Overview

Key Features

Conversations with prospective students and church leaders reveal increased desire for theological education opportunities aimed at preparing students for forms of ministry beyond congregational-based pastoral ministry. These areas include pastoral care, conflict transformation, missions and ministries with youth. It is this interest that MRL intends to address.

This Religious Leadership program from Emory University offers students interested in specialized ministries a graduate theological program that provides a biblical, historical and practical foundation for their work.

Cultivate your leadership potential. Take your call to the next level by enhancing the skills you need to lead.

Six areas of specialization. Specializations that reflect your strengths: Worship and Music, Youth, Pastoral Care, Mission and Evangelism, Peacebuilding, and Wesleyan Leadership.

Flexible Formats. Hybrid option for areas of specialization in Youth Ministry; Justice, Peacebuilding, and Conflict Transformation (JPACT); and Wesleyan Leadership and Heritage.

Practical skill-building. Supervised internships that put you right in your chosen field, providing invaluable experience in real settings.

Benefit from the best. Cutting-edge programs from distinguished faculty offering real preparation for Christian leadership in the church and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Methodism

Theology of Wesley and Methodism

Polity of the UMC

Church and Community Development

Special Topics in Denominational Studies: General Conference

Social Mission of the Church

John Wesley’s Ethics

Christian Sexual Ethics

Religion, Ethics, and Civil Rights

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Leadership View 752 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Well-balanced program of work in the liberal arts.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27500 USD / year

≈ 27500 USD / year
Out-of-State

27500 USD / year

≈ 27500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27500 USD / year

≈ 27500 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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