Degree Programs
| Hamilton, MA | Boston, MA | Charlotte, NC | Jacksonville, FL | |
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| Master of Divinity | • | • | • | • |
| The M.Div. degree is our primary degree, enrolling the majority of students preparing for professional ministry. The purpose of this degree is to provide leadership for the worldwide church by educating students in the classic disciplines of theological training -- Hebrew and Greek language competency, biblical exegesis, theological constructs, historical perspectives, and ministry skills. Optional M.Div. concentrations include: Educational Ministries, Youth Ministries, World Missions, Urban Ministries and Anglican Studies. Find out More. | ||||
| Master of Arts (Academic) | ||||
| The Academic Master of Arts degrees are intended for students who desire knowledge in a particular field and are not planning to enter into pastoral ministry. Typically, individuals enrolled in these programs plan to pursue university doctoral studies, usually in areas other than Bible and Theology, or to serve as teachers or Christian leaders in other professions. All academic Master of Arts degree programs have a language requirement. | ||||
| Master of Arts in Old Testament (MAOT) | • | • | ||
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| Master of Arts in New Testament (MANT) | • | • | ||
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| Master of Arts in Biblical Languages (MABL) | • | |||
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| Master of Arts in Church History (MACH) | • | |||
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| Master of Arts in Theology (MATH) | • | |||
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| Master of Arts in Ethics and Society (MAET) | • | |||
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| Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) | • | |||
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| Master of Arts in Christian Thought (MACT) | • | |||
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| Master of Arts (Professional) | ||||
| The Professional Master of Arts degrees are intended for individuals who desire to prepare themselves for professional ministry in church or parachurch contexts. | ||||
| Master of Arts in Christian Leadership (MACL) | • | • | ||
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| Master of Arts in Youth Ministry (MAYM) | • | |||
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| Master of Arts in Urban Ministry (MAUM) | • | |||
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| Master of Arts in Educational Ministries (MAEM) | • | |||
| Master of Arts in Educational Ministries is for those pursuing leadership in various educational ministries of the church and para-church organizations. Find out more. | ||||
| Master of Arts in World Missions and Evangelism (MAME) | • | |||
| Master of Arts in World Missions and Evangelism is for those who are called vocationally to ministry in intercultural situations where the M.Div. is not needed. Concentrations include Islamic Studies, Church Planting, Cross-Cultural Teaching and General Track. MAME students are also required to complete two units of a biblical, research or foreign language. Find out more. | ||||
| Master of Arts in Counseling (MACO) | • | • | ||
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Master of Arts in Counseling is for those who wish to prepare themselves for positions as mental health counselors or marriage and family therapists, or to prepare for further studies in psychology. The marriage and family and mental health tracks in this degree meet the educational requirements for Massachusetts licensure. Find out more. |
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| Master of Arts in Christian Counseling (MACC) | • | |||
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| Master of Arts in Counseling, Mental Health Track | • | |||
| Consistent with its vision to serve the diverse ethnic communities of Boston and surrounding cities, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s Center for Urban Ministerial Education (CUME) now offers a Master of Arts in Counseling (MACO)-Licensure and a Master of Divinity in Community Counseling Non-licensure Track. Find out more. | ||||
| Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) | • | • | ||
| This degree is the most flexible of all the seminary's programs, with six courses dedicated to a student's area of concentration combined with courses in biblical studies, christian thought and practical ministry. An integrative paper or project equivalent must be completed as part of the program. Find out more. | ||||
| Master of Arts in Religion - Workplace Theology, Ethics and Leadership Concentration (MAR - WTEL) | • | |||
| This cohort-based degree is for those with workplace experience who desire to live out their Christian faith in the secular marketplace. Find out more. | ||||
| Online Master of Arts in Religion | ||||
| Designed with the working professional in mind, the part-time online MAR blends engaging online courses with intensive campus residency experiences that encourage and challenge students to reflect, integrate, and apply knowledge in contextualized ministry settings. Find out more. | ||||
| Dual Degrees | ||||
| M.Div. / MACC Dual Degree | • | |||
| The Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Counseling dual degree offered by Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Charlotte is a master's level program intended to prepare students for pastoral ministry, as well as counseling ministry in a variety of pastoral and clinical settings. Find out more. | ||||
| Master of Theology (Th.M.) | • | • | ||
| The Master of Theology is an advanced academic degree that requires the M.Div. as a prerequisite, and may be regarded as an additional year of preparation for Christian ministry beyond the M.Div. or as preparation for advanced study. Find out more. | ||||
| Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) | • | • | • | |
| The highest professional degree, the Doctor of Ministry is for men and women already successfully engaged in ministry. It is taught in a cohort model with specialty tracks. Find out more. | ||||
| A.J. Gordon Guild | • | |||
| The A.J. Gordon Guild is a doctoral level support and study program in relationship with London School of Theology that includes mentoring, peer support, guidance on academic writing skills, research direction and supervision, resource counsel, guidance in the composition of theses, instruction in the art of developing lectures, and participation in practical classroom experience in the art of teaching in the area of homiletics. Find out more. | ||||
| Julius Africanus Guild Ph.D. Support Program | • | |||
| The Julius Africanus Guild Ph.D. Support Program is our support program for minority Ph.D. candidates. Find out more. | ||||
| Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) in Missiology | • | |||
| Offered in partnership with Boston University. Please contact the Boston University directly at (617) 353-3036 or sthadmis@bu.edu. | ||||
| Graduate Certificate Program | • | |||
| In addition to fully accredited degree programs, the Charlotte campus also offers one graduate certificate program designed for lay people who want to be better informed and better prepared to serve in Christian ministry. Find out more. | ||||
