Overview

The MA in Pastoral Studies curriculum provides flexibility for students to define a ministry-oriented course of study. To complete the Pastoral Studies program at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, each graduate student learns to illuminate Scripture, Christian history, and theology to their ministerial context and completes the degree with a year of field education and a final project.

Careers

In addition to careers in Christian ministry, graduates of our M.A.P.S. program can teach religious education or serve faith-based nonprofits. Our students participate in God’s mission in a variety of leadership roles in churches and chaplaincies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Old Testament
New Testament
Church History
Spiritual Formation
Contextual Analysis
Worship Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 479 other Masters in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Formal Application

Application Fee: $60 nonrefundable Pay online

Official Transcripts of all college and university work attempted

Writing two admissions essays

Personal Interview

Three References

Background Check

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8820 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8820 USD / year

≈ 8820 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8820 USD / year

≈ 8820 USD / year

Additional Details

Full time at 18 credits per year: $8,820 / Full time at 24 credits per year: $11,760

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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