Global University
The Graduate School of Theology exists to equip students to live and minister in multiple cultures through individual research, personal scholarship, and cultural awareness. It does so by providing an advanced, in-depth, specialized study of the Bible and related subjects at the post-bachelors degree level.
Global’s program can be completed with 78 credit hours and costs about $21,528. Options include Biblical Language and Christian Ministry.
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Mercer University
The M.Div. at McAfee emphasizes spiritual discernment, academic rigor, and practical ministry experience, and it is structured to give students the foundational tools for ministry. Founded in 1833 under the auspices of the Georgia Baptist Convention, Mercer University's inaugural class included 39 students. Today, between multiple campuses across Georgia and online, that number exceeds 8,700 annually. Students may choose to focus their M.Div. studies by pursuing a fully embedded certificate within their M.Div. degree program. The certificates are Christian Ethics, Community Transformation, Congregational Ministry, Interfaith Dialogue, and Spiritual Care.
Tuition: $49,000
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Loyola University
Loyola University located in Chicago, IL is a private university founded in 1870, has a long history of quality online education. Among the largest Catholic universities in the nation, Loyola emphasizes the Jesuit tradition of service and features high-quality, rigorous, learner-centered courses designed to prepare graduates for a range of career and further educational opportunities. Students can pursue the degree on-campus or as a distance program via online education.
Tuition: $50,000
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Gonzaga University
Established in 1887, Gonzaga University is a private, liberal arts institution offering academic programs in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The core curriculum of the MA emphasizes the study and practice of theology through coursework in scripture, systematic and moral theology, Ignatian spirituality, and history. Each semester includes two eight-week sessions. Students can complete the M.Div online program in two years. The university offers a set, per-credit tuition rate for all online students, regardless of their state of residence.
Tuition: $20,000
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Regent University
Regent University is a private Christian university in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The university was founded by Pat Robertson in 1977 as Christian Broadcasting Network University and changed its name to Regent University in 1990. Regent offers traditional on-campus programs as well as distance education.
According to regent.edu, "Regent's Master of Divinity (offered online and on-campus in Virginia Beach) incorporates elements of the Master of Theological Studies and M.A. in Practical Theology to equip you to lead a church, ministry, parachurch organization or nonprofit. The M.Div. program can also lead to ordination or ministry licensure. You'll become well-versed in Christian history, biblical writings and scriptural interpretations. Choose the concentration option that best meets your interests and ministry goals. Regent’s School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) and its M.Div. program is approved by it."
Tuition: $18,000
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Corban University
Corban University is a private Christian college in Salem, Oregon. The school of about 1,200 students offers undergraduate work in biblical studies, liberal arts, and professional studies, and graduate work in business, ministry, education, and counseling. According to corban.edu, "The M.Div. program is designed to give you the tools you need to accurately interpret Scripture within its historical, geographical and cultural background and to apply it to your current ministry’s context, location and cultural demands.
Corban’s Master of Divinity is available entirely online or as a hybrid of online and on-campus classes to work around your schedule. You will be able to choose your own program pace and schedule, attending full time to finish in just three years or completing the program at a part-time pace."
Tuition: $24,000
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Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private Catholic liberal arts college in Standish, Maine. It is the only Catholic college in Maine. Saint Joseph's was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912 as an institution for women. According to sjcme.edu, "The Master of Divinity curriculum offers a theological education for those who seek to serve the needs of the Catholic Church and society with a specific emphasis on application in ministry. The programs are in keeping with the values of Saint Joseph’s College, which are rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy."
Tuition: $25,000
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Moody Bible Institute
Moody Bible Institute is a Christian institution of higher education with its main campus in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded by evangelist and businessman Dwight Lyman Moody in 1886. Since its founding, MBI's main campus has been located in the Near North Side of Chicago. According to moody.edu, "Develop your biblical expertise and advanced preaching skills with an ATS-accredited degree Master of Divinity. Study Hebrew, Greek, Bible analysis, biblical and systematic theology, pastoral practices, church history, ministry leadership, and narrative preaching. Be invigorated to continue ministry as you develop your knowledge of Scripture. Two internships are built into the curriculum to help you apply what you’ve learned in real-life settings."
Tuition: $23,000
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