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DEGREE PROGRAMS
Christ-Centered Training for Ministry, Leadership, and Service
Equipping Christians for Global Impact
Mississippi Baptist Seminary offers Christ-centered programs that equip clergy and laity with the theological and practical tools for impactful ministry and leadership. Whether you're beginning your journey or deepening your call, our flexible programs are designed to fit your path
Compare our Degree Programs Below
CERTIFICATE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES
All students enrolled in the Certificate in Biblical Studies are required to take six (6) courses in Bible studies for a total of 18.0 hours. Credits earned in this certificate course are transferable to higher degree programs.
Mississippi Baptist Seminary & Bible College has long had as its objective the training of persons to serve the church without regard to past academic attainment. To this end, several non-degree programs of instruction, focusing on the praxis of ministry, are available for those interested in or who qualify for the pastoral ministry but opt not to pursue a degree on the associate, baccalaureate, or master’s levels. All courses will be applicable toward advanced degrees.
CERTIFICATE IN BLACK CHURCH STUDIES
All students enrolled in the Certificate in Black Church Studies are required to take six (6) courses in Black Church Studies for a total of 18.0 hours. This certificate is designed for students who wish to respond to the evolving work of the Black Church and to the critical needs of marginalized communities and is open to students inspired by the rich and ecumenically diverse traditions of the Black Church. Credits earned in this certificate course are transferable to higher degree programs.
CERTIFICATE IN CHAPLAINCY
All students enrolled in the Certificate in Chaplaincy are required to take six (6) courses in Chaplaincy studies for a total of 18.0 hours. This certificate is designed to prepare students for vocational chaplaincy in a variety of contexts, including health care, hospice, prison, higher education, military, and more. Credits earned in this certificate course are transferable to higher degree programs.
ASSOCIATE OF DIVINITY
The Associate of Divinity degree is a two-year undergraduate degree designed for persons who desire competency in ministry without the requirements of a four-year program of study. To be admitted to study, students must request their high school to send an official six or seven-semester transcript, which lists all high school course work, the date of graduation, grade point average, and class rank and provide proof of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella, and must have taken the ACT examination with a minimum score of 16. Students must have the required High School Course Requirements prior to admittance. Applicants who do not graduate from high school must submit qualifying scores on a state-approved high school equivalency examination, transcript which denotes academic performance. The Seminary recognizes General Education Development (GED Testing Service).
ASSOCIATE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Associate of Religious Education Degree is a two-year undergraduate degree designed for students who desire competency in Christian education without the requirements of a four-year program of study. To be admitted to study, students must request their high school to send an official six or seven-semester transcript, which lists all high school course work, the date of graduation, grade point average, and class rank, provide proof of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella, and must have taken the ACT examination with a minimum score of 16. Students must have the required High School Course Requirements prior to admittance. Applicants who do not graduate from high school must submit qualifying scores on a state-approved high school equivalency examination, transcript which denotes academic performance. The Seminary recognizes General Education Development (GED Testing Service). This degree is designed for students who desire competency in Christian education without the requirements of a four-year program of study.
BACHELOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Bachelor of Religious Education degree is a four-year undergraduate degree, which is terminal in nature and is designed to satisfy the prerequisite for graduate-level work. Its focus is the training of Christian educators. To be admitted to study, students must request their high school to send an official six or seven-semester transcript, which lists all high school course work, the date of graduation, grade point average, and class rank, provide proof of immunization for measles, mumps and rubella, and must have taken the ACT examination with a minimum score of 16. Students must have the required High School Course Requirements prior to admittance. Applicants who do not graduate from high school must submit qualifying scores on a state-approved high school equivalency examination, transcript which denotes academic performance. The Seminary recognizes General Education Development (GED Testing Service). This degree is designed for students who desire competency in Christian education without the requirements of a four-year program of study.
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
The Bachelor of Theology degree is a four-year undergraduate degree, which is terminal in nature and is designed to satisfy the prerequisite for graduate-level work. Its focus is the theory and practice of persons called to the gospel. To be admitted to study, students must request their high school to send an official six or seven-semester transcript, which lists all high school course work, the date of graduation, grade point average, and class rank, provide proof of immunization for measles, mumps and rubella, and must have taken the ACT examination with a minimum score of 16. Students must have the required High School Course Requirements prior to admittance. Applicants who do not graduate from high school must submit qualifying scores on a state-approved high school equivalency examination, transcript which denotes academic performance. The Seminary recognizes General Education Development (GED Testing Service).
MASTER OF DIVINITY
The student who holds a baccalaureate degree from an approved institution receives the degree of Master of Divinity (M.Div.) on the completion of the prescribed program of study. The curriculum is designed to offer training for the pastoral or professional ministry. Concentrated study in three basic areas – Bible, theology, and practical theology – characterizes the four to five-year program. Bible courses include the basic structure and content of each book of the Bible along with such details concerning major characters, dates, and places as are necessary. Principles of hermeneutics and exegesis, using the original languages as well as the English Bible, are also included. Students learn to apply Scripture to contemporary circumstances. The purpose of this study is to provide the theological and historical foundations necessary to understand the nature of the Christian faith and life. The practical theology courses are designed to enable students to develop competency in ministry. Students are expected to attain the required levels of competency in order to accomplish the goal of each course. A variety of experiences and instructors enable students to develop methods and styles of ministry sited to their individual gifts. The degree is designed for men who have been called to the Gospel Ministry.
MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
This program seeks to develop a wide range of skills for providing leadership in the educational ministry of the church. This program emphasizes the integration of biblical, theological, and historical studies with educational foundations, together with the acquisition of skills in teaching and leadership.
MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING
The discipline of Biblical Counseling is designed to prepare the student to minister within the context of the church and religious non-profit organizations to help people struggling with the problems of living. The program provides a strong background in both biblical and theological studies to establish the foundation for Biblical Counseling.
MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL STUDIES
The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies is designed for people who do not need a professional ministry degree. The emphasis in this degree is personal growth and development through a structured course of study of the Bible, theology and church history. This degree will enhance the ability of godly men and women to serve more effectively in the local church, witness more efficiently in their work-world and walk more intimately with their Lord. Sunday School teachers, church officers and men and women’s ministry leaders are encouraged to pursue this degree as a means of sharpening their skills.