Distance Degrees in Old Testament and Related Studies
- Caleb Kaltenbach
- 6 days ago
- 6 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Over the years, Old Testament Studies, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, and related fields have remained among the most significant majors within biblical and theological degrees. As such, theological educational institutions have designed more programs in the Old Testament and related areas. Additionally, there are more distance-learning options for people to earn those degrees.
Below is a list of schools offering fully accredited degrees in preaching, communication, and related ministry areas that can be earned through distance learning (online, live synchronous, etc.).
***This list will be updated regularly—check back often to explore new programs and opportunities.
Sections Below
Abbreviations- Degrees
BA: Bachelor of Arts
BS: Bachelor of Science
BTh: Bachelor of Theology
BBS: Bachelor of Biblical Studies
MDiv: Master of Divinity
MA: Master of Arts
MTS: Master of Theological Studies
MBS: Master of Biblical Studies
MPT: Master of Practical Theology
MTh: Master of Theology
ThM: Master of Theology
STM: Master of Sacred Theology
MLitt: Master of Letters
MPhil: Master of Philosophy
DMin: Doctor of Ministry
DEdMin: Doctor of Educational Ministry
PhD: Doctor of Philosophy
ThD: Doctor of Theology
Bachelor Degrees
Brookes Bible College
BBS with an emphasis in Hebrew & Aramaic Languages
Charles Strut University (Australia)
BTh in Old Testament Studies
Edinburgh Theological Seminary, University of Glasgow
BTh in Old Testament
The King’s University
Master's Degrees
Abilene Christian University
MTS in Old Testament
Amridge University (Turner School of Theology)
MA in Old Testament Studies
Andrews University
MA in Religion: Old Testament Studies or Archaeology & History of Antiquity
The Bible Seminary
MA in Biblical History and Archaeology
Biola University (Talbot School of Theology)
MA in Old Testament
Calvin Theological Seminary
MTS in Old Testament
Charles Strut University (Australia)
MTh in Old Testament Studies
Dallas Theological Seminary
MA in Jewish Studies
Denver Seminary
MA in Old Testament
Evangel University (Assemblies of God Theological Seminary)
MA in Theological Studies: Old Testament Studies
Freed-Hardeman University
MDiv in Old Testament
MA in Old Testament
Gateway Seminary
MTS in Biblical Studies with a focus in Old Testament
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
MA in Theological Studies: Old Testament Studies
Harding University
MA in Old Testament
Indiana Wesleyan University (Wesley Seminary)
MA in Biblical & Theological Studies: Near Eastern Studies
Jerusalem Seminary (Israel)
Kentucky Christian University
MA in Biblical Studies: Old Testament
The King’s University
MDiv in Messianic Jewish Studies (MJS)
MPT in Antisemitism & Jewish Advocacy (AJA) or Messianic Jewish Studies (MJS)
Lipscomb University
MDiv with an Old Testament Certificate
MTS with an Old Testament Studies Certificate
Maranatha Baptist University (Maranatha Baptist Theological Seminary)
MDiv in Old Testament
McMaster Divinity College
MDiv in Old Testament
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
MBS in Hebrew
Moody Bible Institute (Moody Theological Seminary)
MTS in Old Testament Studies
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
MA in Biblical Studies: Old Testament
North Central University
MA in Biblical Theology: Old Testament
Northern Seminary
MA in Old Testament
***In partnership with Jerusalem University College
North Park University (North Park Theological Seminary)
MA in Theological Studies: Old Testament
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
MA in Religion: Old Testament Studies
Southern California Seminary
MA in Biblical Studies: Hebrew Concentration
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
MDiv in Old Testament
Trinity Anglican Seminary
MA in Religion: Old Testament
Trinity Western University (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School)
MDiv in Exegetical Studies: Old Testament
MA in Theological Studies: Old Testament
Tyndale University (Tyndale Seminary)
Wheaton College
MA in Biblical Exegesis: Old Testament
William Jessup University (Multnomah Biblical Seminary)
MA in Biblical Studies: Hebrew & Old Testament
Veritas International University
Advanced / Research Master's Degrees
Anglia Ruskin University (UK)
MPhil in Old Testament
Bob Jones University
ThM in Old Testament Interpretation
Calvin Theological Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
Central Baptist Theological Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
Columbia Theological Seminary (GA)
ThM in Old Testament
Cornerstone University (Cornerstone Theological Seminary)
ThM in Old Testament
Dallas Theological Seminary
ThM in Jewish Studies or Old Testament Studies
STM in Old Testament Studies
Denver Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
Erskine Theological Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
Evangel University (Assemblies of God Theological Seminary)
