Master in Theology/Theological Studies (Master's)

Tuition is Total program sticker price is $24,420; fewer than 15% of students pay the full sticker price; 98% of students who applied received a scholarship..

This programme is designed for working professionals and ministry leaders seeking to deepen their biblical understanding and teaching skills. Students engage in rigorous study of Scripture within historical and cultural contexts. The curriculum integrates scholarly analysis with spiritual formation and practical ministry application. Learning takes place in a community that values both academic rigor and faith development.

Focus areas include Biblical Exegesis, Theology and Ethics, Mission and Ministry, Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, Biblical Languages.

The programme requires 44 credits, distributed across core courses, electives, and a thesis option. Students complete coursework in biblical languages, historical context, and theological interpretation.

Graduates pursue roles as pastors, church educators, chaplains, missionaries, or public theologians, and many enter doctoral study in biblical or theological fields.

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

The programme totals about 44 credit hours. Fully online or hybrid, part-time, with start dates in January and May. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Northeastern Seminary operates as an embedded school of Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, New York. Its theological education is connected to Free Methodist and Wesleyan traditions while welcoming students from numerous Christian denominations. The seminary brings together students, faculty, alumni, and ministry leaders from different geographical locations, ages, ethnicities, denominations, and ministry contexts.

Academic work centers on Scripture, biblical studies, theology, spiritual formation, Christian ministry, and leadership. Students can begin with stackable certificates in areas such as chaplaincy, spiritual direction, biblical interpretation, or Black Church Studies, then build toward a Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, or Doctor of Ministry. The seminary also offers an online associate degree in Biblical Studies and bachelor's degrees in Ministry, Biblical Studies, or Religion and Philosophy through its partnership with Roberts Wesleyan University. Graduates pursue chaplaincy, church ministry, Christian education, nonprofit work, community advocacy, and academia.

International students should know that fully online study is a central part of the seminary's model, while in-person courses are available in Rochester. The flexible curriculum supports students who are working or serving in ministry and allows them to complete degrees at a chosen pace. The student community includes people from six nations and 26 US states, creating opportunities to learn alongside classmates from varied Christian traditions and life circumstances.