With a Theological Studies degree, you’ll expand your biblical and theological knowledge and be prepared to teach others to do the same.
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3 years
Estimated tuition
$28,080
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At Bethel, we're committed to helping you get the most out of your education. Your enrollment counselor is here to help you balance your program with your personal life and career goals.Program Highlights
High-level biblical scholarship
You’ll study with respected, published faculty who are actively engaged in ministry and scholarship.
Versatile preparation
You’ll choose from two areas of focus according to your ministry goals and calling: biblical studies or Christian thought and theology. You’ll be prepared to teach God’s Word in a variety of settings, including churches, schools, missions contexts, universities, or seminaries.
Supportive, diverse community
You’ll build lifelong connections with faculty mentors and fellow students, and benefit from their rich diversity of experience. Bethel Seminary students come from a broad range of backgrounds, denominations, locations, and career fields.
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Transformation starts here.
At Bethel Seminary, you’ll experience personal and spiritual transformation that will equip you to transform others—for eternal impact. Our M.A. in Theological Studies program prepares you to live out biblical truth and teach others to do the same.
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denominations represented at Bethel Seminary
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full-time faculty
Career Outcomes
Wondering what you can do with a Theological Studies degree?
The M.A. in Theological Studies program will provide you with a deep, rich knowledge of Scripture. You’ll acquire interpretive discipline, develop biblical wisdom, and prepare to teach and mentor others.
Skills
Learn how to:
- Interpret faithfully what the Bible meant in its original context
- Apply the message of the Bible to your own life so you can teach for life change
- Engage the contemporary world theologically so you can speak to current issues in a variety of fields
- Love God, yourself, and others more fully by gaining emotional, spiritual, and relational health
- Serve in churches, mission contexts, non-profit organizations, schools, or universities
Careers
Our graduates serve as:
- Teachers for local churches
- Teachers in mission contexts
- Teachers in non-profit or parachurch contexts
- Writers, broadcasters, translators, communication specialists
- Faculty in schools or universities
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