Degrees

Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies (AA) 62 credits

The Associate of Arts (AA) program is an initial degree which is designed to equip ministers and other Christian workers with the basic skills and Biblical knowledge necessary for effective Christian service. The AA program consists of the foundational studies in general education and the Bible. The curriculum design includes an overview of professional ministerial studies, such as surveys of the Bible, theology, missions, evangelism, education, and Christian counseling.

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (BA) 124 credits

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program is an undergraduate degree which is formulated to develop and sharpen the skills of the pastor, evangelist, missionary, and others in Christian vocational ministry. The BA program requires the completion of a core of Biblical studies in addition to general education requirements and the choice of a major emphasis for ministry focusing in the fields of:

Christian Counseling – Christian Education – Missions – Ministry – Evangelism – Theology

Bachelor of Theology (ThB) 124 credits

The Bachelor of Theology (ThB) degree is a unique professional program for undergraduate training in the basics of Biblical studies as well as broad aspects of Theology, ministry, and fundamental teachings of the Christian faith. The ThB program has a balanced approach to Biblical and theological subjects with an emphasis on the Biblical languages and doctrine. Courses of study will be educational as well as practical and functional.

Master of Arts (MA) 48 credits (without thesis)
Master of Arts (MA) 36 credits (with thesis)

The Master of Arts (MA) degree program provides graduate training with majors in the following areas:

  • Counseling
  • Religious Education
  • Middle East-Judaic Studies
  • Ministry
  • Biblical Studies

Master of Divinity (MDiv) 96 credits

The Master of Divinity Degree is a balanced professional graduate degree program which is designed to prepare students for various ministries through comprehensive Biblical Studies and collateral supportive training course work.

In this program of studies, students may complete their degree program externally (off campus) while residing anywhere in the world, or on the classroom at CTU.

Master of Theology (ThM) 96 credits

The Master of Theology Degree is a unique program of graduate training in the broad aspects of Biblical theology and fundamental teachings of the Christian faith. In this program of study, students may complete their degree program externally (off campus) while residing anywhere in the world, or on campus (in classroom) at CTU.

Doctor of Ministry (DMin) 36 credits

The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Degree Program offered by Conservative Theological University is a professional degree which is designed to provide qualified students with the opportunity to achieve a high level of competency in the practice of ministry.

The quality of and the success in ministry are often determined by the individual’s ability to communicate both orally and in writing. It is therefore the purpose of the Doctor of Ministry program to refine the spiritual gifts and abilities of the participating student. Through the development of communication, writing, and administrative skills, CTU seeks to train ministers for a more effective leadership role in their ministries.

Doctor of Theology (ThD) 48 credits

The Doctor of Theology (ThD) Degree Program offered by Conservative Theological University is unique among graduate degree programs available today.

Rooted in the philosophy that “the only good study is self-study,” the Conservative Theological University ThD Program requires the candidate be self-disciplined and possess the initiative and innovation characteristic of one working at the doctoral level.

The Doctor of Theology Degree Program requires the successful execution of 48 semester hours of graduate study, including the production of an academic dissertation. The program design is for academic scholarship and is exclusively a research program in variously designated fields. Research includes the areas of Biblical studies, theology, history of Christianity, and related fields.

Doctor of Religious Education (EdD) 48 credits

The Doctor of Religious Education (EdD) Degree Program offered by Conservative Theological University is unique among graduate degree programs available today.

Rooted in the philosophy that “the only good study is self-study”, the Conservative Theological University EdD Program requires that the candidate be self-disciplined and possess the initiative and innovation characteristics of one working at the doctoral level.

The Doctor of Religious Education degree program requires the successful execution of 48 semester hours of graduate study, including the production of an academic dissertation. The program design is for academic scholarship and is exclusively a research program in variously designated fields. Research includes the areas of history of Christian education, theology of Christian education, philosophy of Christian education, and related fields.

Doctor of Biblical Philosophy (PhD) 48 credits

The Doctor of Biblical Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program offered by Conservative Theological University is unique among graduate degree programs available today.

Rooted in the philosophy that “the only good study is self-study”, the Conservative Theological University PhD program requires that the candidate be self-disciplined and possess the initiative and innovation characteristic of one working at the doctoral level.

The Doctor of Biblical Philosophy degree program requires the successful execution of 48 semester hours of graduate study, including the production of an academic dissertation. The program design is for academic scholarship and is exclusively a research program in variously designated fields. Research includes the areas of Biblical studies, theology, history of Christianity, counseling, religious education, preaching, and related fields.