Master in Christian Studies (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition for the M.A. in Christian Studies is $525 per credit hour..

This programme prepares students for roles in pastoral ministry, parachurch leadership, and missionary work. It focuses on biblical interpretation, Christian doctrine, church history, and ethical practice. Students study Scripture, theology, and philosophy through structured coursework. The programme emphasizes practical application for ministry contexts.

Focus areas include Biblical Hermeneutics, New Testament Studies, Old Testament Studies, Systematic Theology, Christian Ethics, Theology and Culture.

The programme requires 36 credit hours distributed across biblical studies, theological and philosophical studies, and ministerial studies. Students complete coursework in Scripture, doctrine, ethics, and church history with a 3-hour ministerial practicum.

Graduates enter roles such as pastor, parachurch leader, worship leader, missionary, or bi-vocational church leader.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Official transcripts and a completed application are required. No standardized test is required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus and online delivery; full-time and part-time options available; typical duration is two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 92% of applicants.

Criswell College centers its educational mission on Scripture and service. The college seeks to equip students to influence culture for Christ and to develop a deep love of learning alongside practical skills for their chosen fields. Its Graduate Profile describes alumni prepared to serve as ambassadors, cultivators, peacemakers, problem solvers, and professionals. This framework connects academic development with a stated focus on calling, leadership, and service.

Students can apply as undergraduate freshmen or graduate students, and admissions support is available throughout the application process. Tuition assistance and scholarships form part of the college's approach to affordability. The campus is located at 4010 Gaston Avenue in Dallas, Texas, giving students access to the city as their wider setting for study and service. Campus life includes regular chapel gatherings, including Tuesday Chapel and T.L.C. Chapel, as well as student activities such as meetings with the Executive Cabinet. Criswell also provides student and alumni employment opportunities. International applicants should plan around the college's Christian educational focus and the application process for their intended level of study. The admissions page directs applicants with questions to an Admissions Counselor, while the college also offers information requests and campus visits for prospective students.