this concept’s impact on the world.

The ability to expertly hold people’s stories — to create safe spaces for navigating experiences and relationships — can have a lasting impact on individuals, families and entire communities. Biola University offers a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

The Master of Arts (Philosophical Studies for Missionary Discipleship) (MAPS) at Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary is a graduate program of philosophical studies in preparation for graduate study in theology or philosophy in service to the church and for further formation for the priesthood.

The Master of Theological Studies degree at Providence College introduces and explores the major themes in Catholic doctrine and practice, as well as the research methods that are central to theology as an academic discipline.