42 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in Illinois, United States

Whether you are looking to produce academic research or go into ministry, Loyola University Chicago's Theology program helps you grow as an intellectual, professional, and most importantly, as a whole person.

The Ministry degree from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is designed for students who are pursuing a call to the ELCA’s Word and Service roster or preparing for ministry in secular settings. 

The Christian Spirituality (Spiritual Direction) degree from Loyola University Chicago prepares students to meet the personal and societal challenges of our time through meaningful, holistic living and by deepening their knowledge of God and self.

The University of Saint Mary of the Lake is now offering an online or in-person Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) degree program for both lay students and Deacons.

The Theological Studies program from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary provides the background for preparation for the doctoral study of religion. It can also be combined with another professional degree to provide the foundation for a career in religious leadership in a variety of ministry settings.

Gain pastoral leadership skills through the Master of Divinity (MDiv) program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) from Trinity International University.

The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake (USML) is a graduate-level academic program comprised of only 36 credit hours, including nine electives. 

The Master of Legal Studies - Church Administration track at Trinity International University is designed to equip leaders with essential skills in human resource compliance, contract drafting, and analysis. 

The Pastoral Counseling degree at Loyola University Chicago prepares pastoral clinicians to provide therapeutic services in faith-based contexts.

The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign offers a MA in Religion at our Urbana-Champaign campus. 

The Master of Arts in Theological Studies is a 30-hour, one-year academic graduate program offered by Moody Theological Seminary for Moody Bible Institute graduates. 

The Ministry program at Anderson University (South Carolina) instills leadership while providing a great foundational understanding of ministry.

The Sacred Theology program of Chicago Theological Seminary is a one-year program of advanced study beyond the Master of Divinity (or its equivalent.). It’s designed for students who wish to study a theological topic with an advanced focus.

As you respond to God’s call to vocational ministry, a master of Divinity (MDiv) from North Park University is the foundation you need to seek ordination to Christian service.

The Divinity program of Chicago Theological Seminary is a three-year program designed to prepare you for transformative religious leadership in the church and society, often in an ordained capacity.

The Religious Studies program of the Chicago Theological Seminary is a two-year graduate program that focuses on the study of religious traditions, theology and ethics.

At Pastoral Studies from the Moody Bible Institute you’ll have the training you need to lead a church anywhere in the world.

At Ministry Studies from the Moody Bible Institute you’ll be uniquely equipped for your specific field of ministry.

At the heart of the Theology program from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is our commitment to equip students to bear witness to the gospel and be agents of social transformation in our changing church and world.

Anthropology and Sociology of Religion from University of Chicago examines religious phenomena as social facts and cultural processes, using a combination of tools including fieldwork, archival research and textual interpretation.