Programs

Master of Arts programs designed to deepen your biblical foundation without pausing your ministry.

Bridging Scriptural Depth and Cultural Awareness in Every Discussion

Academically Rigorous

Immerse yourself in a 36-credit curriculum that bridges ancient Scripture with modern cultural awareness.

Built on a cohort model, our programs prioritize the development of trusted, lifelong friendships between students and faculty that bolster wisdom and endurance for future ministry.

Experience a curriculum designed to sharpen your skills and deepen your spiritual growth, ensuring that your education results in a life built on solid truths and meaningful service.

Choose your path

Cohort-based, 1 course per semester, for 3 years.

For Foundational Learners

Master of Arts in

Bible and Theology

Weekly Sessions
Online/In-Person (Bozeman, MT)

Build a solid ministry foundation through weekly sessions in Bozeman or via Zoom. Designed for emerging leaders and undergraduates, this one-course-per-semester track balances deep theological training with your current local church service.

For Seasoned Leaders

Master of Arts in

Biblical Leadership

Monthly Intensive
Online via Zoom

Hone your leadership alongside seasoned shepherd-scholars in a flexible, once-a-month cohort. Designed for experienced practitioners, this program offers expert mentorship and a deep community of peers without disrupting your full-time ministry.

Master of Arts in
Bible & Theology

Build Your Foundation. Launch Your Calling.

Foundational for Ministry

The MABT develops the core competencies necessary for initiating a career or serving as a trained leader in various religious environments. It is designed specifically for those committed to building a lifetime of service on a foundation of solid truths and wise leadership.

Based in Bozeman, MT, this program utilizes a hybrid model that gathers students together weekly through a combination of in-person interactions and Zoom participation.

This program offers a strategic head start by allowing students to initiate their education as early as their third year of undergraduate study or join after completing a bachelor’s degree.

Curriculum Schedule

Master of arts in bible & theology

Year 1

BL501

Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon

4

BL502

Interpreting the Prophets and Gospels

4

BL503

Interpreting Acts to Revelation

4

Year 2

TH 501

Revelation and Theology Proper

4

TH 502

Humanity, Sin, and Christology

4

TH 503

Salvation, Holy Spirit, Church, & Eschatology

4

Year 3

ML 501

Leadership and Vision in Ministry

4

ML 502

Team Building for Ministry

4

ML 503

Leadership and Church Planting

4

Master of Arts in
Biblical Leadership

More than a degree. A lifelong brotherhood of wisdom and endurance.

Seasoned Faculty

Our instructors are more than professors; they are shepherd-scholars who have led, counseled, and discipled for decades. The MABL is specifically built for experienced leaders who want to sharpen their skills under the guidance of those who have navigated the realities of long-term ministry. By bringing together seasoned academics with deep pastoral roots, we ensure that every lecture is grounded in both scriptural truth and practical application for your local church.

Students benefit from a high level of consistency and mentorship, typically learning from the same instructor for an entire year to foster deep community and lasting professional bonds.

Tailored for those already in the field, the program focuses on personal qualifications and developing pastoral perspectives to ensure leaders are as healthy spiritually as they are capable academically.

Curriculum Schedule

Master of arts in biblical leadership

Year 1

BL591

Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon

4

BL592

Interpreting the Prophets & Gospels

4

BL593

Interpreting Acts to Revelation

4

Year 2

TH591

Revelation & Theology Proper

4

TH592

Humanity, Sin, & Christology

4

TH593

Salvation, Holy Spirit, Church, & Eschatology

4

Year 3

ML591

Personal Qualifications and Spiritual Growth

4

ML592

Foundations of Team Leadership

4

ML593

Developing Pastoral Perspectives

4

Course Format

Meet the experienced leaders who bring real-world ministry wisdom and scholarly rigor to every cohort session

Who We Are

Learn about the purpose, mission, goals, and beliefs of Ascent Seminary

Tuition

Debt-free, affordable training designed for leaders in the local church

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