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Pastoral Counseling
The Masters in Pastoral Counseling concentration at Grace College and Seminary is designed for those who desire to be involved in a counseling ministry, but who also want a solid biblical and theological foundation upon which to build their perspectives and practices of counseling.
Divinity
The Divinity program of the New Brunswick Theological Seminary is the fullest preparation for ministry. This degree balances academic rigor and the application of the practical skills needed for effective ministry. It is important to note that a Master of Divinity is required for ordination and/or promotion in many denominations and churches. Some chaplaincy programs may also require this degree.
Human Services - Criminal Justice and Ministry
You can help bring lasting rehabilitation to the incarcerated and others within the legal system. The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Services - Criminal Justice and Ministry program at Regent University is offered online in partnership with Regent School of Law.
Academic M.A. - Bible Concentration
The Academic M.A. - Bible Concentration specialization at the Luther Seminary focuses on the study of the Bible. It is intended as a course of study for those with a particular interest in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
Philosophy - Systematic Philosophy
The Philosophy - Systematic Philosophy program of Holy Apostles College and Seminary will provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of nature, human nature, and human thought from a Roman Catholic perspective.
Pastoral Counseling Online
Oral Roberts University’s Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling Online is a 100% online program that can equip you to serve on the front lines of the Spirit-empowered movement today.
Christian Education and Public Theology
Union Presbyterian Seminary students in this program plan to make both Christian Education and Public Theology (i.e., theology serving the common good) a significant part of their ministry.
Christian Education
The purpose of the Master of Arts degree in Christian Education (MACE) at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is to prepare men and women to mobilize people to follow God’s call on their lives to use their God-given spiritual gifts and abilities as they pursue their passions in His name.
Christian Leadership in Education
The Christian Leadership in Education program at University of Limerick is an innovative, specialist programme to enhance the development of leadership capacity in the primary and second-level sector.
Church Planting
Do you have a passion to start or revitalize a church or ministry? The Church Planting degree at Regent University equips you with the knowledge to establish new places of worship and restore declining congregations too.

Christian Apologetics (Non-Thesis) (Online)
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics (Non-Thesis) (Online) is a Christian ministry degree programme. Our online Christian apologetics courses can provide you with the philosophical, historical, and biblical knowledge to defend the truth claims of Christianity.
Christian Leadership
With a Master’s in Christian Leadership program at Grand Canyon University, you will nurture your personal, spiritual and professional growth, and expand your career opportunities as you pursue your life’s work in God’s name.
Christian Thought and History
The Christian Thought and History programme at the University of Otago explores the global impact of Christian beliefs. This flexible degree, available full-time or via distance learning, examines how religious ideas shape Western civilisation. Students gain deep insights into historical and contemporary cultural contexts.
Christian Ministry
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) at Anderson University - Indiana, a professional degree preparing students for pastoral ministry, is offered 100% online. Approved by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), the MACM is delivered by the same faculty members who teach our residential classes.
Liturgical Studies
The Liturgical Studies program at Graduate Theological Union will have students engage in critical research into the historical evolution of Christian rites; theological reflection about Christian ritual practice (historical and contemporary); and analysis/interpretation of the ritual practices and embodied faith expressions of particular liturgical traditions.
Pastoral Studies - Concentration in Spiritual Direction
Aquinas Institute of Theology’s Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies - Concentration in Spiritual Direction (MAPS-CD) is a specific track within the general MAPS program. While still preparing students for service to the Church in a variety of Christian ministries, the MAPS-SD focuses students' elective credits in order to explicitly prepare them for roles as spiritual directors.
Biblical Studies
At Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, you can develop a strong biblical foundation and prepare for various forms of ministry or further studies with the Master of Arts (Biblical Studies).
Theology
Theology from Southern Methodist University prepare for more advanced study at the doctoral level.
Pastoral Studies
The Pastoral Studies programme at the University of Otago is a versatile minor designed for undergraduate students. This course explores ministry, mission, and theological care through diverse cultural lenses. Available for full-time or part-time study, it integrates Māori and Pacific perspectives into contemporary faith practices.
Divinity - Youth Ministry
The Master of Divinity - Youth Ministry at Anderson University (South Carolina) is the standard theological degree offered by most seminaries and divinity schools in the U.S. It is typically a three-year program, which follows four years of undergraduate study.