Master in Divinity/Ministry (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are available in the 2018-2019 Graduate Catalog., and applications for the Jan 2027 intake are open until Dec 1, 2026.

This programme prepares students for roles as pastors, associate pastors, or church staff members focused on age-specific ministry and evangelism. It includes over thirty hours of specialized study in children's, youth, adult, and collegiate ministry. Students gain practical skills through classroom instruction and field experiences. The degree is designed for those seeking leadership in local churches and related ministries.

Focus areas include Children's Ministry Leadership, Youth Ministry Leadership, Collegiate Ministry Leadership, Adult Ministry Leadership, Educational Foundations/Doctoral Preparation, Leadership and Administration.

The programme requires 87 to 88 credit hours, including specialized coursework in Christian education and field ministry experiences. Students complete a concentration in one of the listed areas by substituting electives in their degree plan.

Graduates serve as pastors, associate pastors, ministers of education, or staff in age-specific church ministries.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A minimum GPA and official transcripts are required. Additional documents may include a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 88 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, typically completed in three to four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was established in 1917, fulfilling a century-old Baptist vision to reach New Orleans and create a missionary training school. The school began as the Baptist Bible Institute through direct action of the Southern Baptist Convention. Today, NOBTS and Leavell College prepare students for ministry through academic study, mentoring, service, chapel, and spiritual formation.

Academic options span bachelor's and associate degrees, master's degrees, professional doctorates, and research doctorates. Students can choose from more than 40 master's degree plans, including the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts. The Global Mission Center provides a focus for mission preparation and sending. Its programs include intercultural studies, missiology, cross-cultural studies, international church planting, and a PhD in missiology. Fully online degrees are also available.

The campus is at 3939 Gentilly Boulevard in New Orleans, a major port city with people from across the globe. Students are encouraged to connect classroom learning with ministry and community service in the city, as well as participate in short-term international mission trips. Housing is available for eligible full-time students, including single students, married couples, and families. Options include on-campus units, with rates typically around half the cost of living in the city. Scholarships are available for full-time and part-time students at all education levels.