Overview

Columbia Theological Seminary’s Theology program provides the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors in a common area of research interest.

Key Features

The degree is in-person (one year, residential program) with an online option (2-year non-residential, requires an initial one-week orientation and research methods seminar held on campus in August).
ThM students pursue study that includes coursework in relevant curricular areas; a seminar in research methods; ongoing work with a faculty mentor; a publishable research thesis project; and the opportunity to apply and serve as a research or teaching assistant.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thesis Research
Literature Review
Thesis writing
ThM colloquium

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Decatur, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 746 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Have completed the MDiv degree, or its academic equivalent, at an accredited seminary or divinity school. In certain cases, a Master of Arts or a Master of Theological Studies degree in the appropriate area may be accepted as a substitute, but additional preparatory work may be required; ordinarily, a B average in an applicant’s college and seminary program is considered a minimum standard for admission. Applicants shall have official transcripts of all work since high school sent directly from the institution;
Students working in biblical studies (i.e., Old or New Testament) should be comfortable working in the language pertinent to that degree: Hebrew for Old Testament and Greek for New Testament.

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

6980 USD / year

≈ 6980 USD / year
Out-of-State

6980 USD / year

≈ 6980 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6980 USD / year

≈ 6980 USD / year

Living costs

Decatur

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

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