GRADUATE STUDIES
PREPARE HERE. serve anywhere.
Prepare Here. Serve Anywhere.
DR. JAMIE DEW
NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY prepares students to walk with Christ, proclaim His truth, and fulfill His mission. This singular mission drives everything we do here in New Orleans. Within this statement there are four major principles.
First, we are a people called by God to be servants, taking the towel and the basin to serve the broken and marginalized of this world. If we are anything as Christians, we are servants who follow the example of Christ who modeled this so perfectly (Mark 10:43-45). Here at NOBTS, we will cultivate that disposition and posture within our hearts.
Second, we want to cultivate a deep devotional life within our faculty and students. The work of ministry is difficult and cannot be done in our own power or wisdom. We deal with broken people and encounter problems at every step of the work. If we are going to make a difference for Christ, we need the Lord to show up with us in our work and bless our labor. Therefore, we must be a people that walk with God and live a life of genuine devotion.
Third, we will cultivate an environment where Gospel proclamation is encouraged and expected. Whether in churches, on street corners, at lunch tables with friends, or in counseling sessions with those in need, we train our students to share the love of Christ so that others may experience the life-giving power that is only found in Him.
Fourth, and finally, we will cultivate an environment where students are empowered to carry out the mission of Christ. We will train ministers who pastor, revitalize, and plant the churches of the SBC. We will also train missionaries that go to the nations where the church does not yet exist. We will be a people that forsake our own fame and opportunity for the sake of His coming Kingdom.
This will be our work, our passion, and our mission. I invite you to join us.
THE MASTER OF DIVINITY
The Master of Divinity is the core degree at NOBTS, offering comprehensive preparation for ministry and subsequent doctoral studies. The MDiv in Christian Ministry combines rigorous academic study in core concepts like biblical studies, theology, and church history with practical ministry skills like preaching, evangelism, and administration.
IN ADDITION TO THE MDIV IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, NOBTS OFFERS
20+ SPECIALIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE FOCUSED TRAINING IN SPECIFIC AREA.
ACCELERATED PROGRAM
Save Time and Money with the Accelerated Program
Graduates from Baptist colleges or like-minded universities may receive up to 27 hours of course credit towards an MDiv through our Accelerated program. Qualifying students receive graduate credit based on previous biblical, theological, and ministerial studies at the undergraduate level. This program can save students thousands of dollars and significant time toward the pursuit of their degree.
Students in the Master of Music in Church Music or the Master of Arts in Counseling may also qualify to receive credit through the Accelerated program. In addition, Master of Arts and Master of Theological Studies students may recieve up to 9 hours of credit from qualifying work at the college level.
For more information and to find out if you qualify, scan the QR code!
NOBTS PREPARES SERVANTS
PROCLAIM HIS TRUTH, AND
SERVANTS
SERVANTHOOD
Christ calls us to servanthood. With His attitude as our model, we strive to set pride and personal gain aside and instead look for opportunities to put others first.
DEVOTION
Our passion is to follow Christ. Because He alone is worthy of devotion and because we are helpless without Him, our goal is to follow Him with abandon.
PROCLAMATION
Doctrine and theology matter. Believing scripture is God’s word and that Truth is found within, we carefully examine the Scriptures knowing prayerful study is an act of worship.
MISSION
Advancing God’s Kingdom is our goal. Whether at home or abroad, we desire to take the Gospel to the darkest places and shine the light of Jesus, and then watch as God unfolds His Kingdom.
PREPARE HERE. SERVE ANYWHERE.
ADDITIONAL MASTER’S DEGREES
In addition to the MDiv, NOBTS offers several other graduate degrees that prepare students for doctoral studies with limited leveling work.
