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  • Writer's pictureCaleb Kaltenbach

Graduate & Doctoral Degrees in New Testament via Distance Learning

Updated: Sep 30


Throughout the years, New Testament Studies has been one of the most popular majors in biblical and theological-based degrees. As such, theological learning institutions have designed more programs with a New Testament major. Also, in a post-quarantine world, there are more distance learning avenues for people to earn those degrees. Below is a list of some schools that offer New Testament graduate degrees via distance learning. If interested, please continually check this blog post, as this list will be updated often.


Sections Below

  1. M.Div. degrees

  2. M.A. & M.T.S. degrees

  3. Th.M. & S.T.M. degrees

  4. International Graduate degrees

  5. Professional Doctorate degrees

  6. International Doctorate degrees

  7. Ph.D. & Th.D. degrees

  8. NT Related Ph.D. degrees

US-based Degree Abbreviations

Master of Divinity = M.Div.; Master of Arts = M.A.; Master of Theological Studies = M.T.S.; Master of Theology = Th.M.; Master of Sacred Theology = S.T.M.; Doctor of Ministry = D.Min.; Doctor of Philosophy = Ph.D.; Th.D. = Doctor of Theology


Overseas Degree Abbreviations

Master of Philosophy = MPhil; Master of Theology = MTh; Master of Research = MRes; MLitt = Master of Literature


Study Mode

O = online; M = modular; LS = live streaming; R = research-based study; H = Hybrid of online & modular

Please Note

***The US-based Master of Theology- ThM degree usually requires students to have already earned a graduate degree in ministry or theology before being admitted to the program, whereas that is not always the case with the overseas-based Master of Theology- MTh programs.

***Each of these programs is nationally or regionally accredited (and many hold both national and regional accreditation).


1. M.Div. degrees


Denver Seminary (O)

MDiv in New Testament


Gardner-Webb University (O, LS, H)

MDiv in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)


Grace Theological Seminary (O)

MDiv in Exegetical Studies (New Testament electives)


Lincoln Christian Seminary (M or/and O)

MDiv in Biblical Studies (New Testament Studies emphasis)


Maranatha Seminary, Maranatha Baptist University (O, LS)

MDiv in New Testament


Northern Seminary (LS)

MDiv in New Testament


Portland Seminary, George Fox University (H or O)

M.Div in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)


Regent University (O)

MDiv in New Testament


Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (O or/and LS)

MDiv in New Testament


2. M.A. & M.T.S. degrees


Abilene Christian University (O)

MTS in New Testament Studies


Andrews University (O, LS, H)

MA in Religion (New Testament emphasis)


Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Evangel University (O)

MA in Theological Studies (New Testament emphasis)


Baptist Bible Seminary, Clarks Summit University (O)

MA in New Testament


Capital Seminary, Lancaster Bible College (H or O)

MA in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)


Cornerstone Theological Seminary, Cornerstone University (O, LS)

M.A. in Biblical Exegesis & New Testament


Denver Seminary (O)

M.A. in New Testament


Freed-Hardeman University (LS)

MA in New Testament


Global University (O)

MA in Biblical Studies & New Testament


Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (H)

MA in Theological Studies (New Testament emphasis)


Harding School of Theology, Harding University (H)

MA in New Testament


Johnson University (O)

MA in New Testament

Lincoln Christian Seminary (M or/and O)

MA in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)


Multnomah Biblical Seminary, Multnomah University (O)

MA in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)


New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (O)

MA in Biblical Studies (New Testament & Greek emphasis)


Northern Seminary (LS)

MA in New Testament

Ozark Christian College (H)

MA in Christian Ministry/Biblical Studies (electives can be New Testament classes)


Portland Seminary, George Fox University (H or O)

MA in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)


Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (H)

MA in Religion & New Testament


Southern California Seminary (O)

MA in Biblical Studies (New Testament & Greek emphasis)


Talbot School of Theology, Biola University (O)

MA in New Testament


Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Trinity International University (O)

MA in New Testament


Trinity School for Ministry (O, LS)

MA in Religion & Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)


Turner School of Theology, Amridge University (O)

MA in New Testament


3. Th.M. & S.T.M. degrees

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Evangel University (H)

Th.M. in New Testament Interpretation


Baptist Bible Seminary, Clarks Summit University (H)

Th.M. (New Testament emphasis)


Calvin Theological Seminary (LS)

Th.M. (New Testament emphasis)


Central Baptist Theological Seminary- Plymouth, MN (M)

Th.M. (New Testament emphasis)


Columbia Theological Seminary- Decatur, GA (H)

