Master in Christian Studies (Master's)

Tuition is The programme is offered at an affordable price compared to other similar programs..

This programme prepares students for roles in pastoral ministry, intercultural service, theological education, and faith-based organizational leadership. It focuses on biblical and theological foundations with practical application in ministry contexts. The curriculum emphasizes the doctrines and distinctives of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Students engage in online coursework with structured discussion and academic advising.

Focus areas include Biblical Theology, Spiritual Formation, Alliance Distinctives, Pastoral Ministry, Intercultural Service, Theological Education.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across core theological courses, practical ministry studies, and a focus on spiritual formation. All courses are delivered online with eight-week terms and include discussion-based learning.

Graduates enter roles as pastors, youth ministers, church administrators, international workers, and leaders in faith-based organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Required documents include official transcripts and a personal statement. No standardized test is required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online, primarily asynchronous; full-time and part-time options available; typically completed in two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 63% of applicants.

Crown College began as a small Bible college in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 1916 and is now located in Saint Bonifacius, about 40 minutes west of the Twin Cities. Rooted in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, it provides a faith-integrated education that places a biblical worldview across its programs and campus community.

Undergraduate students can choose from more than 25 accredited degree options in areas including nursing, business, sport management, biology, exercise science, psychology, teacher education, criminal justice, media arts, history, and ministry studies. Nursing includes hands-on clinical experiences, while other programs combine academic study with vocational preparation. Faculty bring the highest academic credentials or experience in business and other professional settings. Internship opportunities and summer outreach programs offer additional ways to apply learning.

The 212-acre campus is near Lake Minnetonka and includes residence halls, a dining center, classrooms, athletic facilities, student clubs, and 18 NCAA Division III teams. Crown also provides online undergraduate and graduate programs through eight-week courses. International students should expect a distinctly Christian setting, with faith integrated into classroom learning and community life. All on-campus students receive a scholarship, according to the college's published campus information.