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
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)
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)
Northern Seminary (LS)
Portland Seminary, George Fox University (H or O)
M.Div in Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)
Regent University (O)
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (O or/and LS)
2. M.A. & M.T.S. degrees
Abilene Christian University (O)
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)
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)
Freed-Hardeman University (LS)
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)
Johnson University (O)
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)
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)
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Trinity International University (O)
Trinity School for Ministry (O, LS)
MA in Religion & Biblical Studies (New Testament emphasis)
Turner School of Theology, Amridge University (O)
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)
Dallas Theological Seminary (H)
Th.M. in New Testament Studies
***Details on the major are in the catalog
Denver Seminary (H or LS)
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)
The Master's Seminary (M)
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)
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)
Westminster Theological Seminary (M)
4. International Graduate degrees
Philipps-Universität Marburg (M)
Mag.Theol. (New Testament)
South African Theological Seminary (R)
MTh (New Testament)
Toronto Baptist Seminary (R)
Union Theological College (R)
University of Aberdeen (R)
MTh or MLitt (New Testament emphasis)
University of Otago (R)
University of Sheffield (R)
MPhil (New Testament emphasis)
University of South Africa (O + R)
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)
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)
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
University of Florida
Ph.D. in Latin & Roman Studies
Ph.D. in Classical Civilization