Master of Arts
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The Master of Arts (MA) is a flexible program designed for students seeking theological study for personal growth, professional enrichment, or preparation for further graduate work.
The Master of Arts degree allows students to integrate theological reflection with their current work or vocational context, making it especially valuable for those who want to bring deeper theological understanding into ministry, education, or other fields. Students shape their coursework around their interests while participating in a shared learning community.
The MA can be completed through Residential or Distance learning pathways. It is designed to be adaptable, supporting a wide range of goals and life situations.
This degree is ideal for those seeking theological depth, vocational integration, or preparation for advanced study.
A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or university along with a minimum 2.5 GPA, is the academic expectation for our Master of Arts degree.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make exceptions to our policy for candidates without a Bachelor’s degree for our Master of Arts Program.
Wartburg Seminary forms leaders in one learning community with three distinct pathways–all of which share the same courses.
Our course catalog is published every two years, and includes requirements for all degree and certificate programs, along with information about admissions, tuition, fees, and housing, and a list of course descriptions.
View Catalog ›The Master of Arts degree is designed for those who are preparing for further theological study, or who want to support and enhance their current occupation with theological depth and nuance. Wartburg forms students who are grounded in their confessional identity as Christians for study and work in the world.
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