Seminary Degrees - On Campus and Online

Complete your Seminary degree in a variety of flexible formats, designed to fit your schedule.

Columbia International University's Seminary programs are designed with three critical considerations in mind:

  • Where You Come From
    Students come to Columbia Biblical Seminary (CBS) with jobs, families, and, often, prior Bible and seminary training. That’s why our degrees are flexible — so you can learn new things in classes you’ve never had before, while still meeting professional and family commitments.
  • Where You’re Going
    CBS graduates work in numerous fields, from ministry, missionary, and pastoral careers to education, counseling, and private-sector careers. Whatever your goals, your CIU degree will prepare you for success through rigorous coursework and real-world learning opportunities.
  • God’s Great Mission
    A biblical worldview is the core of a CBS education. No matter which degree you choose, you’ll develop greater knowledge of Christ and learn how to share His message with the world in everything you do.

Are you ready to move closer to your goals, through Him? Then we have the program to help you do it. 

Seminary Degrees Offered Online and on Campus

Bible Exposition

Master of Arts
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Care and Counseling

Master of Arts
OnlineOn Campus

Chaplaincy

Master of Arts
OnlineOn Campus

Ministry Studies

Master of Arts
OnlineOn Campus

Theological Studies

Master of Arts
OnlineOn Campus

Bible Exposition

Master of Divinity
OnlineOn Campus

Care and Counseling

Master of Divinity
OnlineOn Campus

Chaplaincy

Master of Divinity
OnlineOn Campus

Ministry Studies

Master of Divinity
OnlineOn Campus

Missiological Studies

Master of Divinity
OnlineOn Campus

Muslim-Christian Relations

Master of Divinity
OnlineOn Campus

Doctor of Ministry

Doctor of Ministry
OnlineOn Campus

PhD in Biblical Studies

Doctor of Philosophy
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PhD in Practical Theology

Doctor of Philosophy
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PhD in Theological Studies

Doctor of Philosophy
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In February 2022 the ATS Board of Commissioners approved a three-year experiment to offer a non-residential PhD degree as an exception to Standard 5.15, through a combination of online courses (synchronous and asynchronous) and one-on-one faculty mentoring sessions.

Seminary Certificates and More

Bible & Theology Certificate

Graduate Certificate
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Postgraduate Certificate in Mission Care and Counseling

Postgraduate Certificate
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