MA in
Master of Arts
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
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Study format
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 6,116 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* Total per Year
Scholarships
Introduction
Master of Arts (M.A.)
The Master of Arts is the basic master’s level program to provide education and training for individuals to serve in a variety of ministry leadership roles.
A Call to Ministry is a Call to Prepare.
For those called to ministry in today’s challenging and changing world, Southern Seminary offers the best preparation possible.
Master of Arts Degrees
- Apologetics §
- Biblical Counseling †
- Christian Education*
- Church Ministries*
- Discipleship and Family Ministry*
- Islamic Studies
- Leadership*
- Missiology*
- Theological Studies (Billy Graham School) — Intercultural Leadership ‡
- Theological Studies (Billy Graham School) — Lay Leadership ‡
- Theological Studies (School of Theology) — Lay Leadership ‡
- Worship Leadership*
* 50% of the degree must be earned on-campus in Louisville.
† Majority of the degree may be earned online.
‡ 100% of the degree may be earned online.
§ 100% of the degree may be earned online pending course development.
The Admissions Process
Applying to Southern is an easy three-step process.
- Start Your Application.
- Submit Your Pastoral Recommendation.
- Submit Your Transcripts.
You can start your application at any time.
Once all of your application materials are submitted, you can expect an admissions decision in 3-5 business days.