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754 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in United States
Divinity
The Master of Divinity at Palm Beach Atlantic University, is the “gold standard” for ministry degrees. Its aim is to equip God’s Kingdom workers for a wide variety of vocational ministerial roles, including the local church, parachurch organizations, missions, and chaplaincy (e.g. military, hospital).
Pastoral Ministry
The Pastoral Ministry program at St. John’s Seminary for directors of religious education, youth ministers, campus ministers, catechists, K-12 theology teachers, and anyone else interested in receiving formation for ministry, such as permanent deacons.
Pastoral Studies
Preparing for practical, effective ministry starts with a journey of personal transformation, and Azusa Pacific University can help you chart a new course in your ministry with the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) program.
Divinity and Sacred Music
Boston University's Dual Degree Program in Divinity and Sacred Music (MDiv/MSM) is designed for those preparing to be church musicians who wish to engage in a full range of theological studies and preparation for ordination.

Religion - Pastoral Counseling
Develop your skills so you can effectively minister to the needs of individuals and families with a Master of Arts in Religion - Pastoral Counseling degree from Liberty University.
Theology
The hallmark of the Master or Arts (Theology) program at Catholic Theological Union is the flexibility offered within each individual student’s program. The general academic MA provides the theological background for those who wish to teach at the secondary or college level, or to develop greater academic expertise in theological studies.
Biblical Studies
Asbury Seminary’s 60-hour Master of Arts Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary prepares you to pursue knowledge in the practical Christian disciplines needed for teaching in congregations, para-church organizations, Christian institutions or for pursuing a postgraduate degree.

Divinity - Military Chaplaincy
This Divinity - Military Chaplaincy MDiv programme from the Liberty University are taught by experienced military chaplains who provide real-world experience and practical application methods.
Theological Studies
Fuller Theological Seminary’s MA in Theological Studies (MTS) provides a well-rounded, rigorous program that prepares students for further academic study and to be thought leaders in the contexts to which they are called.

Religion - Church Ministry in the Digital Age (Online)
Are you interested in the growing trend of the digital church? Do you want to learn how to help church members who can’t come to your physical building feel connected to the body of Christ? If your answer is “Yes,” then Liberty University’s Religion - Church Ministry in the Digital Age (Online) degree is a great programme for you.
Faith and Culture
Faith and Culture from The University of St. Thomas (UST) offers fully online and face-to-face graduate-level programs that transform students by immersing them in the historical, cultural, and theological patrimony of the Catholic Tradition, so that they will go out into the dominant American culture and leaven it with the Good News.
Theological Studies
The Theological Studies program at the Houston Christian University offers an integrated approach to Christian theological graduate education designed to prepare students for enhanced ministry, both lay and vocational, in their churches and to prepare those who want to pursue further graduate study.

Music and Worship - Worship Music Studies
Imagine a career where you can do ministry using your passion for music. At Liberty University, choosing to pursue our Master of Arts in Music and Worship - Worship Music Studies can help you take the next step towards that goal.
Philosophy of Religion
The Philosophy of Religion Master is offered by Palm Beach Atlantic University. Impact churches, communities, and partners around the globe with the Master of Arts Philosophy of Religion (MAPR) program at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Chaplaincy (Online)
The Chaplaincy (Online) program offered by Liberty University might be the next right step for you. This chaplaincy degree is designed for those who want to expand their marketability without undertaking the extensive time needed for a Master of Divinity.
Theology - Moral Theology
The courses of the Theology - Moral Theology program of the Holy Apostles College and Seminary place in perspective the philosophical and theological tools with which the complex issues of morality are theoretically and practically evaluated.
Divinity
Cedarville University 's Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree will prepare you for effective local church and global ministry. Delivered within a vibrant, comprehensive Christian university setting, Cedarville’s M.Div. degree is wholly committed to biblical authority, the Great Commission, and equipping the next generation of leaders for the local church.
Religious Studies
The Religious Studies degree at Duke University attracts a variety of applicants including recent Religious Studies graduates who have not yet decided on their careers, graduates in other fields who have an interest in religion, and local professionals who wish to expand their horizons by pursuing graduate studies in Religion.
Biblical Studies
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from The Master’s University is a fully online graduate Bible degree with no on-campus requirements.
Biblical and Theological Studies
The Biblical and Theological Studies program of Dallas Theological Seminary is a 36-hour degree designed for working professionals and laypersons who desire to be equipped to serve in the workforce, at home, and in the church.