Overview

You'll also find it easier to advance your career within academia, ministry, or even Christian publishing.

This is your opportunity to plunge into studying what God has put closest to your heart. Our Master of Theological Studies at Lipscomb University is very flexible — you'll be able to customize 21 hours of your training. Start by choosing a concentration in Scripture, Old Testament, New Testament or theology and history.

You'll discover that the door's always open with our caring faculty. So broaden your theological and historical knowledge within our Christian tradition. Upon graduation, you'll be able to interpret Scripture well. You will also have 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.

Career Paths

Clergy

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Postsecondary Teachers

Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Directors, religious activities and education

Plan, direct, or coordinate programs designed to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Interpretation of the Old Testament
Theology
Global Christianity
Systematic and Historical Theology
Christian Ethics
Biblical Greek

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00

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More details

It is strongly recommended that international students submit their application at least three months prior to the desired date of entrance

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application with $50 nonrefundable application fee
Three letters of recommendation: one from a college or university administrator or professor, one from a professional supervisor/employer and one from a church leader or minister
Bachelor's degree
Undergraduate or Graduate GPA of at least 2.75
Completed health form
750-1000-word essay discussing the applicant's religious heritage, career goals and how Hazelip School of Theology might contribute to the achievement of those pursuits

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

8100 USD / year

≈ 8100 USD / year
Out-of-State

8100 USD / year

≈ 8100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8100 USD / year

≈ 8100 USD / year

Living costs

Memphis

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Theological Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Memphis

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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