Graduate & Doctoral Degrees in New Testament via Distance Learning
Updated: Aug 31
Over the years, New Testament Studies has been one of the most popular majors among biblical and theological 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 options 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 check this blog post regularly, as the list will be updated often.
Sections Below
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
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. North American MDiv degrees
Denver Seminary
Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan University
Freed-Hardeman University
Gardner-Webb University
MDiv in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)
Grace Theological Seminary
MDiv in Exegetical Studies (New Testament electives)
Maranatha Seminary at Maranatha Baptist University
Northern Seminary
Portland Seminary at George Fox University
M.Div in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)
Regent University
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School at Trinity Western University
MDiv in Exegetical Studies: New Testament focus
Western Seminary
2. North American MA & MTS degrees
Abilene Christian University
Andrews University
MA in Religion - New Testament
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary at Evangel University
MA in Theological Studies (New Testament emphasis)
The Bible Seminary
MA in Biblical History and Archaeology
Calvin Theological Seminary
Capital Seminary at Lancaster Bible College
MA in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)
Cornerstone Theological Seminary at Cornerstone University
Denver Seminary
Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan University
Faith International University
MA in Theological Studies: New Testament
Freed-Hardeman University
Global University
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
MA in Theological Studies: New Testament
Harding School of Theology at Harding University
Hazelip School of Theology at Lipscomb University
Johnson University
Moody Theological Seminary at Moody Bible Institute
MTS in Old Testament Studies
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
MA in Biblical Studies (New Testament & Greek emphasis)
North Central University
Northern Seminary
North Park Theological Seminary at North Park University
MA in Theological Studies: New Testament
Portland Seminary at George Fox University
MA in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
Southern California Seminary
MA in Biblical Studies (New Testament & Greek emphasis)
Talbot School of Theology at Biola University
Trinity Anglican Seminary
MA in Religion & Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School at Trinity Western University
MA in Theological Studies: New Testament
Turner School of Theology at Amridge University
Wheaton College
MA in Biblical Exegesis: Old Testament
William Jessup University
MA in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis with electives)
3. North American ThM, STM, & Related Degrees
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary at Evangel University
Beeson Divinity School at Samford University
Th.M. (New Testament emphasis)
Bob Jones University
Calvin Theological Seminary
Th.M. in New Testament emphasis
Central Baptist Theological Seminary
Th.M. in New Testament
Columbia Theological Seminary- Decatur, GA
Th.M. (New Testament emphasis)
Christ School of Theology at the Institute of Lutheran Theology
Cornerstone Theological Seminary at Cornerstone University
Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary
ThM in New Testament Studies
Dallas Theological Seminary
Denver Seminary
Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
Erskine Theological Seminary Th.M. in New Testament
Gateway Seminary
Th.M. in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Th.M. in New Testament
Grace School of Theology
Th.M. in New Testament
Hellenic College
Th.M. (New Testament emphasis)
Holly Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Th.M. in New Testament
The Master's Seminary
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Th.M. in Biblical Studies: New Testament
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
Th.M. in Biblical Studies: New Testament
Regent Divinity School at Regent University
Th.M. in Biblical Studies: New Testament
South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Th.M. in Biblical Studies / New Testament
Southern California Seminary
Th.M. (New Testament emphasis)
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Th.M. in New Testament emphasis
Toronto Baptist Seminary
Th.M. in New Testament emphasis
Trinity Anglican Seminary
S.T.M. (New Testament electives can be taken to develop an emphasis)
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School at Trinity Western University
Th.M. in New Testament
Western Seminary
Westminster Theological Seminary
4. International Graduate Degrees
Anglia Ruskin University (UK)
MPhil in New Testament
Cape Town Baptist Seminary, University of Pretoria (South Africa)
MTh in New Testament
Charles Sturt University (Australia)
MTh in New Testament Studies
Domuni Universitas (Switzerland)
MTh in New Testament
Edinburgh Theological Seminary, University of Glasgow (UK)
MTh in New Testament
Jerusalem Seminary (Israel)
London School of Theology, Middlesex University (UK)
MPhil in New Testament
MTh in New Testament
McMaster Divinity College
MDiv in New Testament
Nazarene Theological College, Australian University College of Divinity (Australia)
MPhil in New Testament
MTh in New Testament
MA in New Testament
North–West University (South Africa)
ThM in New Testament or Greek
Philipps-Universität Marburg (Germany)
Mag.Theol. (New Testament)
Regent College
MA in Theological Studies (New Testament concentration)
St. Paul’s University (Kenya)
MTh in New Testament
South African Theological Seminary (South Africa)
MTh in New Testament
Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
ThM in New Testament
Toronto Baptist Seminary
Th.M. in New Testament
Union Theological College (UK)
University of Aberdeen (UK)