Th.M. (New Testament emphasis)


Cornerstone Theological Seminary, Cornerstone University (O)

Th.M. in New Testament


Dallas Theological Seminary (H)

Th.M. in New Testament Studies

***Details on the major are in the catalog


Denver Seminary (H or LS)

Th.M. in New Testament


Erskine Theological Seminary (O) Th.M. in New Testament


Gateway Seminary (H)

Th.M. in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)


Grace School of Theology (O)

Th.M. (New Testament emphasis)


Hellenic College (O)

Th.M. (New Testament emphasis)


Institute of Lutheran Theology (O, LS)

S.T.M. in New Testament


The Master's Seminary (M)

Th.M. in New Testament


New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (H)

Th.M. in Biblical Studies (New Testament)


Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (H)

Th.M. in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)


Regent University (O)

Th.M. in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)


South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary (O)

Th.M. in New Testament


Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (H)

Th.M. in Biblical Studies / New Testament


Southern California Seminary (H)

Th.M. (New Testament emphasis)


Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (O)

Th.M. (New Testament emphasis)


Toronto Baptist Seminary (R)

Th.M. (New Testament emphasis)


Western Seminary (H)

Th.M. in New Testament


Westminster Theological Seminary (M)

Th.M. in New Testament


4. International Graduate degrees

Philipps-Universität Marburg (M)

Mag.Theol. (New Testament)


South African Theological Seminary (R)

MTh (New Testament)


Toronto Baptist Seminary (R)

Th.M. (New Testament)


Union Theological College (R)

MTh in New Testament


University of Aberdeen (R)

MTh or MLitt (New Testament emphasis)


University of Otago (R)

MA in Theology or MTh


University of Sheffield (R)

MPhil (New Testament emphasis)


University of South Africa (O + R)

M.Th. in New Testament


The University of Wales- Trinity Saint David (R)

MRes in Biblical Interpretation (New Testament emphasis)




5. Professional doctorate degrees


Houston Christian University (Houston Theological Seminary)

DMin in New Testament


Liberty University

DMin in Biblical Studies (with a New Testament focus via dissertation)


Milligan University (Emmanuel Christian Seminary)

DMin with a New Testament emphasis via research & dissertation


Northern Seminary

DMin in New Testament Context


Shepherds Theological Seminary

DMin in Advanced Biblical & Theological Studies (New Testament emphasis via dissertation)


Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

DMin in Biblical & Theological Studies (New Testament emphasis via dissertation)


The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

DMin in New Testament Exposition


Western Seminary

DMin in Biblical Languages for Ministry (New Testament emphasis via dissertation)




6. International Doctorate degrees


***See my post: Obtaining an Overseas Ph.D. Without Moving Overseas




7. Ph.D. & Th.D. degrees


Amridge University (Turner School of Theology)

Ph.D. in Biblical Studies / New Testament


Andrews University

Ph.D. in Religion (New Testament emphasis)

Th.D. in New Testament


Calvary University

Ph.D. in Bible & Theology (New Testament emphasis)


Clarks Summit University (Baptist Bible Seminary)

Ph.D. in New Testament


Columbia International University (Columbia Biblical Seminary)

*modified European model- 2 classes while the rest is research

Ph.D. in Biblical Studies


Dallas Theological Seminary

Ph.D. in New Testament Studies

(DTS just announced the program is available via LS + H)


Evangel University (Assemblies of God Theological Seminary)

Ph.D. in Biblical Interpretation & Theology / New Testament Introduction & Biblical Theology


Faulkner University (Kearley Graduate School of Theology)

*MPhil degree earned en route to Ph.D.

Ph.D. in Biblical Studies / New Testament


Gateway Seminary

Ph.D. in Biblical Studies / New Testament


Institute of Lutheran Theology

Ph.D. in New Testament


Lancaster Bible College & Capital Bible Seminary

Ph.D. in Biblical Studies / New Testament


The Master's Seminary

Ph.D. in New Testament


Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary

Ph.D. in New Testament


Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Ph.D. in New Testament


New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

*ThM degree earned en route to PhD

Ph.D. in New Testament


Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

Ph.D. in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)


Regent University (Regent Divinity School)

Ph.D. in Renewal Theology / Biblical Studies

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Ph.D. in New Testament


The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary *ThM degree earned en route to PhD

Ph.D. in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)


Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

*Most of the degree is offered using the FLEX format

Ph.D. in New Testament




8. NT Related Ph.D. degrees


George Mason University

Ph.D. in History


University of Florida

Ph.D. in Latin & Roman Studies

Ph.D. in Classical Civilization


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