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785 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in North America
Religious Studies
The AMRS: Master of Arts in Religious Studies program at University of Chicago is designed for students looking to develop a broad basis of understanding in religious studies or those professionals looking to connect their current field of practice to the study of religion (e.g. law, medicine, business, education, journalism, the arts). Students may enroll either full or part time.
Theological Studies - Ethics and Social Responsibility
The Theological Studies - Ethics and Social Responsibility program at Asbury Theological Seminary applies Christian theology to contemporary issues, life and ministry through your study of church history, doctrine, ethics, philosophy and systematic theology.
Church Multiplication
If you’re passionate about reaching people with the Gospel and want to become equipped for church planting, this Church Multiplication programme from Liberty University can help prepare you to step into that calling.
Theological Studies
Study the Bible, Christian theology, church history, and the practice of ministry in an interdisciplinary and ecumenical setting with a distinctive Anabaptist-Mennonite perspective. Explore current scholarship and examine contemporary issues with Theological Studies program at University of Waterloo.
Theology
Study your graduate degree in theology in a distinctive environment. Read core texts, engage in ecumenical seminars and attend theological academic conferences. Share the gift of a rigorous, faithful and well-founded theological education through a career in teaching, research or ministry in this Theology program at University of Dallas.

Divinity - Pastoral Counseling (Online)
If you have a heart for people and ministry, the Divinity - Pastoral Counseling (Online) degree from Liberty University will give you the knowledge you need to effectively lead others through the difficult circumstances in life.
Christian Spiritual Direction
Asbury Theological Seminary’s 48-hour Master of Arts in Christian Spiritual Direction prepares you with knowledge and formational practice for successfully serving as a spiritual director in service to the Christian Church.
Christian Ministry
Current and future lay ministers and assistant pastors are invited to apply for admission to Grand Canyon Theological Seminary. The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program at Grand Canyon University is well-suited to individuals who wish to provide pastoral guidance and care to members of their church community.
Theology
The MA in Theology from Duquesne University provides a graduate-level foundation in central areas of theology.
Christian Education
The purpose of the Christian Education program of the Union Presbyterian Seminary is to prepare you to become a professional educator in Christian congregations or other educational settings.
Comparative Theology
The Comparative Theology at Graduate Theological Union is inspired by an increasingly pluralistic global context that brings diverse religious worlds into contact, this concentration prepares students to engage in the study of the distinct theologies, practices, and ethics of different religions from a dialogical perspective.

Religion - Christian Apologetics (Online)
If you are looking to sharpen your defense of the Christian faith, defend the existence of God, and communicate a Christian worldview to others, then Liberty University’s Religion - Christian Apologetics (Online) degree may be for you.
Catholic Theology
The M.A. in Catholic Theology at Fordham University is a broad-based academic degree meant to introduce students to the study of theology as an academic discipline.
Missiological Studies
Columbia International University offers the Missiological Studies MDiv (Master of Divinity) program.
Religious Studies
The Religious Studies program from University of the West is a two-year, full-time degree program that allows students to gain a critical appreciation and understanding of different facets of religion. More specifically, it seeks to extend a student’s background in Buddhism and Buddhist Studies, with an emphasis on practical applications in the contemporary world.
Theological Science
Theological Science at Franciscan University of Steubenville will prepare you for the rigor required in developing, writing, and defending your dissertation, helping you reach your goals of advanced theological study, teaching, and research.

Divinity - Professional Chaplaincy - Community (Online)
Liberty University's Master of Divinity - Professional Chaplaincy - Community (Online) provides broad-based biblical and theological training that is needed for a variety of environments.
Sacred Music
Sacred Music from Southern Methodist University will prepare students for professional music leadership in the church and academic work in church music.
Aesthetics
The Aesthetics at Graduate Theological Union will have students apply the resources of religious and theological traditions to the study of beauty – in its enrapturing power, in its perception as graceful manifestation of divine truth and goodness, and in its presentation as art.
Theology
The Master of Theology program from Westminster Theological Seminary equips you to develop a breadth of knowledge in a major field of theological study through in-depth research.