Master of Arts in Theology and the Arts

The MA in Theology and the Arts degree program will prepare you to engage theological questions through the lens of the arts. You’ll engage these questions in a broad and systematic way, drawing on art history, aesthetics, practical arts, creativity, and imagination. The program has an academic focus on exploring justice, spirituality, and the human condition through the lens of art and theology.

If you are interested in preparing for ministerial leadership through the lens of the arts, check out the MDiv in Theology and the Arts.

Do More with an MA in Theology and the Arts Degree

A Master of Theology and the Arts degree may be a good fit for you if you are interested in pursuing:

• A doctoral degree in theology and the arts, aesthetics, art history, art and culture, or religious studies in preparation for a career as a professor
• Work in a museum
• Curatorial work
• Work as a gallery coordinator
• Work in an arts institution

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Concentration Learning Outcomes

In addition to achieving the core MA degree learning outcomes, a graduate of the MA in Theology and the Arts program will be able to:

• Articulate an informed understanding of the historical use of the arts as a means of theological or religious expression and reflection.
• Articulate an informed understanding of the complex relationships among art, culture and religion.
• Analyze a contemporary artistic or cultural work for the ways it expresses spiritual and religious ideas.
• Express a studied theological or religious concept, question, or issue via an art form.
• Articulate the relationship between theology and the arts—both verbally and through their artwork.

A master’s degree in theology and the arts from United prepares you for the next step in your spiritual journey, whatever that may be. Whether you’re planning to pursue a doctorate degree or dive into field work, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to make a true impact.

United’s MA in Theology and the Arts Program at a Glance

• Degree: Master of Arts (MA)
• Concentration: Theology and the Arts
• Total Credits: 36 credits
• Courses: Eleven 3-credit courses plus a 3-credit thesis, or ten 3-credit courses plus a 6-credit thesis
• Typical Completion Time: Can be completed within two years if you take a full-time course load of 9 credits per trimester and complete your thesis in one trimester
• Learning Format: All MA concentrations can be completed entirely via distance learning; many courses can be taken completely asynchronously

Earn an MA in Theology Online at United

With our fully-accredited online master’s degree programs, you can earn your MA from anywhere. And with the ability to take some courses completely asynchronously, you can earn an MA in Theology and the Arts online, on your schedule. As a distance learning student, you’ll enjoy a flexible, engaging, and rewarding spiritual education from a premier seminary.

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