Top 20 Seminaries with Distance Learning Programs

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Are you interested in attending seminary? Do you work full-time or have a family? We know life is full, but wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, you can follow your calling and receive high-quality education in your time and from your own home. Here are the top online seminary programs. We chose these schools based on biblical values, accreditation and number of programs.

1. Regent University School of Divinity – Virginia Beach, VA

  1. Denomination: Interdenominational
  2. General cost: $330-495 per credit hour
  3. Programs: MA in Church Ministry, MA in Marketplace Ministry, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA in Practical Theology, Master of Divinity, MA of Theological Studies

2. Liberty University Online – Lynchburg, VA

  1. Denomination: Evangelical
  2. General cost: Part-time per hour rate: $380-$590, Full-time per hour rate: $540-$2,650 block rate
  3. Programs: over 40

3. Bob Jones University – Greenville, SC

  1. Denomination: Protestant
  2. General cost: $370 per credit hour
  3. Programs: MA in Biblical Studies, MA in Biblical Counseling, Med in Teaching and Learning, MS in Education Leadership, MA of Music Education

4. Fuller Theological Seminary – Pasadena, CA

  1. Denomination: Evangelical
  2. General cost: $380 per unit
  3. Programs: MA in Intercultural Studies, MA in Theology and Ministry, MA in Global Leadership, Master of Divinity

5. Knox Theological Seminary – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

  1. Denomination: Reformation
  2. General cost: $9,000 ($395 per credit hour)
  3. Programs: Master of Divinity, MA: Biblical and Theological Studies, MA: Christian and Classical Studies, Doctor of Ministry, Certificate Programs

6. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School – Chicago, IL

  1. Denomination: Evangelical
  2. General cost: $395 per credit hour
  3. Programs: MA in Applied Biblical Studies, MA in Biblical Exposition

7. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary – Fort Worth, TX

  1. Denomination: Southern Baptist
  2. General cost: $220-440 per hour ($7,920 a year for members of Southern Baptist churches or $15,840 a year)
  3. Programs: Master of Divinity, MA in Christian Education, MA of Theological Studies, MA of Theological Studies and Missions

8. Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary – Mill Valley, CA

  1. Denomination: Southern Baptist
  2. General cost: $5,535 for Southern Baptist students, $10,530 for non-Southern Baptist students
  3. Programs: Master of Divinity, MA of Theological Studies, MA in Educational Leadership, Diploma in Theology, and Certificate programs

9. Wesley Biblical Seminary – Jackson, MS

  1. Denomination: Evangelical, Wesleyan-Arminian
  2. General cost: $425 per credit hour
  3. Programs: Master of Arts, Master of Divinity

10. Dallas Theological Seminary – Dallas, TX

  1. Denomination: Evangelical
  2. General cost: $495-522 per credit hour, Estimated expenses per year $13,010
  3. Programs: MA of Biblical and Theological Studies, MA of Christian Studies, Certificate of Graduate Studies, MA in Christian Leadership (Hybrid Degree)

11. Bethel Seminary of Bethel University – St. Paul, MN

  1. Denomination: Baptist
  2. General cost: $449 per credit
  3. Programs: Master of Divinity, MA in Children’s and Family Ministry, MA in Christian Thought, MA in Ministry Practice, MA in Transformational Leadership, Doctor of Ministry Programs

12. Phoenix Seminary – Phoenix, AZ

  1. Denomination: Evangelical
  2. General cost: $480 per credit hour
  3. Programs: MA in Biblical and Theological Studies

13. George Fox Evangelical Seminary – Newberg, OR

  1. Denomination: Evangelical
  2. General cost: $486 per semester hour
  3. Programs: Master of Divinity, MA in Spiritual Formation

14. Western Seminary – Portland, OR

  1. Denomination: Evangelical
  2. General cost: $550 per credit hour
  3. Programs: Master of Divinity, MA of Biblical and Theological Studies, MA in Ministry and Leadership, Graduate Studies Diploma and Certificate, other hybrid programs

15. Abilene Christian University – Abilene, TX

  1. Denomination: Christian
  2. General cost: $14,400
  3. Programs: Master of Divinity, MA in Christian Ministry, MA in Global Service

16. Rockbridge Seminary – Springfield, MO

  1. Denomination: Evangelical
  2. General cost: $10,355-15,395
  3. Programs: Master of Divinity, MA of Ministry Leadership, Diploma in Ministry Leadership

17. Calvin Theological Seminary – Grand Rapids, MI

  1. Denomination: Reformed
  2. General cost: $13,369-$15,584 (varies per program)
  3. Programs: Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts, Diploma for Ministry

18. Asbury Seminary – Wilmore, KY

  1. Denomination: Evangelical
  2. General cost: $18,400
  3. Programs: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts including Youth Ministry, Christian Leadership, Marriage and Family Counseling

19. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary – South Hamilton, MA

  1. Denomination: Evangelical
  2. General cost: $625 per credit hour, About $18,750 per year
  3. Programs: MA Christian Ministries, MA in Christian Leadership, Certificate in Christian Studies

20. Trinity College and Biblical Seminary – Newburgh, IN

  1. Denomination: Trinity is an evangelical Christian institution that affirms the articles of faith found in three historic creeds of the early Church.
  2. General cost: $206 per credit hour for master’s level and $243 per credit hour for doctoral.
  3. Programs: Master of Arts, Doctor of Religious Studies, Doctor of Ministry, Master of Divinity

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