The rich heritage of academic excellence that defines Olivet Nazarene University is clearly manifested in Olivet's Master of Arts in Religion, the oldest of the six masters programs in the School of Theology and Christian Ministry. It comes to life in the relevant, real-world content of the coursework, in the impeccable credentials and sense of commitment of faculty, and in the impressive achievements of the program's alumni.

The Master of Arts in Religion program provides professional knowledge, practical decision-making abilities, and vision to handle a variety of leadership positions for leaders in today's church or for those preparing for leadership in tomorrow's church. This degree will meet the needs of a wide variety of people, from recent college graduates to established professionals. With a minimum number of required courses, the student can mix and match offerings in Bible, theology, and ministry.

The M.A. in Religion program is taught by leading scholars in the Nazarene denomination, with some scholars from other traditions as well. They are very active in professional organizations and scholarly research, contributing original work to the academic community. A small student/professor ratio allows for wholesome interaction with both professors and other students.

The strong academic focus of the M.A. program in Religion at ONU provides a solid foundation both for further graduate work and for Christian ministry. Flexibility in required courses allows you to customize your program, including a personalized, general program in biblical studies and theology, a concentration in biblical studies, or a concentration in theology.