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Best Masters of Divinity College Programs
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree involves the study of Christian theology. This degree is the first professional degree of the pastoral profession in the United States. Holders of this degree are typically prepared for pastorship, priesthood, or professional ministry. Studies include Scripture studies, pastoral theology, Hebrew, liturgical studies, canon law, philosophy, and more. Below is a list of the most popular online colleges offering an M.Div. or related degree.
 Master of Divinity (M.Div.) M.Div. in Biblical Studies M.Div. in Chaplaincy M.Div. in Church Ministries M.Div. in Leadership M.Div. in Missional Studies M.Div. in Pastoral Counseling M.Div. in Theology Master of Sacred Theology More Degrees... |
Liberty University: Liberty University offers online theological Masters degrees in Christian Leadership, Discipleship Ministries, Evangelism & Church Planting, Intercultural Studies, Marketplace Chaplaincy, Pastoral Counseling, Worship Studies, and Theological Studies. There is also a Master of Arts in Religion (MAR), a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Religious Education (MRE), and Master of Sacred Theology. Programs are well suited for pastors, Christian educators, small group leaders, evangelical leaders, and even Christian musicians. In fact, the M.Div. in Worship Studies has a faculty of top Christian leaders in worship music, song writing and arranging. Another unique MA is in Pastoral Counseling, in which students learn biblical counseling principles and strategies they can apply to help people in churches, rescue missions and shelters.
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 MA in Pastoral Care MA in Religious Education |
Fordham University: The MA in Pastoral Care at Fordham University combines the studies of theology and psychology to increase the effectiveness of pastoral ministry. This comprehensive program looks at philosophy, theology, history, sociology and culture to help inform future ministers of how best to serve their communities. The MA in Religious Education focuses on Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
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 MA in Religion MA in Christian Ministry |
Graceland University: Graceland University's MA in Religion program is mostly online, but requires one three-week residential session. The Curriculum includes Christian Theology, Hebrew Scriptures, New Testament, Survey of the History of Christian Thought as well as three to four electives and is meant to give students a strong foundation for Christian ministry or doctoral study. The MA in Christian Ministry is more devoted towards teaching students practical ministerial skills in pastoral care, worship leadership and preaching.
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 MA in Christian Studies MA in Christian Leadership MA in Pastoral Ministry MA in Urban Ministry MA in Youth Ministry |
Grand Canyon University: Grand Canyon University is among the top online education programs according to the Online Education Database. Students in the Masters of Arts in Christian Studies program can choose an emphasis in Christian Leadership, Pastoral Ministry, Urban Ministry, and Youth Ministry, all online. The Christian Leadership emphasis prepares religious, professional and secular leaders in biblical and theological knowledge and its application in leadership settings. Pastoral Ministry students has some of the same courses, like Old Testament Foundations, but specializes in mentoring, the work of the pastor, and sermon preparation. Urban Ministry includes a course titled "Issues in Urban Ministry," but is otherwise similar to Pastoral Ministry, and Youth Ministry includes courses on Youth Issues and Crisis, and Mentoring and Counseling Youth.
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