Welcome to NOBTS. Our mission is to prepare students to walk with Christ, proclaim His truth, and fulfill His mission. We desire to be your partner as you continue to focus on answering the call that God has placed on your life. Our desire to partner with you has led us to gather a world class faculty who is committed to the gospel, to Christ, and to His church. Understanding that the Lord has called many of you to varying places and ministries, we are committed to providing educational degree programs ranging from certificates to research doctoral degrees, all of which are designed to equip you to be effective ministers of the gospel. In the graduate program of NOBTS, our mission, our ministry competencies, and our teaching disciplines all center on fulfilling God’s mission.

If you are a Leavell College student or have completed your Bachelor’s degree from a Christian college with a religion major or minor, you may qualify for advanced credit toward your Master's degree through the Accelerated Program.

Our passion to fulfill God’s calling and mission has led this historic institution to deliver our courses through a variety of delivery formats to provide ideal convenience for students while ensuring a level of excellence in academics. You can be a part of NOBTS from anywhere in the world. Through the use of technology, the sun never sets on part of the NOBTS family.

If you need additional information about a particular program, please contact my office, the appropriate director, or the Academic Advisor in the Registrar’s Office.

May God continue to lead you as you entrust the gospel to others (2 Tim. 2:2).

Dr. "Bo" Rice Dean of Graduate Studies

The Seven Basic Competencies Guiding the NOBTS Curriculum

• Biblical Exposition -- To interpret and communicate the Bible accurately
• Christian Theological Heritage -- T o 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

NOBTS is committed to providing specialized training for the specific area of ministry into which God has called you. The degrees and certificates listed under each ministry heading are designed to prepare you for this specific ministry.

Pastor/Associate Pastor
MDiv Christian Ministry
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 Theology
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Thought
MDiv with Specialization in Evangelistic Church Growth
MDiv with Specialization in Expository Preaching
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Leadership
MDiv with Specialization in Pastoral Ministry
MDiv with Specialization in Philosophy
Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics
Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry
Master of Theological Studies
Master of Theology

Chaplain
MDiv with Specialization in Chaplaincy/Pastoral Care
MDiv with Specialization in Counseling (Non-Licensure Track)
MDiv with Specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling
Master of Arts in Church and Community Ministries
Master of Arts in Counseling (Marriage and Family Specialization)
Master of Theological Studies
Master of Theology

Evangelist/Minister of Evangelism
MDiv with Specialization in Church Planting
MDiv with Specialization in Evangelistic Church Growth
MDiv with Specialization in Expository Preaching
MDiv with Specialization in International Church Planting
Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics
Master of Theological Studies
Master of Theology

Minister of Education
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Leadership
Master of Arts in Christian Education
Master of Arts in Discipleship
 
Minister of Music/Worship Leader
MDiv with Specialization in Church Music
MDiv with Specialization in Worship Ministry
Master of Music in Church Music
Master of Arts in Worship Ministry
 
Christian Counselor
MDiv with Specialization in Chaplaincy/Pastoral Care
MDiv with Specialization in Counseling (Non-Licensure Track)
MDiv with Specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling
Master of Arts in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Specialization)
Master of Arts in Counseling (Marriage and Family Specialization)
Master of Theological Studies
Master of Theology
 
Teacher/Writer
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 Theology
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Thought
MDiv with Specialization in Philosophy
Master of Arts (Apologetics)
Master of Arts (Biblical Archaeology)
Master of Arts (Biblical Studies)
Master of Arts (Ethics)
Master of Arts (Philosophy)
Master of Arts (Theology)
Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics
Master of Arts in Christian Education
Master of Theological Studies
Master of Theology
 
Minister to Children
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
Master of Arts in Christian Education
 
Minister to Youth/Students
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
Master of Arts in Christian Education

Collegiate Minister
MDiv Collegiate Ministry Track
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Apologetics
Master of Arts (Apologetics)
Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics
Master of Arts in Christian Education

Minister to Adults
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
Master of Arts in Christian Education
Master of Arts in Discipleship
Master of Theological Studies
Master of Theology
 
Minister to Women
MDiv with Specialization in Ministry to Women
MDiv in Christian Education
Master of Arts in Ministry to Women
Master of Arts in Christian Education

Social Work Ministry
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
Master of Arts in Christian Education
Master of Arts in Church and Community Ministries
Master of Theology

International Missionary
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Apologetics
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
MDiv with Specialization in International Church Planting
MDiv with Specialization in Missions
Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural Studies
Master of Arts (Apologetics)
Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics
Master of Arts in Missiology
Master of Theological Studies
Master of Music in Church Music
Master of Theology
 
North American Missionary/Church Planter/Minister of Missions
MDiv with Specialization in Chaplaincy/Pastoral Care
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Apologetics
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
MDiv with Specialization in Church Planting
MDiv with Specialization in Christian Leadership
MDiv with Specialization in Missions
MDiv with Specialization in Pastoral Ministry
Master of Arts (Apologetics)
Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics
Master of Arts in Church and Community Ministries
Master of Arts in Missiology
Master of Theological Studies
Master of Music in Church Music
Master of Theology