Theology and Religious StudiesNorth America

785 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in North America

Pontifical John Paul II Institute3,3(3)

Washington, D. C., United States

Marriage and Family

Marriage and Family from Pontifical John Paul II Institute approaches the realities of the person, marriage, and family in light of the central mysteries of Christian revelation and in dialogue with Western/modern assumptions regarding the nature of the person and the meaning of freedom.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,600/yr

Harvard University4,0(168)

Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Religion

In the Religion degree at Harvard University, you’ll learn the rules of scholarly engagement and analysis, and you will learn how to make your own original contribution to the ongoing conversation of scholars who study the importance of religion.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$3,440/module

Simpson University3,0(1)

Redding, United States

Divinity

The Divinity degree at Simpson University is one that was designed for those with a desire to deepen their relationship with God by growing in calling, character, competence, and confidence.

Master Full-time +2 Online +2

3 years$14,800/yr

Western Michigan University4,0(11)

Kalamazoo, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Comparative Religion

Comparative Religion from Western Michigan University is designed to provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge of at least two religious traditions, the principal classical works in the field of comparative religion, and the central issues of theory and method that underlie the discipline of the study of religion.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$15,620/yr

Graduate Theological Union4,0(5)

Berkeley, United States

Rabbinic Literature

The Rabbinic Literature at Graduate Theological Union will have students work to develop competencies in broad-ranging aspects of rabbinic literature.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$27,000/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Worship Studies - Worship Techniques (Online)

Liberty University’s Worship Studies - Worship Techniques (Online) degree is the perfect degree programme to prepare you to apply your musical knowledge to worship studies and guide musicians in musical preparation and performance.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

2 years$11,610/yr

Emory University4,3(38)

Atlanta, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Business and Divinity

The Business and Divinity is a four year program from Emory University. 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.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 years$27,500/yr

Grand Canyon University4,1(18)

Online

Educational Leadership - Christian Leadership

Fostering growth and collaboration among students and staff is at the heart of the Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership - Christian Leadership program at Grand Canyon University.

M.Ed. Part-time Online

$22,140/full

Case Western Reserve University4,5(14)

Cleveland Heights, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Religious Studies

The Religious Studies program of Case Western Reserve University is multicultural, non-sectarian, and both disciplinary and interdisciplinary.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$57,214/yr

Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)

Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Religious Studies

The Religious Studies program at Indiana University Bloomington is designed for students looking to engage in the academic study of religion beyond the bachelor’s degree.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,002/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Divinity (Online)

Liberty University’s Master of Divinity (Online) helps men and women prepare for professional Christian ministry. Our MDiv degree online provides an in-depth and well-rounded study in classical disciplines like Church history, biblical studies, and theology.

Master Part-time Online

3 years$10,250/yr

Harvard University4,0(168)

Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Theology

Theology from Harvard University offers 18 areas of focus, and includes course work, a language requirement, and an oral examination requirement. It is strongly recommended that applicants to the ThM have prior knowledge of the language they plan to use to meet the language requirement.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,080/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Religion - Homiletics (Online)

If you feel like this is your calling and want to learn the art of effective preaching, then Liberty University has the programme for you. Liberty University's Master of Arts in Religion - Homiletics (Online) prepares students with an in-depth, practical education in theology, biblical studies, and ministry training.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

2 years$5,700/yr

Creighton University

Omaha, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Magis Catholic Teacher Corps

Complete a master’s degree while gaining practical experience in teaching through the Magis Catholic Teacher Corps. The program at Creighton University is dedicated to the formation of enthusiastic, faith-filled, and highly motivated teachers in direct service to Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the greater Midwest.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsTuition not available

Biola University4,6(11)

La Mirada, United States

Marriage and Family Therapy

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.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$19,340/yr

Cedarville University5,0(1)

Online

Worship and Theology

If you have a passion for leading God’s people in true biblically grounded worship, Cedarville University’s Master of Arts in Worship and Theology (M.A.W.T.) will equip you with biblical knowledge and practical worship skills to be an effective worship leader for God’s glory.

Master Full-time +2 Online

1 year$15,696/yr

Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary4,0(2)

Yonkers, United States

Theology

The Theology program of Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary seeks to encourage scholarly research and reflection in Orthodox theology.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$15,000/yr

Xavier University of Louisiana4,2(13)

New Orleans, United States

Theology

Theology from Xavier University of Louisiana is intended for college graduates who desire a holistic, inter-disciplinary theological program to form them for participation in the Christian mission in the Black community and the Church at-large as theologically and culturally competent ordained, religious or lay ecclesial ministers.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,656/yr

Point Loma Nazarene University4,0(1)

San Diego, United States

Ministry

Point Loma Nazarene University’s Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) program has been designed with the student in mind.

Master Full-time Blended

2 years$6,120/yr

McGill University4,4(97)

Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Jewish Studies

The Department of Jewish Studies at McGill University offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Judaica. It welcomes students interested in deepening their knowledge of Jewish history and Jewish texts.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,235/yr