Find out more about United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

You can take your ministry skills to the next level with the Doctor of Ministry from the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. The online leadership and ministry degree offers concentrations in such areas as:

• Public theology
• Spiritual direction
• Interreligious chaplaincy
• Theology and the arts

Through the online leadership and ministry doctoral program, you develop your leadership skills. Your online studies also grow your personal, moral, and spiritual aspects to deepen your vocational calling.

You can gain expertise in ethical thought and justice issues with the Graduate Certificate in Applied Ethics & Justice from the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. The online philosophy program explores such topics as:

• Christian ethics
• Queer and trans theologies
• Social analysis and community engagement
• Leadership and strategies for social change

Through the online philosophy graduate certificate program, you explore leadership, social justice organizing, and social change agency. Your online studies can apply to master’s degree programs—MA, MAL, MAM, and MDiv degrees.

You can gain expertise in providing spiritual care with the Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction from the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. The online pastoral counseling program prepares you to support personal spiritual development in group settings or one-on-one. 

Through the online pastoral counseling graduate certificate program, you can pursue roles as a spiritual director within a church or outside of the congregational context. Potential places of employing your skills include:

• Retreat centers
• Wellness centers
• Private settings
• Churches 

You can gain expertise without devoting your time and money to a seminary degree with the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. The online theology program examines such subjects as:

• Hebrew Bible
• New Testament
• World religions
• History of Christian theologies

Through the online theology graduate certificate program, you can use your skills as a lay leader or a nonprofit leader of a religious or spiritual organization. Your online studies can apply towards a master’s degree in religion and theology, should you feel called to continue your education.

Earn a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.  This fully online program is flexible and accessible to fit the schedule of working adults.  Designed for those interested in academic careers or non-ordained teaching positions, completion of this program may lead to pathways including:

• Christian education
• Non-ordained pastoral roles
• Director in religious education
• Teaching in private or high school settings

Students will hone critical skills centered in religious texts, historical expressions of traditions, meaningful dialogue, and research and writing.  Studies include constructive theology, Christian ethics, theology for social transformation, a language elective, and more.  Take on the MA program with United and pursue your passion in academics today.

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities offers a Master of Arts degree in Ethics and Justice to the online student.  This focused program is designed for students preparing for a variety of vocations, from pursuing a doctorate in theological ethics to leadership roles in social justice ministry organizations.  Courses are available fully online, including but not limited to studies in:

• History of Christian theologies
• Comparative religious ethics
• Constructive theologies
• Spiritual and personal formation

Develop the interpretation, articulation, communication, and discourse skills to defend justice and ethics in a variety of ministerial settings.  Become a teacher in seminary, divinity school, private school, or the church.  Take a leap into setting an example and leading communities in faith and justice with United online today.

You can gain expertise in multiple religious traditions with the Master of Arts in Interreligious Studies from the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. The online religious degree leads you to examine contemporary issues through such perspectives as:

• Buddhist 
• Islamic
• Jewish
• Pagan

Through the online religion master’s degree program, you engage in beliefs from the Hebrew Bible, Qur’an, Buddhist scriptures, and the New Testament. Your online studies can lead to rewarding roles such as:

• Professor
• Religion or theology teacher
• Public theologian
• Leader of an interreligious-oriented organization

Earn a Master of Arts degree in Leadership with United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.  This program is designed for those pursuing a variety of vocations, including teaching, associate ministry positions, non-ordained church ministry, positions in parachurch organizations, and more.  Most concentrations can be completed fully online, but not all.  Concentrations for this degree include:

• Social transformation
• Faith formation
• Spiritual direction
• Specialized ministry  

Students will be prepared to interpret, summarize, communicate and discourse about historical expressions of various traditions and texts.  Develop strategic leadership skills through a study of organization, theology, ethical practice, and other practical vocations.  Take on a master’s degree with United to reach your personal, professional and spiritual goals.

You can prepare for ministry without the time and cost of an MDiv degree with the Master of Arts in Ministry from the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. The online leadership and ministry degree examines such topics as:

• Hebrew Bible
• Christian ethics
• Four practices of ministry
• Spiritual and personal formation

Through the online leadership and ministry master’s degree program, you learn to enhance human life through developing spiritual power. Your online studies build your writing and argumentative skills.

Earn a Master of Arts degree in Religion and Theology at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.  This fully online concentration is designed for those interested in non-ordained academic careers.  Students may also choose to pursue a PhD upon completion of this program.  Career paths for graduates may include:

• Professor in a seminary, divinity school or college
• Religion or theology teacher in private school or church
• Public theologian

Students will hone interpretation, summarization, and articulation skills through the study of religious texts and literature.  Courses involve history of Christian theologies, Christian ethics, spiritual and personal formation, theology for social transformation, and more.  Take on religion and theology from a purely academic perspective and take the next vocational step with United online.

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities offers a Master of Arts degree with a concentration in Theology and the Arts.  This fully online, unique program is designed for those seeking answers, focus, and spiritual direction through various artistic outlets.  Study art history, aesthetics, practical arts, creativity, and imagination while engaging in theological questions and other practical vocations.

Students will dive into critical issues, engage in meaningful discourse, and lead a career of effective service and leadership.  Graduates may pursue professional museum work, curatorial work, gallery coordination, or work in an arts institution.  Students may also be interested in moving forward towards a PhD or a higher-education teaching role.  Find out more and pursue a master’s in a unique and expressive field with United.

A Master of Divinity degree is available online with United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.  This program is flexible and accessible to those pursuing many variations of ministry.  There are several concentrations, some of which are not offered online.  Concentrations include but are not limited to:

• Biblical Studies
• Theology and the arts
• Church leadership
• Social transformation
• Religion and theology

Students will develop skills, tools, and techniques to best demonstrate and communicate spiritual formation in a variety of settings.  Enter a contemporary world with strategic leadership, interpretation, and articulation skills.  Take on meaningful discourse, study outlets of spiritual growth, and more with United.