Master in Theology/Theological Studies (Master's)

Since 1995, NationsUniversity has developed online Christian education for learners with modest financial means. Its programs are delivered entirely online, allowing students to study at their own pace and begin at any time. The institution offers certificate programs in biblical theology, a Bachelor of Religious Studies, master's degrees for biblical knowledge and applied Christian living and ministry, and a doctoral program focused on developing ministry leaders. Its mission is to build authentic faith and train Christian leaders around the world.

The Bachelor of Religious Studies provides in-depth Bible knowledge and a foundation for advanced degrees. The 120-semester-hour curriculum combines religion, philosophy and worldview, counseling, ministry, worship, biblical languages, biblical exegesis, and general education in fields such as communications, English, mathematics, natural science, and social science. Students develop skills in scriptural interpretation, critical thinking, ethical and theological reasoning, spiritual formation, and Christian leadership across diverse organizations, institutions, and countries. International applicants whose native language is not English must provide an accepted English proficiency qualification, such as TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or an approved alternative. Online electronic textbooks and other resources are available without cost to students. Based in New Orleans, NationsUniversity connects learners across countries through its online format rather than a residential campus.

The Master of Theological Studies is a 36-hour graduate degree focused on biblical theology and critical religious study. It emphasizes systematic analysis of Scripture within historical, social, and literary contexts. The program integrates spiritual formation with academic study and is designed for Christian leaders and educators. Courses are delivered online with flexible pacing and include foundational, specialty, and capstone components.

Focus areas include Biblical Theology, Biblical Hermeneutics, Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, Spiritual Formation, Biblical Interpretation.

The program requires 36 total credits, including 15 credits in foundational courses, 9 credits in specialty and elective courses, and 12 credits in capstone essays. A proctored comprehensive exam is required before completing the capstone essays.

Graduates typically work in religious education, ministry leadership, or theological writing and research roles.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 120 credits. They must complete 15 credits of Foundations courses with a 3.00 GPA and pass two qualifying exams. Non-native English speakers must submit a TOEFL, iBT, IELTS, or PTE score meeting minimum thresholds.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online, self-paced, with no fixed terms; typically completed in 24 months full-time. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.