Master in Theology/Theological Studies (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition is $478 per credit hour. Total cost for the program is 33 credit hours x $478..

Graduates are qualified to serve in Christian ministry roles with advanced theological training. The programme combines classical theological study with practical ministry application. Students engage in coursework focused on biblical exegesis, church leadership, and cultural engagement. Faculty members are scholars and experienced practitioners who mentor students in applying theology to real-world ministry contexts.

Focus areas include Biblical Exegesis, Church and Pastoral Leadership, Theology and Culture, Arminian Theological Tradition, Missiology and Church Growth, Free Will Baptist Theology.

The programme requires 33 semester hours of coursework, including a summative experience. All credits are for the full M.A. degree, not a concentration.

Graduates enter roles in pastoral ministry, church leadership, theological education, and church planting within denominational and international contexts.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25 is required for the Academic Merit Scholarship. Required documents include transcripts and application materials.

The programme totals about 33 credit hours. Hybrid format, full-time or part-time study, typical duration not specified. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Welch College has grown into a Christian community of faith and learning in Gallatin, Tennessee. Its mission is to educate leaders to serve Christ, His Church, and His world through biblical thought and life. Academic programs, spiritual formation, and campus life are designed to develop the whole person and connect learning with Christian service.

Students can choose from more than 50 programs of study across fields such as education, business, Christian ministry, the arts, health care, biology, psychology, history, music, and sports management. The college offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, along with theological studies, ministry certificates, an ESL endorsement, adult and online programs, and dual enrollment. Professors teach from a biblical perspective and mentor students as they consider the implications of Scripture and the Christian worldview in their fields.

Students may live on campus or commute in Gallatin, with campus life including Christian service, community activities, the arts, athletics, and student wellness. Welch competes in NCCAA Division II athletics, with sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, and cross country. International students should know that the college’s academic and community experience is explicitly Christian, with spiritual formation central to student life. Graduate applicants can pursue programs in theology and ministry, teaching, humanities, or organizational leadership, while adult and online study is available to applicants aged 23 and older.