104 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in California, United States
Christian Apologetics
At Christian Apologetics at Biola University, students are prepared to articulate a Christian worldview reverently, with intelligence, confidence and compassion.
Pastoral Ministries
The Pastoral Ministries degree at Santa Clara University, rooted in the Jesuit tradition, provides theological and pastoral formation for a variety of ministries.
Catholic Educational Leadership
The master's program in Catholic Educational Leadership at University of San Francisco prepares graduates for effective leadership as administrators in Catholic elementary and secondary schools and for diocesan positions.
Theology
The Master of Arts (MA) in Theology program at Vanguard University will enhance your understanding of biblically-informed faith by providing a firm foundation in systematic theology, biblical studies, and applied theology.
Common Master of Arts
In affiliation with the Graduate Theological Union, this two-year intensive Common Master of Arts program at University of Redlands focuses on one theological discipline and draws on a close working relationship with a faculty advisor in a specific area of study.
Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion
The MA in Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion at California Institute of Integral Studies emphasizes an embodied, engaged approach, in which contemplative practice and career exploration complement rigorous study.
Buddhist Spiritual Care
Whether you’re a chaplain, social worker, psychotherapist, or educator, this Buddhist Spiritual Care program at University of the West provides a deep foundation in Buddhist philosophy, mindfulness, and engaged practice to support individuals and communities in meaningful ways.
Theology
The Master of Arts in Theology from St. John’s Seminary is a two-year full-time academic degree intended to recognize students who have demonstrated clear potential for sustained excellence in theological studies and research.
New Testament
The Master of Arts with a concentration in New Testament at Biola University— available fully online, on campus or in a blend of both formats — offers you a deeply academic and practical study of the New Testament, including extensive training in the Greek language.
Theology and Science
The Theology and Science program at Graduate Theological Union has the primary goal to promote creative mutual interaction between natural science and academic theology.
Religious Education
The Religious Education program at Graduate Theological Union is intended to educate scholars in the interdisciplinary field of religious education, integrates theology and interfaith studies with educational theories and practices available in both GTU and UC Berkeley.
Engaged Jain Studies - South Asian and Global Perspectives
Claremont School of Theology (CST) offers a first of its kind, remotely available Engaged Jain Studies - South Asian and Global Perspectives in partnership with Arihanta Institute (DBA Arihanta Academy).
Science and Religion
At Science and Religion at Biola University, evangelical Christians who train in the sciences often feel pressured to compartmentalize their faith from their profession, or do not feel equipped to address or change the cultural stereotypes regarding science and faith.
Divinity (Low Residence)
CDSP’s Divinity (Low Residence) program at Church Divinity School of the Pacific offers rigorous academic and spiritual formation for people who will, in a time of religious and cultural pluralism, lead the church in participating in God’s mission, forming Christian disciples, and proclaiming the Gospel.
Theology
The Master of Arts with a concentration in Theology at Biola University — offered fully online, on campus or in a blend of both formats — prepares students to become deep theological thinkers with a strong biblical foundation.
Interfaith Chaplaincy
The Divinity - Interfaith Chaplaincy program of Claremont School of Theology is designed to meet the needs of those who wish to become scholar-practitioners in chaplaincy, educated according to the highest standards and eligible to seek professional certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains and other such agencies.
Hindu and Yoga Studies
Students in the Hindu and Yoga Studies concentration at Graduate Theological Union focus on the history of Hindu thought traditions and their cultural expressions.
Jewish Studies
Students in this Jewish Studies concentration at Graduate Theological Union study Jewish history, culture, and literature from antiquity until the present.
Theology
The Master of Theology (Th.M) program at the Southern California Seminary is a 124-unit course of instruction which is well suited for students who plan to pursue doctoral studies, wish to teach in an academic institution, and want to be more effective preachers and teachers of God’s Word.
Consciousness and Transformative Studies
The Consciousness and Transformative Studies program at National University offers a Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential and Internship Option with Bilingual Authorization.