104 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in California, United States
Biblical Studies
At Westminster Theological Seminary in California, the study of Scripture is founded upon an understanding of the biblical languages, Greek and Hebrew, equipping graduates with the tools to Biblical Studies in the language of its authors, thus enhancing their ability to properly exegete and apply the Word of God.
Ministry Leadership
The Ministry Leadership 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.
Theological Studies
The Theological Studies degree program from La Sierra University is a broad graduate academic program oriented toward general theological studies, normally requiring two years of academic full-time study.
Philosophical Theology
The Philosophical Theology program at Graduate Theological Union will have students employ various philosophical traditions and resources to address theological questions and to explore the philosophical presuppositions and implications of theological doctrines.
Divinity
The Divinity at the SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary specializes in biblical interpretation and Christian theological heritage with a view towards building the Kingdom of God impacting culture and society.
Christian Studies
The Christian Studies program at Graduate Theological Union will have students engage in the ongoing task of interpreting Christian belief in response to modern and post-modern cultures.
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.
Rabbinic Literature
The Rabbinic Literature at Graduate Theological Union will have students work to develop competencies in broad-ranging aspects of rabbinic literature.
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.
Ministry
Point Loma Nazarene University’s Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) program has been designed with the student in mind.
Theological Studies
The Theological Studies program of Claremont School of Theology is designed to combine academic excellence with in depth theological studies in a particular area of concentration in order to provide a foundation for further graduate study and general education and enrichment.
Spiritual Formation and Soul Care
Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Biola University is an intensive, integrative program within the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology, developed to equip men and women for the ministry of discipleship, spiritual direction, formation and soul care in the local church and for further academic training in Spiritual Formation.
Interreligious Chaplaincy
The first of its kind, the Graduate Theological Union’s Interreligious Chaplaincy Program equips leaders to practice spiritual care among diverse populations. The program offers students who have previously earned a qualifying master’s degree the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Interreligious Chaplaincy.

Religious Studies
The programme in Religious Studies at California State University Long Beach develops students' critical understanding of the forms of religious phenomena in their cultural and historical contexts and a sensitivity to different value systems. The programme provides students with an introduction to the major religious traditions and to religion in the modern world.
Jewish Studies Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies is offered by the School of Religion in USC Dornsife College. It is designed to give students pursuing research in areas related to Jewish Studies (including Judaism as a religion, the history of Jews, Jewish thought, etc.) a solid grounding in the field, as well as mentorship from Jewish Studies faculty
Religion
The Master of Arts in Religion from Claremont Graduate University (CGU) trains you in the knowledge and tools necessary to shape the study of religion in the 21st century and apply those tools to productive careers in or outside the academy.
Biblical Counseling
In the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling at The Master’s University, we train men and women to counsel the most serious issues in life with God's sufficient Word under the authority of the local church.
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.
Divinity
The Divinity program of Claremont School of Theology combines academic excellence with spiritual formation and social engagement, to prepare students for service and leadership in many possible settings.
Divinity
Pastoral leadership in today’s ever-changing world requires theological conviction grounded in rigorous study. Join the Divinity degree at Fresno Pacific University to learn more.