New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Apologetics

To prepare students to serve as a teacher, researcher, and/or writer in the field of Christian apologetics.

Biblical Archaeology

To prepare students for research in the fields of biblical studies and archaeology, and the combined field of Biblical Archaeology. This degree also would provide the necessary foundations to enable the student to pursue the advanced PhD degree in the field.

Biblical Ministry

The purpose of the Biblical Ministry Certificate is to provide leaders of the local church a biblical basis for ministry and to provide tools for properly interpreting Scripture as the basis.

Biblical Studies

To prepare students for research degrees in biblical studies for the purpose of teaching, research, or writing in various fields of biblical studies. Students may choose from concentrations in Old Testament and Hebrew, New Testament and Greek, or Biblical Theology.

Biblical Studies

The Biblical Studies major is intended for students seeking to study biblical texts, theological themes, and the history of interpretation. Students earning this 30 hour major will be capable of interpreting the Old and New Testaments within their respected milieus through various hermeneutical methods and will position themselves well for a smooth transition into various NOBTS graduate programs.

Biblical Teaching

The purpose of the Biblical Teaching Certificate is to provide supplemental training for ministers and local church leaders in biblical interpretation and instruction.

Christian Apologetics

To serve in a full or part-time ministry of Christian apologetics, or to equip pastors, student ministers, missionaries, evangelists, or apologetics specialists to share and defend their faith more completely. The Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics can be earned through residential or non-residential study.

Christian Education

To serve in educational ministries (including ministry to children, youth, and adults; church administration; social work; ministers of discipleship, assimilation, maturity; and associate pastors) primarily in local churches, as well as missions, denominational agencies, and other related ministries.

Christian Foundation

The Leavell College Certificate provides students the opportunity to experience Leavell College basic level work while earning a certificate of completion. The courses successfully completed for the certificate can be transferred into either the Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry or the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry.

Christian Ministry

The Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry prepares students to serve in a wide variety of ministerial callings, including pastoral ministry, youth ministry, campus ministry, chaplaincy, and missions.

Christian Ministry

The Associate of Arts (AA) in Christian Ministry is a 60 credit hour degree. A student may choose to take this degree in order to receive a basic level of education based upon the BA core or to complete an intermediate degree which will allow one to continue work toward a bachelor's degree. The AA in Christian Ministry consists of 51 hours of general education and Christian foundations as well as 9 hours of free electives.

Christian Service

The Christian Service major equips Leavell College students studying in a correctional facility for a wide variety of ministry contexts and is only available at such educational sites. The 30-hour major is composed of courses pertaining to ministry inside and outside of correctional facilities.

Christian Service

The Associate of Arts (AA) in Christian Service is a 60 credit hour degree consisting of 51 hours of general education and Christian foundations as well as 9 hours of free electives. The AA in Christian Service is designed to meet the needs of students studying in correctional facilities and is only available at such educational sites.

Christian Studies

The Christian Studies major provides students with the opportunity to explore 3 interdisciplinary areas of Christian ministry and studies. The 48-hour major involves selecting 3 minors that are offered at Leavell College in addition to the capstone course Senior Seminar.

Church and Community Ministries

To prepare students to minister effectively in church and community ministries within the local church and faith-based social service agencies.

Church Ministry

The Church Ministry major is intended for students seeking to minister in church or parachurch contexts. The 30-hour major is composed of courses pertaining to the study and practice of church ministry.

Church Music

To serve in the music ministry of Southern Baptist churches and denominational agencies or institutions, or to serve as missionaries.

Church Planting

To serve as a church planter in a North American ministry setting. The concentration is designed for implementation in cooperation with the North American Mission Board.

Counseling

To serve as a Christian counselor in a church-based ministry, social service agency, community-based ministry, or other Christian ministries and counseling settings. This degree fulfills the academic requirements in most states for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Specializations are offered in Clinical Mental Health and in Marriage and Family.

Cross Cultural Studies

To serve in any field missions position while simultaneously developing more perfect knowledge and skill in performing cross cultural mission tasks with excellence.

Discipleship

To serve in educational ministries (particularly as minister of discipleship, small groups, spiritual formation, assimilation, spiritual maturity; and associate pastors) primarily in local churches, as well as missions, denominational agencies, and other related ministries.

Education

To prepare God-called individuals to be strategic leaders and transformational teachers in academic educational institutions or denominational Christian education ministries, through research into scientific theories of education and administration and practical application of biblical principles. Majors are offered in Teaching/Pedagogy, Educational Leadership, and Ministry Leadership.

Educational Ministry

A professional degree accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) designed to provide qualified students the opportunity to achieve a high level of excellence in the practice of educational ministry. It requires a theological ministerial or professional master's degree from an accredited institution.

Ethics

To prepare students to serve as a teacher, researcher, and/or writer in the field of Christian Ethics.