ThM in Old Testament Interpretation & Biblical Theology
Faulkner University
ThM in Old Testament
Fuller Theological Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
Gateway Seminary
ThM in Biblical studies with a focus in Old Testament
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
Grace School of Theology
ThM in Old Testament
Holly Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
ThM in Old Testament
Institute of Lutheran Theology (Christ School of Theology)
STM in Old Testament
Liberty University
ThM in Biblical Studies (electives can be taken in Old Testament Studies)
London School of Theology, Middlesex University (UK)
MPhil in Old Testament
MTh in Old Testament
The Master’s Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
Southern California Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
Trinity Western University (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School)
ThM in Old Testament
Tyndale University (Tyndale Seminary)
ThM in Old Testament
Union Theological College (UK)
MTh in Biblical Studies: Old Testament or Ancient Near Eastern Studies
University of Aberdeen (UK)
MTh in Old Testament
MLitt in Old Testament
University of Birmingham (UK)
MA (Research) in Old Testament
University of Bristol (UK)
MPhil in Old Testament
University of Chester (UK)
MPhil in Old Testament
The University of Edinburgh (UK)
MPhil in Hebrew & Old Testament Studies
University of Exeter (UK)
MPhil in Old Testament
University of Staffordshire (UK)
MPhil in History & Archaeology
Western Seminary
ThM in Old Testament
Westminster Theological Seminary (UK)
ThM in Old Testament
Westminster Theological Seminary (PA)
ThM in Old Testament
Professional Doctoral Degrees
The King’s University (The King’s Seminary)
DMin in Messianic Jewish Studies
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
DMin in Biblical & Theological Studies
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
DMin in Old Testament Exposition
DEdMin in Old Testament Exposition
Western Seminary
DMin in Biblical Languages
Research Doctoral Degrees
Andrews University
Ph D in Biblical & Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology or Religion (Biblical Archaeology & History of Antiquity or Old Testament)
ThD in Theology: Old Testament
Anglia Ruskin University (UK)
PhD in Old Testament
Bob Jones University
PhD in Theological Studies: Old Testament
Calvin Theological Seminary
PhD in Theology: Old Testament
Columbia International University
PhD in Biblical Studies: Old Testament
Evangel University
PhD in Biblical Interpretation & Theology: Old Testament
Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (Belgium)
PhD in Old Testament
Faulkner University
PhD in Biblical Studies: Old Testament
***MPhil is earned en route to the PhD
Fuller Theological Seminary
PhD in Theology: Old Testament
Gateway Seminary
PhD in Biblical Studies: OId Testament
Grace School of Theology
PhD in Theological Studies: Old Testament
Greenville Seminary
ThD in Biblical Studies: Old Testament
***Read about the ThD program in the catalog
Kairos University
ThD in Biblical Theology & Old Testament Studies
Liberty University
PhD in Bible Exposition with an Old Testament focus
London School of Theology, Middlesex University (UK)
PhD in Old Testament
Luther Rice College & Seminary
PhD in Christian Scripture: Old Testament
The Master’s Seminary
PhD in Old Testament
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD in Old Testament
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD in Biblical Studies: Old Testament
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD in Biblical Studies: Old Testament
***ThM is earned en route to the PhD
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
PhD in Biblical Studies: Old Testament
The Queen’s Foundation, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Netherlands)
PhD in Old Testament
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD in Biblical Studies: Old Testament
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD in Biblical Studies: Old Testament
Trinity Western University (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School)
PhD in Theological Studies: Old Testament
Turner School of Theology, Amridge University
PhD in Biblical Studies: Old Testament
Union School of Theology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Netherlands)
PhD in Old Testament
Union Theological College (UK)
PhD in Theology: Biblical Studies (Old Testament focus)
University of Aberdeen (UK)
PhD in Old Testament
University of Birmingham (UK)
PhD in Old Testament
University of Bristol (UK)
PhD in Old Testament
University of Chester (UK)
PhD in Old Testament
The University of Edinburgh (UK)
PhD in Hebrew & Old Testament Studies
University of Exeter (UK)
PhD in Old Testament
University of the Free State (South Africa)
ThD in Old Testament
University of Nottingham (UK)
PhD in Theology: Old Testament
University of Staffordshire (UK)
PhD in History & Archaeology
Veritas International University
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