467 Master Programs in Theology 2024

Double MA Degree on the Religious Origins of Modern Society at University of Groningen (UG) and Córdoba University (UCO): Identity, Exclusion, Integration, and Coexistence from Antiquity to Modernity.

Double MA Degree in the Religious Origins of Modern Society at University of Groningen (UG) and Córdoba University (UCO): Identity, Exclusion, Integration, and Coexistence from Antiquity to Modernity. The religious origins of modern society are richly diverse. For centuries, Greco-Roman religion, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam actively contributed to the construction of modern culture, attitude and character. This DD MA delves into the history of these four religious traditions’ coexistence.

The objective of the master’s program is to train specialists to counsel and guide couples or individuals with regard to their values, their spirituality, as well as both their individual and couple dynamics and to prepare graduates for a career in research.

With a Masters in Jewish-Christian Studies from Seton Hall University, Jewish studies students are prepared for advanced roles in academia, interfaith dialogue, and community leadership. This Jewish studies program fosters a deep understanding of the historical, theological, and ethical dimensions of Jewish-Christian relations, equipping graduates to contribute significantly to Jewish-Christian groups and broader interreligious and multicultural initiatives.

The MA program is intended for candidates who already have a good basic formation in Theology, with courses in various areas of Theology such as systematic theology, history, biblical studies, ethics, and spirituality. It is designed to allow these students to gain greater familiarity with the various research methods in Theology, and to begin specialization in a specific area, while promoting an integration of the theological formation already acquired.

The M.A. in Theology degree offers students the rich heritage of Catholic Church teaching, providing them with an extensive academic foundation in specific theological disciplines. For those interested in pursuing doctoral studies, the program offers a research track option that requires a major thesis, language proficiency, and a comprehensive exam.

The first program of its kind in Canada, the MA in Transformative Leadership and Spirituality offers a progressive, multidisciplinary approach to help you build your capacity as a leader for positive change. In this Master’s program, you will engage with the latest research on the intellectual, spiritual, personal, and professional dimensions of leadership.

The MA in Biblical and Religious Studies is a full-time postgraduate program run by the University of Pretoria. The Faculty of Theology emphasizes excellence, especially with regard to academia and, simultaneously, in the way it lives up to its values.

The MA Biblical and Religious Studies is a full-time postgraduate program run by the University of Pretoria. The Biblical and Religious Studies Masters is a full-time postgraduate program run by the University of Pretoria. The Faculty of Theology emphasizes excellence, especially with regard to academia and, simultaneously, in the way it lives up to its values.

The MA Buddhist Studies suits students with different academic backgrounds and prospective personal objectives, from those interested in broadening their knowledge of Buddhism as a whole or of specific Buddhist traditions to those intending to embark on language-based research or fieldwork among Buddhist communities.

This course would allow you to explore the richness of Christian spirituality through historical, anthropological and theological lenses. It integrates theory with practice and will be particularly appealing if you are in ministry, contemplating ministry or wanting to discover more about this exciting area.

How and why do we creatively make use of the past to forge new identities in the present? What is at stake in the "musealization" of religion?

The MA in Theology and Religion is designed to accommodate the study of religions and spiritualties, past and present, and prepares you for professions that depend upon an advanced understanding of how religious histories, ideas, texts, and practices permeate all societies. It also provides ideal preparation for further research at the doctoral level. The programme has a wide range of modules and you can create your own pathway by choosing those that are most relevant to your interests. We cater for interests in historical traditions, rituals and practices, contemporary spiritualities, world religions, religious texts, politics, histories, and ethical issues. You will be encouraged to be critically robust in the analysis of your own and others’ presuppositions, to work independently with the guidance of module tutors and thesis supervisors, and to approach your studies in ways that demonstrate awareness of and engagement with the multi and interdisciplinary nature of issues under discussion.

The MA offers the students the opportunity to concentrate on the Qur'an, the Hadith and other Islamic texts, and so provides unique training in the translation of Islamic religious material. The degree is designed to benefit academics, teachers of Islam in other institutions, translators of Islamic material into English in research centres, government departments and da'wa centres. It provides excellent research training and is a useful qualification for those who wish to progress to higher postgraduate degrees.

What are the challenges faced by Muslim minority communities and their host societies? What are the debates surrounding the place of religious minorities in secular societies? Recent political shifts in Muslim majority countries have put Muslim minorities in the spotlight and impacted upon their relationship with their host societies. This programme gives you an opportunity to consider Muslim minority communities comparatively, within both western and non-western contexts.