The Master of Arts with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling is an academic program for students who wish to enrich their ministry by gaining skills in the theory and practice of pastoral presence. The program can serve as an excellent path of study for those who support the life of the congregation, desire a career in pastoral counseling in a non-profit agency, or who envision chaplaincy in fields such as health care, corrections, community centers, or the military. It can be used as an entry degree or to enhance this work of ordained ministry as a post M.Div. or M.T.S. degree.

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The Master of Divinity is designed to prepare students for a vocation in ordained ministry. In many denominations, this is the required or preferred degree for ministering as a pastor in a congregation or other religion-related organization. The degree is broader in its range and depth of reflection that the more specialized Master of Arts programs. It also offers electives which fulfill a student’s denominational requirements for ordination.

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The Master of Arts Theological Studies provides a foundational understanding of theological disciplines for ministry in the church and other institutions, further graduate study, or educational enrichment. Required core courses will have the same learning objectives and requirements as the Master of Divinity program, providing the grounding for the student’s program of study. NBTS has suggested concentrations, but students, in consultation with a faculty mentor, will identify a concentration of study and select their own path. Electives allow the student to create the program which best suits his or her needs. This is also a good choice degree for students who do not require the Master of Divinity for ordination in their church.

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The Doctor of Ministry fulfills the need for additional professional training in leadership that is both transformational and sustaining within communities of faith. The program is flexible and offered in a hybrid format. Our concentrations provide a broad range of choices. Students can tailor this program to their individual needs in ministry with electives. NBTS offers D.Min. degree concentrations in Missiology and Global Christianity, Pastoral Care and Counseling, Prophetic Urban Ministry, and Transformational Preaching.

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The Certificate Program is a non-degree program that is both accessible and affordable. It is designed to enhance the work and training of lay leaders, educators and professionals who wish to further their theological study but are not seeking a full master’s degree. This is a 2-year, entirely online program with most classes taking place on Saturday mornings. Students can pursue a certificate in Theological Studies or Church Leadership. Students not seeking a certificate may take any of these courses for personal enrichment.

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