Distance Degrees in Preaching & Related Majors
- Caleb Kaltenbach
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
You can now equip yourself to preach God’s Word—no matter where you live!
Preaching is both an art and a calling. It’s about faithfully interpreting God’s Word, communicating it clearly, and inspiring people to live it out. Whether you’re preaching weekly, preparing to enter ministry, or seeking to strengthen your communication of Scripture, effective preaching requires biblical depth, theological grounding, and a firm grasp of both people and culture.
In recent years, demand for flexible, practical ministry training has increased dramatically. Thankfully, preparing for this vital ministry has never been more accessible. Many Christian colleges, universities, and seminaries now offer undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in preaching and related fields through distance-learning formats. These flexible programs allow you to grow as a communicator of God’s truth—without stepping away from your current ministry or community.
These programs are designed to help you:
Build a deep biblical and theological foundation for preaching and teaching.
Develop skills in sermon preparation, exegesis, and delivery.
Learn to communicate effectively across cultures, generations, and contexts.
Integrate spiritual formation, leadership, and pastoral care into the preaching task.
Whether you’re pursuing a Bachelor’s in Ministry and Preaching, a Master of Divinity or Master of Arts in Homiletics, or a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching or Communication, the degree programs below are tailored to fit your calling, your ministry context, and your schedule.
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
MDiv: Master of Divinity
MA: Master of Arts
MAT: Master of Applied Theology
ThM: Master of Theology
DMin: Doctor of Ministry
DPT: Doctor of Practical Theology
EdD: Doctor of Education
DEdMin: Doctor of Educational Ministry
PhD: Doctor of Philosophy
ThD: Doctor of Theology
Bachelors Degrees
Johnson University
BS in Ministry Leadership: Preaching & Church Leadership or Preaching & Student Ministry
Moody Bible Institute
BS in Ministry Leadership: Preaching
Palm Beach Atlantic University
BA in Ministry (Preaching & Teaching major)
Masters Degrees
Anderson University
MA in Christian Ministry & Preaching
Asbury Theological Seminary
MA in Ministry: Preaching
Biola University (Talbot School of Theology)
MA in Christian Ministry & Leadership: Biblical & Pastoral Ministry
Bob Jones University
MDiv in Preaching & Pastoral Ministry
Central Christian College of the Bible (Russell School of Ministry)
MA in Ministry Leadership & Preaching
Dallas Theological Seminary
ThM in Homiletics
Denver Seminary
MDiv in Biblical Preaching
Evangel University (Assemblies of God Theological Seminary)
MDiv in Expository Preaching
Freed-Hardeman University
MA in Ministry & Preaching
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
ThM in Preaching
Grace Theological Seminary
MA in Christian Ministry — Expository Preaching & Teaching
Kentucky Christian University
MA in Christian Leadership & Preaching
Liberty University
MDiv in Homiletics
ThM in Homiletics
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
MDiv in Preaching & Pastoral Ministry
MAT — Master of Applied Theology in Preaching
Moody Bible Institute
MDiv in Biblical Preaching
MA in Pastoral Studies & Biblical Preaching
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
MDiv in Expository Preaching
Oral Roberts University
MA in Practical Theology & Teaching Ministries
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
MDiv in Preaching & Pastoral Ministry
ThM in Applied Theology & Preaching
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
MDiv in Preaching
ThM in Preaching
University of Valley Forge
MA in Worship Studies (Pastoral/Preaching Track)
Professional Doctorate Degrees
Abilene Christian University
DMin in Preaching for Community Transformation
Andrews University
DMin in Preaching
Asbury Theological Seminary
DMin in Preaching & Leading
Ashland University (Ashland Theological Seminary)
DMin in Biblical Interpretation & Culture (Preaching & Teaching)
Baptist University of Florida
DMin in Expository Preaching
Biola University (Talbot School of Theology)
DMin in Advanced Biblical Preaching
Bob Jones University
DMin in Preaching & Pastoral Ministry
Central Baptist Theological Seminary
DMin in Public Ministry (Bible Exposition)
Charlotte Christian College & Theological Seminary
DMin in Preaching
Concordia Seminary (MO)
DMin in Homiletics
Concordia Theological Seminary (IN)
DMin in Teaching & Preaching
Covenant Theological Seminary
DMin in Compelling Preaching
Dallas Theological Seminary
DMin in Advanced Expository Preaching
Eastern University (Palmer Theological Seminary)
DMin in Prophetic Preaching & Teaching
East Texas Baptist University (BH Carroll Theological Seminary)
DMin in Ministry & Formation: Preaching
Emory University (Candler School of Theology)
DMin in Biblical Interpretation & Proclamation
Evangel University (Assemblies of God Theological Seminary)
DMin in Biblical Preaching
Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary
DMin in Expository Preaching
Fuller Theological Seminary
DMin in Prophetic Community for Prophetic Preaching
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
DMin in Preaching: From the Study to the Pulpit
Grace Theological Seminary
DMin in Exemplary Biblical Preaching
Kairos University
DMin in Preaching
Liberty University
DMin in Expository Preaching & Teaching
The Master’s Seminary
DMin in Expository Preaching
McMaster Divinity School
DPT - you can research & write about preaching
***International school
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
DMin in Expository Preaching
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
DMin in Expository Preaching
Moody Bible Institute (Moody Theological Seminary)
DMin in Biblical Preaching
Nelson University
DMin in Ministry Leadership — Storytelling or Public Speaking
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
DMin in Transformational Preaching
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
DMin in Expository Preaching
DEdMin in Expository Preaching
Northern Seminary
DMin in Homiletics & Preaching
North Greenville University
DMin in Biblical Preaching
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
DMin in Homiletics
Reformed Theological Seminary
DMin in Reformed Expository Preaching
Regent University (Regent Divinity School)
DMin in Biblical & Renewal Preaching
Shepherds Theological Seminary
DMin in Bible Exposition (focus on Preaching/Teaching)
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
DMin in Expository Preaching
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
DMin in Expository Preaching
DEdMin in Expository Preaching
Southern California Seminary
DMin in Bible Exposition (Preaching)
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
DMin in Text-Driven Preaching
Tyndale University (Tyndale Seminary)
DMin in Communicating the Gospel
***Canadian school
University of Dubugue Theological Seminary
DMin in Preaching
Virginia Beach Theological Seminary
DMin in Expository Preaching
Western Seminary
DMin in Transformational Preaching or Christ-Centered Preaching
Westminster Theological Seminary
DMin in Preaching
Research Doctorate Degrees
Anderson University (Clamp Divinity School)
PhD in Preaching
Baylor University (Truett Seminary)
PhD in Preaching
East Texas Baptist University (BH Carroll Theological Seminary)
PhD in Ministry & Formation: Preaching
Kairos University
ThD in Preaching
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD in Theological Studies & Preaching
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD in Bible Exposition and Preaching
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
PhD in Homiletics
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD in Preaching
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD in Christian Preaching
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD in Preaching
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