MA/MS in Religion/Religious Studies

This online master's program gives ministers and aspiring ministers a broad base in Scripture and in the central teachings of historic Christianity. Graduates are readied to teach, preach, and serve in local churches. Training covers Scripture, doctrine, church history, and the practice of ministry, and electives can be chosen to match goals such as pastoring, missions, or nonprofit leadership. Courses are offered in short terms with several starts each year, and advanced standing may be granted for earlier Bible or theology study. Coursework is taught from an explicitly Christian perspective by faculty who have worked in the field themselves. The program is built for working adults who wish to deepen their expertise while keeping their faith commitments at the center of study. Learners receive steady guidance from instructors as they move toward completing the degree. The result is advanced preparation that blends professional skill with spiritual growth, meant to serve graduates in their workplaces, their churches, and their communities.