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Discerning Your Vocational Call
At the intersection of God’s call on your life and your passion for ministry lies a theological education that is enriching, accessible, practical, and committed to justice.
At the center of all the programs are three core principles. We help students to:
- Think critically about the world, church, and society
- Act to bring justice for all God’s people around the world
- Lead persons to faithfully fulfill God’s purpose in their lives
About NBTS students:
- we are ecumenical: 15 denominations & traditions represented in the student body
- we are accomplished: most students have already succeeded in another career
- we are: 55% women and 45% men
- we are intergenerational: students in their twenties to those in their sixties
All programs are now available fully online!
You can take classes entirely online or in a hybrid format where your class will meet in person with your professor and classmates a few times each semester. It’s the best of both worlds – you do not have to choose to be an online student or a hybrid student, you are an NBTS student!
Programs of Study
Master of Arts (Pastoral Care and Counseling)
The Master of Arts (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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Master of Divinity
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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Master of Arts (Theological Studies)
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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Doctor of Ministry
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. This program is open to full-time and part-time students.
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Certificate Programs
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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International students, click here for additional information.
According to our graduates, NBTS students greatly value:
- Small classes: student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1
- Degree cost: offering one of the most reasonably priced theological educations in the region
- Quality teaching: Our Faculty have Ph.D.s or terminal degrees in their fields
- Our helpful staff—available in person, by phone, and email
- Ecumenical faculty: Seven denominations are represented in the Residential Faculty
Visit Us
Come visit us online to learn more about the seminary and discover what NBTS has to offer you to answer God’s call on your life: During the visit, you may have the opportunity to sit in on a class, join us in our chapel services, meet faculty and students, and speak in depth with admissions staff.
To schedule an online personal visit or conversation at a time that is convenient for you, contact our Admissions team at 848-237-1717 or email admissions@nbts.edu.
Application deadlines:
Spring semester – November 30
Fall Semester – May 31
We also have frequent information sessions where you can learn more about the justice-oriented programs at NBTS and get your questions answered!
Join us for an Online Information Session
Contact Admissions to set up a personal one-on-one information session to learn more about New Brunswick Theological Seminary and explore ways NBTS can help you answer your call!
email: admissions@nbts.edu
phone: 848-237-1717
Click a date below to register for an Informational Session, where we will discuss Vocation, Degree Programs, Financial Aid and any other question you might have as you discern your call!
We look forward to meeting and speaking with you!!
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| Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 6:00pm ET | Join us as we discuss our Doctor of Ministry Program. Rev. Neal D. Presa, PhD, Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship & Vice President of Student Affairs and Vocational Outreach will be here to discuss Joy and the Christian Life and to answer any questions you may have as you explore taking your ministry deeper with a Doctor of Ministry degree! |  |
| Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:00pm ET | Join us as we discuss all our programs and degrees. Dr. Patrick Milas, Director of the Gardner A. Sage Library & Assistant Professor of Theological Bibliography and Research will be here to discuss Faith in the Research Process; and we will be here to answer any questions you may have. |  |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 at 6:00pm ET | Join us as we discuss our Doctor of Ministry Program. Dr. Jaeseung Cha, Associate Professor of Foundational and Constructive Theology will be here to discuss The Cross, The Atonement and Pathways for Healing in an Endemic Age of Violence and Division, and to answer any questions you may have as you explore taking your ministry deeper with a Doctor of Ministry degree! |  |
| Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 1:00pm ET | Join us as we discuss all our programs and degrees. Dr. Nathan Jérémie-Brink, L. Russell Feakes Assistant Professor of the History of Global Christianity will be here to discuss insights gleaned from his sabbatical research; and we will be here to answer any questions you may have. |  |
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Message from the Dean
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Tuition & Fees Information
Masters of Divinity & M.A. Tuition and Fees 2022-2023 Graduate: M.DIV & M.A. (Includes: Non-Degree, Non-Traditional & Limited Enrollment) Tuition $675.00
Limited Enrollment & Auditing
Students must hold a bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 2.5, as a pre-requisite to registering for a course as a limited enrollee or an auditor.
International Students
International Students You are able to fully complete any of our degree and certificate programs on-line while remaining in your
Scholarships
Each academic year, New Brunswick Theological Seminary offers over 50 scholarships and awards to support NBTS students. Increasing scholarships remains one of the highest priorities of the Seminary.
Financial Wellness Program
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Application details and requirements for our programs & degree offerings.