Overview

Key features

You will have the opportunity to study with top Black Church scholars who are nationally recognized for preaching, civil rights, ethics, wealth and poverty, and more.

Your instructors will introduce you to the best resources, research, and scholarship in the field using actionable coursework you can apply to your local context.

In our degree program, you will experience a mix of coursework including Theology, Bible, Spiritual Formation, Black Church Studies, and electives.

At Ashland University you can expect to work in a highly relational classroom to analyze customs and cultures within church and family structures. You will also complete an in-depth study of Scripture in the context of Black History and interpretation.

Together, we will examine theology, church history, and the Gospel with attention to the Black experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Studies
Christian History and Theology
Practical Theology
Black Church Studies
Spiritual Formation Courses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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No application deadlines, the door is always open for you to start a degree program at Ashland Theological Seminary

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

55 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Ashland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A submitted online application, which includes:
A non-refundable application fee of $30.
Essay responses as identified in the online application.
Two letters of recommendation, one pastor / spiritual mentor and one professional.
Official electronic or paper transcripts for all degree issuing, post-secondary institutions attended. If admitted with an unofficial transcript, you may not register for a second term until the final, official transcript has been received.
Personal interview, if requested by the Office of Admissions.
Applicants to the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling will receive instructions for the completion of a personality inventory ($100 fee) and follow-up interview.
Review our student handbook and agree to abide by the policies therein before applying.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

15120 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15120 USD / year

≈ 15120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15120 USD / year

≈ 15120 USD / year

Living costs

Ashland

United States

1078 - 1787 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

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