Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers three types of master’s degrees: a first professional Master of Divinity degree, a professional Master of Arts in: (i.e., Christian Education, Church Music, or Counseling) degree, and an academic or research Master of Arts degree. Several areas of concentration or emphasis are offered under each. A Graduate Certificate in Christian Foundations is also offered.
Through these degree programs, Midwestern prepares students to be 21st century ministers who demonstrate commitment to ministerial calling, cultural sensitivity, and doctrinal integrity from a Southern Baptist perspective. As such, Midwestern believes that while both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture. A ministry mindset is instilled in students with an Acts 1:8 foundation. Students are prepared to worship God, evangelize the lost, edify believers, and establish healthy New Testament churches for the purpose of glorifying God.