Welcome from the Graduate Dean

Welcome to graduate studies at New Orleans Seminary! Here you will find information on graduate degrees with over 20 specializations designed to prepare you for service in the specific area of your ministerial call. Our Seminary-wide focus on the church is why we're called "The Church Place."

Graduate degrees at New Orleans are founded upon a competency-based curriculum which is designed to provide you with the tools needed to serve effectively in the 21st Century. Our goal is to build the kingdom of God through mature, capable, and compassionate ministers. By the way, if you are a Religion major or minor from a Christian college or university, you should check out our Baptist College Partnership Program.

Browse through the various degree options. If you need additional information regarding a specific program, contact the Academic Counselor in the Registrar’s Office. May God continue to bless and lead as you remain faithful to prepare and serve.

Jerry Barlow

Dean of Graduate Studies
Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Work
 Dean of Grauate Studies - Dr. Jerry N. Barlow

The Seven Basic Competencies Guiding the NOBTS Curriculum

  • Biblical Exposition -- To interpret and communicate the Bible accurately.
  • Christian Theological Heritage -- To understand and interpret Christian theological heritage and Baptist polity for the church.
  • Disciple Making -- To stimulate church health through mobilizing the church for missions, evangelism, discipleship, and church growth.
  • Interpersonal Skills -- To perform pastoral care effectively, with skills in communication and conflict management.
  • Servant Leadership -- To serve churches effectively through team ministry.
  • Spiritual and Character Formation -- To provide moral leadership by modeling and mentoring Christian character and devotion.
  • Worship Leadership -- To facilitate worship effectively.

Matching your Calling to a Degree

Pastor/Associate Pastor

• MDiv Standard
• MDiv with Specialization in Biblical Languages
• MDiv with Specialization in Biblical Studies
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Apologetics
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Thought
• MDiv with Specialization in Evangelistic Church Growth
• MDiv with Specialization in Expository Preaching
• MDiv with Specialization in Leadership (Ministry Leadership and Administration)
• MDiv with Specialization in Pastoral Ministry
• MDiv with Specialization in Philosophy and Ethics
• MDiv with Specialization in Worship Leadership (Preaching Concentrations)

Chaplain

• MDiv with Specialization in Pastoral Care

Evangelist/Minister of Evangelism

• MDiv with Specialization in Evangelistic Church Growth
• MDiv with Specialization in Church Planting
• Graduate Certificate in Evangelistic Church Growth

Minister of Education

• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
• Master of Arts in Christian Education (Administration, Generalist, Educational Foundations)
• MDiv with Specialization in Leadership (Ministry Leadership and Administration)

Minister of Music/Worship Leader

• Master of Music in Church Music
• MDiv with Specialization in Worship Leadership (Music)
• MDiv with Specialization in Church Music
• Master of Arts in Christian Education (Church Music)
• Master of Arts in Worship Studies

Christian Counselor

• Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling
• MDiv with Specialization in Psychology and Counseling
• MDiv with Specialization in Pastoral Care

Teacher/Writer

• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
• MDiv with Specialization in Biblical Languages
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Thought
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Apologetics
• MDiv with Specialization in Philosophy and Ethics
• Master of Arts in Christian Education
• Master of Arts (Biblical Studies)
• Master of Arts (Theology)
• Master of Theology (Prerequisite: M.Div. or equivalency)

Apologetics Ministry

• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Apologetics
• MDiv with Specialization in Philosophy and Ethics
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Thought
• Master of Arts (Theology), concentration in Philosophy and Ethics

Minister to Children

• Master of Arts in Christian Education (Concentration in Childhood Education)
• MDiv in Christian Education (Concentration in Childhood Education)

Minister to Youth/Recreation-Wellness

• Master of Arts in Christian Education (Concentration in Youth/Recreation-Wellness)
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education (Concentration in Youth/Recreation-Wellness)

Collegiate Minister

• MDiv (Collegiate Ministry Track - One year internship)
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education (Concentration in Collegiate Ministry)
• Master of Arts in Christian Education (Concentration in Collegiate Ministry)
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Apologetics

Minister to Adults

• Master of Arts in Christian Education (Concentration in Adult Education, Gerontology)
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education (Concentration in Adult Education, Gerontology)

Minister to Women

• Master of Arts in Christian Education (Concentration in Women’s Ministry)
• Master of Divinity in Christian Education (Concentration in Women’s Ministry)

Social Work Ministry

• Master of Arts in Christian Education (Concentration in Social Work)
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education (Concentration in Social Work)

International Missionary

• Master of Arts in Missiology
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
• MDiv with Specialization in Church Planting (International Track)
• MDiv with Specialization in Missions
• MDiv with Specialization in People Group Strategies
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Apologetics
• Graduate Certificate in Missions

North American Missionary/Church Planter/Minister of Missions

• Master of Arts in Missiology
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
• MDiv with Specialization in Church Planting (North American Track)
• MDiv with Specialization in Missions
• MDiv with Specialization in Leadership (Ministry Leadership and Administration)
• MDiv with Specialization in Pastoral Ministry
• MDiv with Specialization in Urban Missions
• MDiv with Specialization in Christian Apologetics
• Graduate Certificate in Church Planting

Basic MDiv Degrees and Specializations

(click on each degree to see more information about that degree)

Internship Track MDiv Degrees

Specialized Ministry Degree Programs
One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.

Psalm 27:4