Why Choose Bushnell’s M.A. in Theology and Culture?
Develop a deeper understanding of Scripture while learning to faithfully engage today’s cultural challenges. Bushnell’s Master of Arts in Theology & Culture combines historic Christian theology, practical ministry application, and thoughtful cultural engagement to prepare pastors, ministry leaders, and Christian professionals for meaningful leadership.
Designed for working adults, the flexible online program allows you to continue serving in ministry while completing graduate coursework. Small cohort sizes, personalized faculty mentorship, and two immersive on-campus residencies foster meaningful relationships, spiritual formation, and collaborative learning throughout the program.
Through theological reflection, cultural analysis, collaborative discussion, and a culminating thesis, you’ll develop the biblical wisdom, leadership skills, and theological confidence needed to serve faithfully wherever God calls you.
What You’ll Study
How the Curriculum is Structured
Bushnell’s online Master of Arts in Theology & Culture blends biblical studies, systematic theology, cultural engagement, and spiritual formation to prepare Christian leaders to faithfully navigate today’s complex ministry and cultural landscape.
Course Highlights
- Biblical and Theological Orthodoxy
- Scripture and Canon
- Trinity & Christology
- Cultural Exegesis and Engagement
- Justice, Race, and a Flourishing World
- Mission and Evangelism
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Planning Your Degree
Learn about admissions requirements, tuition, financial aid, and your path to earning Bushnell University’s online Master of Arts in Theology and Culture.
Admission to the Master of Arts in Theology and Culture program includes:
- Completed graduate application
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Official college transcripts
- Statement of Purpose (approximately 500 words)
- Two letters of recommendation (one pastoral reference and one academic or personal reference)
- Interview
Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0 may be considered for conditional admission. Your admissions counselor can help you understand the application process and determine the best path forward.
Although coursework is completed online, students participate in two one-week campus residencies at Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon.
These immersive experiences provide opportunities to:
- Learn directly from faculty and guest scholars
- Engage in collaborative discussions with your cohort
- Participate in worship and spiritual formation
- Apply theological concepts to real-world ministry
- Build lasting relationships with fellow Christian leaders
The residencies complement your online coursework while strengthening both academic learning and community.
The Master of Arts in Theology and Culture concludes with a six-credit thesis, allowing you to explore a theological or cultural topic that aligns with your ministry interests and vocational calling.
Working closely with faculty, you’ll conduct research, integrate biblical and theological scholarship, and produce a project that demonstrates your ability to thoughtfully engage contemporary issues through a historic Christian perspective.
Bushnell is committed to making graduate education accessible and affordable. Learn more about Graduate Financial Aid and explore employer tuition assistance, military and veteran education benefits, scholarships, and other funding opportunities. Our admissions team can help you identify the resources that best fit your goals and financial situation.
Your investment includes tuition along with educational expenses such as books, technology fees, and other program-related costs. Bushnell’s admissions and financial aid teams are available to help you understand tuition, estimate your total costs, and explore available funding options and cost of attendance.
Career Outlook
What Can You Do with a Master of Arts in Theology and Culture?
Graduates are prepared to serve faithfully in churches, nonprofit organizations, educational settings, missions, and other ministry contexts. Career paths include:
- Pastor or Associate Pastor
- Ministry or Discipleship Director
- Church Planter or Mission Leader
- Christian Nonprofit Leader
- Chaplain or Spiritual Care Provider
- Christian Educator or Theology Instructor
Skills You’ll Gain
Through Bushnell’s Theology and Culture program, you’ll develop the theological knowledge and leadership skills to:
- Interpret Scripture through historic Christian theology
- Engage contemporary cultural issues with biblical wisdom
- Lead ministries with theological confidence and integrity
- Strengthen discipleship and spiritual formation
- Communicate biblical truth clearly and compassionately
- Integrate theology into ministry, leadership, and everyday life
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Bushnell University’s Master of Arts in Theology & Culture is delivered primarily online, allowing you to complete coursework from wherever you live while continuing to serve in ministry or your profession. Students also participate in two one-week campus residencies that provide opportunities for faculty interaction, collaborative learning, and spiritual formation.
Bushnell’s Master of Arts in Theology & Culture is designed for pastors, ministry leaders, Christian nonprofit professionals, educators, and lay leaders who want to deepen their theological understanding and strengthen their leadership. Whether you’re serving in a local church, parachurch ministry, nonprofit organization, or another vocation, the program equips you to faithfully engage today’s cultural challenges through a strong biblical and theological foundation.
Graduates are prepared for a variety of ministry and leadership roles, including pastor, ministry director, church planter, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, and nonprofit leader. The program also provides valuable theological and leadership preparation for Christians seeking to deepen their ministry impact within their current profession or volunteer leadership roles.
Bushnell’s Master of Arts in Theology & Culture is designed to be completed in 24 months through a cohort model that combines flexible online coursework with two one-week campus residencies. This format allows working professionals and ministry leaders to earn a graduate degree while continuing to serve in their current roles.
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