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Earn a Master of Arts degree in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Students engaged in this program study the techniques, tools and methods to reach anyone with a message of Christianity. Courses are offered fully online covering topics including but not limited to: 

• Bible exposition
• Church planting methodology
• Pastoral ministry and leadership
• Christian ethics

Graduates may pursue service as executives in nonprofit, leaders of community organizations, and more. Students with this degree may also serve as staff in local churches or another ministerial organization in non-pastoral roles. Take the next step in spiritual work and practice with a master’s degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Earn a Master of Arts degree in Christian Studies with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. This program presents a graduate level introduction to theological disciplines. Courses are offered in online and hybrid formats, creating a flexible academic pathway for working adult students. 

Courses cover topics including but not limited to:

• Pentateuch
• New Testament interpretation
• Hermeneutics 

Graduates may pursue career paths in education, authorship, positions in nonprofit or continue into further graduate studies. Hone the skills, tools and techniques to lead groups in spirituality, comprehend and interpret texts, and take the next step in your spiritual and academic calling with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary offers a Master of Arts degree in Church Planting to the online student. This program is designed for students currently engaged in North American of International Mission Boards. Courses include but are not limited to:

• Pastoral ministry and leadership
• Methodology
• Bible exposition for ministry to women
• Christian theology

Study how to effectively lead in missionary settings focused in church planting. Take field ministry practicums to acquire hands-on experience. Become a missionary, plant churches in domestic or continental settings, lead mission teams, and more with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

You can prepare to help declining churches with the Master of Arts in Church Revitalization from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The online leadership and ministry degree explores such topics as:

• Church revitalization
• Leadership and church revitalization
• Organizational change and conflict resolution
• Knowing your church and community practicum

Through the online leadership and ministry master’s degree program, you learn to help move established churches from flatlining to flourishing. Your online studies train you to address critical issues, respond to conflict, and lead strategically.

A Master of Arts degree with a concentration in Intercultural Studies is offered online at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. This program is designed for students with prior experience in cross-cultural contexts. Prepare yourself for effective service through courses covering topics such as:

• Anthropology
• Church planting
• Contextualization theory
• Cross-cultural communication

Study social structures, customs, and social change in a fully online format. Experience hands-on learning through practicums including international missions, linguistics, and more. Take the next step engaging with cross cultural and social boundaries with this master’s degree at SBTS.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary offers a Master of Divinity degree online. Take on preparation to become a pastor, missionary, or other Christian worker immersed in a life of effective service. Fully online courses take students through concentrations including:

• Advanced master of divinity
• Christian ministry
• Missiology
• Church planting
• Preaching and pastoral ministry

Graduates may pursue career paths as leaders in church settings, denominational agencies, other mission agencies, and more. Become someone capable of impacting communities through faith and knowledge with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.