Master in Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's)

At Westminster Theological Seminary, tuition is The programme is offered 100% online with flexible start dates and tuition fees detailed in the programme brochure..

Students attend weekly video lectures and real-time Q&A sessions while studying Scripture, theology, and church history. The program uses a structured online format for all learning activities. Core courses and electives help build a strong biblical and theological foundation. This foundation supports ministry work and professional development. Each course includes doctrine, interpretation, and practical application. Students demonstrate their understanding through a final exam or capstone project. The evaluation assesses their ability to apply theological knowledge.

Focus areas include Biblical Interpretation, Systematic Theology, Church History, Doctrine of God, Worship, Christianity and Culture.

The programme requires 36 credit hours, consisting of 10 core courses and 2 elective courses. Students fulfill a summative evaluation through a comprehensive exam, integrative paper, or capstone project.

Graduates serve in business leadership, non-profit administration, pastoral and church ministry, church deaconship and eldership, cross-cultural missions, and other non-ministry professional roles.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A minimum GPA and official transcripts are required. Application materials include a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. 100% online, full-time or part-time, typically completed in 1.5 to 3 years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes.

J. Gresham Machen founded Westminster Theological Seminary in 1929 after committing to theological training that went beyond what he called the “customary superficial kind.” The seminary has continued that mission for more than 90 years, centering its education on Christ and the Whole Counsel of God. Its programs prepare students for academic and practical ministry through both on-campus and online study.

Westminster’s areas of distinction include Covenantal Apologetics, Biblical Counseling, Redemptive-Historical Hermeneutics, Biblico-Systematic Theology, Reformed Church History, and Christ-Centered Preaching. Degree options include the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Arts in Counseling, Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Korean Master of Arts in Theological Studies, and Doctor of Ministry. The seminary also offers certificate programs and advanced degrees.

Based in Glenside, Pennsylvania, Westminster connects campus study with online resources, lectures, and global programs. Students can choose formats that fit their schedules, including study alongside full-time work or family responsibilities. The learning community brings together classmates and professors through courses and activities such as Greek study groups. International students should know that the community includes students studying from outside the United States, including the United Kingdom, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Westminster also provides resources through its bookstore, seminary press, and theological journal.