Intercultural Studies

The Intercultural Studies major is intended for students seeking to fulfill Christ's mission through ministry to believers and unbelievers from a variety of cultural backgrounds. The 30-hour major is composed of courses pertaining to the study and practice of Christian missions.

Ministry

A professional degree accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) designed to provide qualified students the opportunity to achieve a high level of excellence in the practice of ministry. It is built on a prerequisite master's degree and includes workshops, seminars, and a ministry project.

Ministry Leadership

To serve as a ministerial staff member (particularly as executive pastor, church administrator, church ministries director, lifespan ministry leader, worship leader, or associate pastor) in local churches as well as missions, denominational agencies, and other related ministries.

Ministry to Women

To serve in ministries to women (particularly as ministry to women, denominational leader, mission agency leader, non-profit leader, or itinerant Bible teacher) primarily in local churches as well as missions, denominational agencies and other related ministries.

Ministry to Women

The Ministry to Women major is intended for students seeking to serve in church ministries to women. The major is composed of courses in teaching, ministry leadership, and women in contemporary context.

Missiology

To serve in a variety of positions in missions service in North America or in other countries, such as cross cultural ministry, church planter, minister of missions, and serving with a missions sending group.

Music

The Music major provides the foundation for those students who are preparing for a ministry in music or worship leadership. The major is composed of 54 semester hours of church music and worship courses but no minor. This major is only available at the New Orleans campus.

Musical Arts

Specializing in church music, the DMA equips persons with knowledge, attitudes, and skills that may be applied in research, performance, teaching, ministry, and denominational leadership in the field of church music.

Pastoral Ministry

To serve in a full or part-time position as pastor or ministerial staff member of a local church.

Philosophy

To prepare students to serve as a teacher, researcher, and/or writer in the fields of Philosophy and Philosophy of Religion.

Philosophy

An advanced scholarly research degree that equips students for service in higher education, Christian ministries, and denominational agencies (SBC). Majors are offered in Biblical Studies (New Testament, Old Testament, Biblical Theology), Theology, Christian Ethics, Christian Apologetics, Philosophy of Religion, Biblical Exposition, Christian Education, Christian Leadership, Evangelism, Missiology, and Counselor Education and Supervision.

Post-Doctoral Certificate

Offers professional development for professional and research doctoral graduates. The certificate consists of 11 credit hours utilizing existing professional doctoral seminars, including a customized specialization.

Psychology and Counseling

The Psychology and Counseling major consists of courses in both counseling and psychology, providing the student with a balanced approach to a counseling ministry. Students who earn this major position themselves well for a smooth transition into the graduate counseling programs offered by NOBTS.

Teaching and Learning

This major is intended for those students who seek to prepare for classroom teaching. The 30-hour major is composed of courses exploring teaching and relational methods vital to the learning environment. Students earning this major will be prepared to pursue teaching certification through alternative methods.

Theological Studies

To serve in a full-time, or lay ministry position as a pastor or staff member of a local church or other ministry organization. This degree provides a foundation in biblical and theological studies; however, the MTS is normally not deemed sufficient for admission to DMin or PhD programs without significant leveling.

Theology

The Theology major is intended for students seeking to proclaim biblical and theological Christian truth. The 30-hour major is composed of courses in systematic, biblical, and historical theology, including major Christian doctrines and interdisciplinary topics.

Theology (Master of Arts)

To prepare students to serve as a teacher, researcher, and/or writer in various fields of theological studies, such as Theology, Christian Apologetics, Christian Ethics, Church History and Philosophy.

Theology (Master of Theology)

To prepare students for further graduate study at the doctoral level; the scholarly enhancement of ministry; or some forms of teaching, research, or writing. The ThM is an advanced research degree designed specifically for further academic preparation for pursuing a PhD.

Thrive: A Ministry Wives

Thrive: A Ministry Wives Certificate prepares ministry wives for gospel ministry in their families, churches and communities. Offered as an academic program through Leavell College, each student must complete the 8 required courses, each worth one credit hour.

Thrive+: Ministry Wife

Thrive+: A Ministry Wives Certificate prepares missionary wives and fulfills the requirements to serve with the International Mission Board. Thrive+ is an additional program students may enroll in upon completion of the Thrive certificate and consists of 4 required courses, each worth one credit hour.

Worldview and Apologetics

This major is intended for those students who seek to engage culture with the gospel. The 30-hour major is composed of courses exploring different worldviews, objections to Christianity, and religious diversity.

Worship Ministry

To serve the local church in the area of worship leadership. Foundational courses offering a broad theological understanding are complemented by in-depth studies in the field of worship.

Worship Ministry

The Worship Ministry major provides the foundation for those students who are interested in worship leadership. The major is composed of 30 semester hours of worship-related courses. This major will qualify a student to pursue a variety of degrees in the graduate program, including the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Worship Ministry.