MTh (Research) or MLitt (New Testament emphasis)
University of Birmingham (UK)
MA (Research) in New Testament
University of Bristol (UK)
MPhil in New Testament
University of Chester (UK)
MPhil in New Testament
The University of Edinburgh (UK)
MPhil in New Testament & Christian Origins
MTh in New Testament, History of Christianity
MS (Research) in New Testament, History of Christianity
University of Exeter (UK)
MPhil in New Testament
University of the Free State (South Africa)
MTh in Biblical Studies: New Testament
University of Glasgow (UK)
MPhil in New Testament
MTh in New Testament
MLitt in New Testament
MRes in New Testament
University of Otago (New Zealand)
University of Sheffield (UK)
MPhil (New Testament emphasis)
University of South Africa (South Africa)
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UK)
MRes in Biblical Interpretation (New Testament emphasis)
Westminster Theological Seminary (UK)
ThM in New Testament
5. Professional Doctorate Degrees
Houston Theological Seminary at Houston Christian University
Liberty University
DMin in Biblical Studies (with a New Testament focus via dissertation)
Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan University
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
DEdMin in New Testament Exposition
Western Seminary
DMin in Biblical Languages for Ministry (New Testament emphasis via dissertation)
6. International Doctorate Degrees
***For a more complete list, see my post: Obtaining an Overseas Ph.D. Without Moving Overseas
Anglia Ruskin University (UK)
PhD in New Testament
Cape Town Baptist Seminary, University of Pretoria (South Africa)
PhD in New Testament
Domuni Universitas (Switzerland)
PhD in New Testament
Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (Belgium)
PhD in New Testament
London School of Theology, Middlesex University (UK)
PhD in New Testament
Nazarene Theological College, Australian University College of Divinity (Australia)
ThD in New Testament
PhD in New Testament
North–West University (South Africa)
PhD in New Testament or Greek
Pan Africa Christian University (Kenya)
PhD in Theology in New Testament
The Queen’s Foundation, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Netherlands)
PhD in New Testament
St. Paul’s University (Kenya)
PhD in Theology: New Testament
Union School of Theology, The Open University (UK)
PhD in New Testament
Union Theological College (UK)
PhD in Theology: Biblical Studies (New Testament focus)
University of Birmingham (UK)
PhD in New Testament
University of Bristol (UK)
PhD in New Testament
University of Chester (UK)
PhD in New Testament
The University of Edinburgh (UK)
PhD in areas like: New Testament & Christian Origins
University of Exeter (UK)
PhD in New Testament
University of Fort Hare (South Africa)
ThD in New Testament
University of the Free State (South Africa)
ThD in New Testament
University of Glasgow (UK)
PhD in New Testament
University of Nottingham (UK)
PhD in Theology in New Testament
University of Sheffield (UK)
PhD in New Testament
University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UK)
PhD in Theology & New Testament
7. North American PhD & ThD degrees
Andrews University
PhD in Biblical & Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology or Religion & New Testament
ThD in Theology: New Testament
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary at Evangel University
Ph.D. in Biblical Interpretation & Theology (New Testament Studies & Biblical Theology)
Bob Jones University
Calvin Theological Seminary
PhD in Theology: New Testament
Capital Bible Seminary at Lancaster Bible College
Ph.D. in Biblical Studies: New Testament
Christ School of Theology at the Institute of Lutheran Theology
Ph.D. in New Testament
Columbia Biblical Seminary at Columbia International University
Ph.D. in Biblical Studies: New Testament
Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D. in New Testament
Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D. in New Testament Studies
***DTS announced the program is available via LS + H
East Texas Baptist University (BH Carroll Theological Seminary)
Ph.D. in New Testament
Gateway Seminary
Ph.D. in Biblical Studies: New Testament
Grace School of Theology
Ph.D. in Theological Studies: New Testament Theology
Greenville Seminary
Th.D. in Biblical Studies: New Testament
***Read about the ThD program in the catalog
Kairos University
ThD in New Testament
Kearley Graduate School of Theology at Faulkner University
Ph.D. in Biblical Studies: New Testament
***MPhil is earned en route to the PhD
Luther Rice College & Seminary
PhD in Christian Scripture: 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
Ph.D. in New Testament
***ThM is earned en route to the PhD
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
Ph.D. in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)
Regent Divinity School at Regent University
Ph.D. in Renewal Theology / Biblical Studies
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D. in New Testament
Southeastern University
PhD in Theology: New Testament focus
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D. in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)
***ThM is earned en route to the PhD
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D. in New Testament
Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
PhD in New Testament
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School at Trinity Western University
PhD in Theological Studies: New Testament
Turner School of Theology at Amridge University
Ph.D. in Biblical Studies / New Testament
United Theological Seminary
Th.D. (you can take New Testament electives & dissertation)
8. NT Related degrees
George Mason University
Houston Theological Seminary at Houston Christian University
MA in Classics & Early Christianity in Biblical Languages
University of Florida
Ph.D. in Latin & Roman Studies
Ph.D. in Classical Civilization
University of Staffordshire (UK)
PhD in History & Archaeology
MPhil in History & Archaeology
Veritas International University
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