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─ Seminary
Four master's-level degrees, shaped for ministry and study.
CBTS offers two ministerial leadership degrees — the Master of Divinity and Master of Christian Ministry — and two general theological studies degrees — the Master of Biblical Studies and Master of Christian Studies. Pursue any of them fully on campus or through online learning, in a community that values academic excellence, practical training, and commitment to Christ as Lord.
Admissions: Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Degrees from unaccredited schools considered individually.
Master’s-level Programs
Four degrees. One mission.
M.Div.
Master of Divinity
Our most comprehensive ministerial leadership degree — the standard preparation for pastors, missionaries, and church leaders. Also available as an accelerated M.Div. (Fast Track) for qualifying students.
Fast Track
- Requires a minimum 3.0 GPA
- A total of 67 credit hours is required for completion
- At least 12 credit hours must be completed on campus
• 4 years • Accredited • On campus • Online (Live & Flex) • Fast Track option
M.C.Min.
Master of Christian Ministry
A focused ministerial leadership degree with four concentrations, shaped around the specific ministry you’re called into.
• 4 years • Accredited • On campus • Online (Live & Flex)
M.B.S.
Master of Biblical Studies
A general theological studies degree focused on the rigorous, exegetical study of Scripture — for those called to deeper biblical scholarship and teaching.
• 3 years • Accredited • On campus • Online (Live & Flex)
M.C.S
Master of Christian Studies
A broader general theological studies degree — Bible, theology, and the Christian tradition shaped around personal growth and lay-leadership formation.
• 3 years • Accredited • On campus • Online (Live & Flex)
Preparing for Seminary
Pre-Seminary
Studies.
The Association of Theological Schools recommends the following guidelines to its member schools as counsel for students preparing for graduate-level seminary studies.
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Schools should require evidence that a student has developed to a satisfactory degree the ability to think independently, to communicate effectively, and to do research.
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Students should possess a basic general knowledge of past and present culture through studies in the humanities and in the natural and social sciences.
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The biblical languages are useful tools which may be acquired in the pre-seminary period. Other language study may also be helpful, including modern languages such as German, French, and Spanish.
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Applicants should bring breadth of undergraduate study across the humanities, social sciences, languages, and applied disciplines.
From the Graduate Exit Survey
In our graduates' own words.
“I’m here because they took the time to get to know me, to pray for me, and to find out about me before I even came here. God really changed my heart.”
96 %
My experience at CBT has helped me grow in my relationship to the Lord.
94 %
I would recommend this school to a friend.
92 %
My time here has prepared me for Christian ministry.
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