Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers an online Master of Arts in Religion. Coursework can be completed through distance education with the exception of two short seminars which students must take on campus. These seminars last a total of just four days altogether. The degree program requires the completion of 60 credit hours. Students work with a mentor throughout the course of the program in order to ensure success. Courses are divided among biblical studies, theological studies, church history and elective courses. Courses include areas such as Pastoral and Social Ethics, Apologetics, The Church and the World and the History of Christianity.
RTS Virtual Campus
2101 Carmel Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-366-4853
virtual.rts.edu
Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, offers the Master of Divinity degree through a program of "distributed learning." This program differs from most other distance learning programs in that a student completes most of his practical training in ministry through his own local church or one approved by the seminary, while completing the coursework through online cohort-based learning. The degree program requires the completion of a total of 30 courses; 20 of the courses are completed through part-time study during the first three to four years of study. Students then complete the remaining 10 on campus through accelerated courses offered in January and June.
Luther Seminary
2481 Como Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
651-641-3456
luthersem.edu
Baptist Bible Seminary (BBS) in Pennsylvania has one of the more extensive offerings with regard to online degree programs among seminaries. Whereas many schools only offer one or perhaps two degrees, BBS offers the Master of Ministry, Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, Doctor of Ministry and the Doctor of Philosophy. Courses are discussion-based and require students to regularly contribute in addition to learning material distributed by professors. Courses vary across the spectrum of degree programs. These can include studies in Elements of Greek, Personal Evangelism in a Postmodern Era, Exegesis of Colossians and the Biblical Doctrine of Prayer.
Baptist Bible Seminary
538 Venard Rd.
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
570-586-2400
bbc.edu