RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEGREE PROGRAMS ONLINE

Online Degrees in Religion and Religious Studies

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Grand Canyon University
Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University prepares learners to become critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders. GCU provides regionally accredited degree programs with an academically-challenging, values-based curriculum from a Christian heritage context.

Graduates of Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Arts in Applied Ministry will be able to utilize biblical studies as the foundation, and an understanding of theology and Christian history as the framework, for communicating the Christian message of reconciliation to various audiences.

• BA Christian Studies Biblical/Theological Studies Emphasis
• BA in Christian Leadership
• BA in Christian Studies - Applied Ministry: Pastoral
  Pastoral Emphasis graduates will be able to design, develop, and implement building a new or creating change within an existing ministry. Graduates will be able to effectively communicate the biblical message utilizing techniques, styles, and tools that reach all ages.
• BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Christian Leadership
• MBA

Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Learn more about programs at Grand Canyon University.


Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Saint Joseph's College of Maine's Division of Graduate & Professional Studies provides a quality college education for working adults who seek an alternative to traditional on-campus study. The Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology will serve those involved with parishes, diocesan agencies, hospitals, retreat/spiritual centers or social service agencies. This graduate degree program is oriented toward lay ministries such as pastoral associate, faith formation director, parish Catechetical leader, parish administrator, chaplain, Chancery official, social services director, liturgical minister, youth minister, and director of religious education. Applicants must have accredited Bachelor's theological degree or 6 credits of undergraduate religious study (or equivalent work experience). Saint Joseph's College offers the following online theology degree and certificate programs:

• Bachelor of Arts in Adult Religious Education
  This distance learning program provides religious education ministers and others with sound theological foundations and basic ministerial skills. Completion of the degree prepares students to fill the church's need for professional adult educators in parishes, small faith communities and congregations. It is intended for laity involved in adult religious education.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Christian Tradition
  The certificate in Christian Tradition offers distance learning students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the history, theology and practice of Christianity. Students also examine the variety of religious expressions within the Christian Tradition, as well as Christianity's relationship to modern society.

Saint Joseph's College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Learn more about programs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine.



Andrews University
Andrews University offers the following distance education degree programs:

• Bachelor of Arts in Religion
• Associate of Arts in General Studies - Personal Ministries

Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Baptist College of Florida
The Baptist College of Florida offers the following programs online:

• Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies
• Associate of Divinity

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Briercrest Bible College (Canada)
Briercrest Bible College offers the following degree and certificate programs in a combination of internet and distance education formats:

• Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies
• Associate of Arts in Christian Studies
• Bible Certificate

Courses are fully accredited by the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges at the college level and The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) at the graduate level.

Caldwell College
Caldwell College offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. This external degree program is earned through independent guided study. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Columbia Union College
Columbia Union College offers the following degrees by distance education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Theology
• Bachelor of Arts in Religion

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Adventist Accrediting Association of the Department of Education of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Crown College
Crown College offers the following Christian Ministry programs online:

• Associate of Science in Christian Ministry
• Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry
• Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership
• Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies

Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges.

Griggs University
Griggs University is the collegiate division of Home Study International and was founded to meet the needs of international students who have no access to an Adventist campus. Distance degree programs include:

• Associate of Arts - Personal Ministries
• Bachelor of Arts in Religion
• Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Church Business Management
• Bachelor of Science in Religious Education

Accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities.

Judson College
Judson College offers the following bachelor degree programs by distance education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
• Bachelor of Ministry

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Master's College and Seminary (Canada)
Master's College and Seminary offers the following online programs in theology and religious studies:

• Bachelor of Theology: Pastoral Major
• Bachelor of Religious Education: Pastoral Major
• Three Year Ministerial Diploma
• One Year Certificate in Pastoral Leadership

Accredited by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.

Northwestern College
Northwestern College offers several distance education bible study degree and certificate programs including:

• Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Ministries
• Associates of Arts in Bible
• Certificate in Bible

Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Prairie Bible Institute
The Prairie Bible Institute offers a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry through a combination of online and distance education courses. PBI is authorized by the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Alberta to grant degrees in divinity.

Reformed Theological Seminary
The Reformed Theological Seminary offers a Master of Arts in Religion by distance education and the internet. Note that there are two seminars requiring on campus attendance of four days each. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offers the following theology programs through distance education:

• Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology
• Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Theology

Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, the program welcomes all who seek a deeper understanding of the integration of Christian texts and tradition, contemporary culture and personal experiences. Note that there is a minimum residency requirement. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Southern Christian University
Southern Christian University offers the following online programs:

• Christian Ministry Certificate
• Religious Studies Certificate
• Bachelor of Science in Ministry
• Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
• Master of Science in Pastoral Counseling
• Master of Science in Ministerial Leadership
• Master of Divinity in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Master of Divinity in Professional Counseling
• Master of Divinity in Ministerial Leadership
• Master of Divinity in Pastoral Counseling
• Doctor of Ministry in Family Therapy

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Southwestern College
Southwestern College offers an online Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Pastoral Studies. Accredited by the by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Catholic Distance University
The Catholic Distance University offers two accredited Master's Degree Programs:

• Master's in Religious Studies
• Master of Arts in Religious Studies

Both programs are administered through distance learning with no residency requirement. CDU is an accredited member of the Distance Education and Training Council.

University of Waterloo (Canada)
The University of Waterloo offers a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Religious Studies by distance education. The University of Waterloo is a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education.