Religion Degrees Online

The Theology Department offers students a faithful but critical consideration of the Judeo-Christian tradition. The program provides a forum for considering the transcendent and ultimate questions of human existence and prepares men and women for a variety of ministries within the Church. The major and minor programs both require specific liberal education courses in history and philosophy.

Philosophy Minor
The Philosophy minor program gives students an opportunity to examine the fundamental questions of human existence through courses on great philosophical thinkers and important philosophical issues. The program places special emphasis on a knowledge of the historical origins of the Western philosophical tradition and on the development of skills of philosophical analysis.

The Tabor College Christian Ministries major means intellectual growth, intentional Christian discipleship, mentored character formation, and practical ministry training. Our goal is to equip and empower men and women for effective ministry in the church and in the world.

During the program, the Ministry Discernment Seminar offers a small group setting for reflection and interaction with peers in the process of discerning and sharpening a specific determination of God’s call.

In the Ministry Immersion option, another Tabor distinctive, students test and hone ministry skills for a semester plus a summer in a mentored church or mission experience.

The B.A. Bible, Online provides men and women with preparation for Christian ministry through extensive Bible courses and strategic ministry courses. The program is designed for those already active in local church ministry who would like to expand or enrich their service for Christ. The optional ministry minor offers students a chance to include a practical three-year internship experience under the combined direction of an approved local pastor and the appropriate faculty member.

The B.A. Bible, Online provides men and women with preparation for Christian ministry through extensive Bible courses and strategic ministry courses. The program is designed for those already active in local church ministry who would like to expand or enrich their service for Christ. The optional ministry minor offers students a chance to include a practical three-year internship experience under the combined direction of an approved local pastor and the appropriate faculty member.

Pastoral Ministry
The graduate program in pastoral ministry is designed to prepare men and women for service to the Catholic Church and its parish and school communities. Centered in a commitment to adult faith formation, the program welcomes individuals who feel called to deepen their faith and to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for leaders in the pastoral life of faith communities. Because it is designed to integrate the academic, human, and spiritual dimensions of faith formation, the pastoral ministry program seeks to provide students with the theological and spiritual backgrounds that are foundational to pastoral ministry.

Because Viterbo is a liberal arts university which is both Christian and Catholic, it has an obligation to provide courses in religious studies for its students. In a world becoming increasingly technological, men and women need the stabilizing and integrating experience of the Transcendent. Religious studies courses provide for both the inner search and outer exploration of the elements that are part and parcel of the human religious experience. Religious studies are not a desirable peripheral benefit of a college education at Viterbo; they form an integral and integrating core.

The religious studies department provides the professional academic background and experiential learning for those who choose a career within Church or Church-related programs.

The ministry program aims to prepare students for a fuller and more effective participation in the Church’s mission, i.e. to bring about the kingdom of God. It invites people to a deeper response to their baptismal call to the ministry and to a greater development of their personal gifts. In the context of a liberal arts education in a Christian community, the ministry major offers opportunities for personal growth in spirituality and in theological understanding. It encourages an integration of academic learning with experiential learning through reflection, dialogue, and cooperation with other church groups and programs.

The Bachelor of Theology program seeks to prepare men and women for service in the Church by equipping them intellectually, socially and spiritually. Although much of the teaching takes place in a classroom setting, contextualization and praxis are inherent in each unit offered. Opportunities for Christian growth and service are found in extra curricular activities. In addition to the required internship, all BTH students are molded in ministry assignments throughout their time here at ANU. The program meets the requirements for the course of study for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene in the Africa Region.

Africa Nazarene University offers a Master of Arts in Religion for people of diverse backgrounds and vocational goals. ANU provides a two-year programme of study. The first year consist of ten modules of course work, which provide a broad basis for thesis writing in the second year of study.

The objectives of the Master of Arts in Religion reflect the purpose and vision of the University. The program prepares men and women to assume leadership roles in a range of Christian ministries.

Our world needs men and women who have heard the call of God to go in the power of the Spirit and minister in the name of Christ. As an Olivet religion student, you will prepare to serve God and humanity around the world by studying the Scriptures and theology, engaging in spiritual formation and experiencing hands-on field training in a variety of ministry settings. Ministry is people-oriented; professors keep this in mind as they pay attention to your spiritual journey and academic needs.

Highlights
Attend national conferences to learn about cutting-edge programs to reach people for Christ
Work with area churches and campus volunteer ministry groups
In the Chicago area, work with people from other nations and cultures in Hispanic, Arabic and Russian congregations

Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly impact the lives of others, further your personal ministry, and influence your future involvement in ministry. By choosing to earn your Master of Religious Education you can set that opportunity in motion.

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Religious Education program is the professional theological degree in Christian education and discipleship ministries, and is well-suited for individuals seeking a broad, foundational graduate degree in church ministry. This program is designed to equip men and women called by God to serve as professional Christian workers in such capacities as associate pastor, discipleship pastor, and small group pastor, as well as other positions that require a general knowledge of church educational programs and discipleship ministries.

Students having graduated with the MAR degree may transfer all 30 hours, as applicable, into the MRE program. The student will be allowed to receive the MRE degree upon completion of all of the course requirements for both degrees.

Students having graduated with the MRE degree may transfer all 60 hours, as applicable, into the MDiv program.