Graduate Programs: Bible & Ministry
The college has a long history of training for ministry.
Programs continue to equip ministers for work with congregations, train teachers for religious instruction, and empower professionals for leadership roles with non-profit Christian organizations. Graduate studies with the college provide advanced theological learning primarily focused on practical ministry contexts.
In today’s world, effective ministry involves more than just knowledge. The needs of those you serve are often complex and change over time. Enter the world of ministry with more training and experience than a standard ministry program. Through this cost-effective and convenient pathway, you will earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees while in residence at Lipscomb University.
Grow in your knowledge of scripture. This New Testament Studies Certificate provides a comprehensive education of the theological content of the New Testament to improve students’ understanding of biblical text.
Grow in your knowledge of scripture. This Old Testament Studies Certificate provides a comprehensive education of the theological content of the Old Testament to improve students’ understanding of biblical text.
Grow in your ministry leadership skills. This Pastoral Leadership Certificate equips you with the knowledge and theological training you need to thrive in ministry without the commitment of a long-term degree program.
Whether you are experienced in ministry or just starting out on the adventure, the CBE certificates provide a good toolkit for your work and enhances your pastoral presence and leadership. We'll teach you how to apply theological principles and minister to those that need you the most.
As a terminal degree in our field, the D.Min. is best understood as a professional doctorate for ministry practitioners. Be challenged in your own formational journey as a leader of your community and contribute a meaningful resource to the world of the church through your original research focused on the practices of ministry.
Whether you are experienced in ministry or just starting out in your calling, the M.A. in Christian Ministry provides a good toolkit for your work and enhances your pastoral presence and leadership. You are equipped with foundational skills in spiritual formation, biblical study, systematic theology, and more.
Grow in your knowledge of Scripture and the theological traditions of Christianity across the world. Learn to share those resources with others in meaningful ways that support lives of faith in your community and engage the world around you. All the while you will undergo and appreciate your own personal formation as you learn to lead others in transformative change.
Broaden your theological and historical knowledge within our Christian tradition. Develop reasoning skills that will prove useful in conversation and advanced academic studies. You'll also find it easier to advance your career within academia, ministry, or even Christian publishing.
