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Faith International University offers an online Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion. The degree focuses on preparing students for effective Christian ministry through academic coursework and applied studies, offering a broad biblical, theological, and Christian studies foundation. The curriculum provides basic liberal arts knowledge through general education courses along with an understanding of the basic contents of the Old and New Testaments. You will also learn about church history and the relationship between academics and practical Christian ministry. Graduates understand the Christian worldview, its implications for one’s life, and an ability to communicate that worldview as it relates to other philosophical worldviews and religions. 

Students can establish a specialty or minor in a variety of fields including:

• Pastoral Ministry
• Chaplaincy Studies
• Children’s Ministry
• Christian Education
• Missions and Evangelism
• African-American Studies

The online Master of Arts in Christian Education degree program is designed for individuals interested in working in educational ministry. The curriculum develops and equips experienced church and parachurch leaders to serve in this field by offering further knowledge in areas associated with theology, biblical studies, teaching, learning, context, and culture. The program integrates biblical and theological knowledge with learning theories, educational psychology, and methodologies within the framework of a biblical worldview.  You will take courses that include:

• Spiritual Disciplines
• Christian Ethics: Principles and Praxis
• Human Development and Educational Psychology
• Curriculum Design for Christian Education
• Educational Ministry of the Church
• Culture, Contextualization, and Teaching

Begin an interesting career with this online pastoral counseling degree. This program is designed for those who want to serve as pastoral or professional counselors in the church or a variety of other settings. The curriculum offers a theological foundation along with Christian-based counseling theory and practice. It is multicultural and designed to aid the student in developing an intentional, informed, and integrated biblically based, systemic pastoral counseling ministry. Graduates may be prepared to take the National Counselor Exam or the National Certified Mental Health Counselor Exam.

Faith International University offers an online Master of Arts in Leadership Ministry. This program is designed for those who want to serve in the church or in a church-related ministry. It features an interdisciplinary program that provides a well-rounded biblical, theological, and practical understanding of the Christian faith in relation to other disciplines. 

You have the opportunity to choose a concentration in one of three areas:

• Global Leadership
• Christian Counseling
• Life Coaching

Faith International University offers an online Master of Arts in Theological Studies. This degree is designed for students and members of the church who are interested in developing advanced understanding of the Bible and its interpretation. By developing fundamental knowledge of these issues, students may be better prepared for the development of their personal theology, which may be used to meet the needs of the church and church-related ministry. It is also useful for those who want to develop expertise in either New Testament studies or Apologetics, allowing them to develop concentrations in one of these two areas.

Faith International University offers an online Master of Divinity degree for those who are entering the ministry. The program is also beneficial for leaders within the ministry who wish to develop an understanding of the history of the Bible and Christianity. Through this program, students will prepare for leadership responsibilities. You will develop a perspective and study of the theological aspects and messages found in the Bible. Graduates will have well-rounded theological educations that involve biblical languages integrated with biblical, theological, and practical studies.