Seminary Degrees for Ministry | Covenant Theological Seminary
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Seminary Degrees for Ministry | Covenant Theological Seminary
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Degrees for a lifetime of ministry
If you want to become a pastor, counselor, or ministry leader, we have multiple degrees to help you get there.
Residential
Learn in person. Our alumni continually say the community here was their greatest means of transformation.
Online
Learn wherever you are. Stay in your current ministry while you learn online from world-class pastor-scholars.
Hybrid
Take most of your courses online. Come to campus for week-long special courses. Enjoy a bit of both worlds.
Seminary Degrees
Master of Divinity
Residential, Hybrid
99 credit hours
The most robust degree for training ordained pastors or ministry leaders.
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Master of Arts in Counseling
Residential
75 credit hours
For becoming a licensed professional counselor.
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Master of Arts (Biblical & Theological Studies)
Residential, Online
66 credit hours
For teaching the Bible, including its original languages. Available fully online.
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Master of Arts in Ministry
Residential, Hybrid
54 credit hours
For ministry leaders. Multiple concentrations available.
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Master of Arts (Theological Studies)
Residential, Online
54 credit hours
For lay leaders to grow their Bible knowledge and ministry abilities.
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Doctor of Ministry
Residential, Hybrid
30 credit hours
For pastors and ministry leaders to pursue advanced study around their unique ministry challenges.
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Master of Theology
Residential, Modular
24 credit hours
For MDiv graduates wanting to develop their research and exegetical skill.
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Graduate Certificate
Residential, Online
From 9 to 20 credit hours
For lay leaders to pursue self-directed Bible or ministry study.
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about our Courses
Course Offerings
This list shows all courses offered for the current academic year. Information that is incomplete at the time of posting will be updated when available.
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Course Descriptions
This PDF document lists all courses currently active in our rotation, though not all courses are offered every year and some are offered only infrequently.
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aCcreditation
Covenant Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS), and by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The 75-credit hour Master of Arts in Counseling is program-accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Click here for more information.
0
Degrees for a lifetime of ministry
If you want to become a pastor, counselor, or ministry leader, we have multiple degrees to help you get there.
Residential
Learn in person. Our alumni continually say the community here was their greatest means of transformation.
Online
Learn wherever you are. Stay in your current ministry while you learn online from world-class pastor-scholars.
Hybrid
Take most of your courses online. Come to campus for week-long special courses. Enjoy a bit of both worlds.
Seminary Degrees
Master of Divinity
Residential, Hybrid
99 credit hours
The most robust degree for training ordained pastors or ministry leaders.
Learn More
Master of Arts in Counseling
Residential
75 credit hours
For becoming a licensed professional counselor.
Learn More
Master of Arts (Biblical & Theological Studies)
Residential, Online
66 credit hours
For teaching the Bible, including its original languages. Available fully online.
Learn More
Master of Arts in Ministry
Residential, Hybrid
54 credit hours
For ministry leaders. Multiple concentrations available.
Learn More
Master of Arts (Theological Studies)
Residential, Online
54 credit hours
For lay leaders to grow their Bible knowledge and ministry abilities.
Learn More
Doctor of Ministry
Residential, Hybrid
30 credit hours
For pastors and ministry leaders to pursue advanced study around their unique ministry challenges.
Learn More
Master of Theology
Residential, Modular
24 credit hours
For MDiv graduates wanting to develop their research and exegetical skill.
Learn More
Graduate Certificate
Residential, Online
From 9 to 20 credit hours
For lay leaders to pursue self-directed Bible or ministry study.
Learn More
about our Courses
Course Offerings
This list shows all courses offered for the current academic year. Information that is incomplete at the time of posting will be updated when available.
View Offerings
Course Descriptions
This PDF document lists all courses currently active in our rotation, though not all courses are offered every year and some are offered only infrequently.
View Descriptions
aCcreditation
Covenant Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS), and by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The 75-credit hour Master of Arts in Counseling is program-accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Click here for more information.