• MA (Apologetics)
• MA (Biblical Archaeology)
• MA (Biblical Studies)
• MA (Ethics)
• MA (Philosophy)
• MA (Theology)
• MA in Christian Education
• MA in Counseling
• Specialization in Clinical Mental Health
• Specialization in Marriage and Family
• Master of Music in Church Music
NOBTS also offers graduate degrees that provide training for the practice of a ministry discipline. These do not prepare students for doctoral degrees without significant leveling. These degrees include:
• MA in Christian Apologetics
• MA in Church and Community Ministries
• MA in Church Planting
• MA in Cross-Cultural Studies
• MA in Discipleship
• MA in Ministry Leadership
• MA in Ministry to Women
• MA in Missiology
• MA in Pastoral Ministry
• MA in Worship Ministy
• Master of Theological Studies
COUNSELING DEGREES
The MA in Counseling (Marriage and Family), MA in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health), and MDiv Specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling are designed to prepare students for state licensure. The MDiv Specialization in Counseling in Ministry is a non-licensure track specialization. All NOBTS counseling master’s degrees include a significant ministerial competency core of seminary courses in areas like Biblical Studies, Church Ministry, Theology, and Christian History. These are designed to prepare students to integrate their calling and their practice of counseling.
Master of Arts in Counseling
Marriage and Family Specialization
Clinical Mental Health Specialization
Master of Divinity
Specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling
The MA in Counseling (Marriage and Family), MA in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health), and MDiv Specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling, received CACREP accreditation on February 22, 2023. CACREP accreditation means the program has been evaluated and meets standards set by the profession. CACREP-accredited programs meet the required educational training for counseling licensure in most states.
CAMPUS
“During our time here, we have found that NOBTS is a great place to find community and to call home. There are many opportunities on campus to have fellowship with classmates and professors through school and campus events. God has also used NOBTS to help us grow into the people that He has called us to be. The faculty does a great job of preparing students to live on mission for the Gospel. We are grateful that God’s calling on our lives has
NOBTS has housing options for single students, married couples, and families. Living on campus is a great option because it is safe, affordable, and convenient. See housing options and current prices at nobts.edu/ Our student center and coffee shop are popular locations to spend time with professors and other students. Those looking for a quieter place to study can try the largest theological library in the Gulf Coast, located in the heart of the campus! With our gym, swimming pool, playgrounds, walking tracks and large fields for sports, staying active has never been more fun!
Although a chapel service is provided twice a week on campus, life at NOBTS would be incomplete without our vibrant church families. Planting roots in a local church as you study will enrich your educational experience. Many churches offer volunteer, part-time, and paid positions as well.
DISTANCE LEARNING
ON-CAMPUS INTENSIVES AND PREPARE HERE WEEKENDS
NOBTS offers students an opportunity to come study on the New Orleans campus no matter where they live! Students can choose from week-long intensives and weekend hybrid courses. Prepare Here Weekend courses combine an online course with an on-campus weekend experience that allows them to learn in community with their professor and classmates. Weeklong intensives allow students to participate in a time of concentrated study on the New Orleans campus.
MENTORING COURSES
Mentoring courses allow the student to engage in a mentoring relationship and actively participate in ministry while earning course credit.
For those unable to attend weekly classes on campus, NOBTS offers a variety of course formats.
FLEX AND LIVE COURSES
Our Flex and Live formats offer students the ability to participate in classes that are offered in the NOBTS classroom through video interaction. It is the easiest way to be a part of the NOBTS classroom no matter where you are located! These courses are offered in two formats.
- FLEX: Students have the option to join classes in real time or watch recorded lectures at their convenience
- LIVE: Students join classes weekly in real time and interact live with professors and students
ONLINE COURSES
Online courses are designed by experts on the NOBTS faculty and offer students an opportunity to customize their learning schedules to their convenience through prerecorded lectures, discussion boards with faculty and other students, and guided research and practical assignments.
“At New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, women are welcome to take any degree program we have. If you sense a specific call to minister to women, we offer several degree options customized specifically for this ministry calling.”
–Dr. Emily Dean, Assistant Professor of Ministry
to Women
GRADUATE
Master of Divinity in Ministry to Women
Master of Arts in Ministry to Women
The NOBTS Society for Women in Scholarship is an academic society that brings together current doctoral and graduate students as well as women faculty, alumni, and friends of the NOBTS academic community to develop academic gifts, strengthen scholarly practices, and promote contributions to the academy.
NOBTS offers a number of scholarships for full-time and part-time students. Financial aid opportunities are also available for on-campus, extension center, and online students. Our scholarships are need-based, making financial assistance readily available to many of our
If you serve as paid staff at a smaller SBC church in Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama during your time at NOBTS, you may be eligible for a full-tuition scholarship. The Caskey Center provides scholarships for paid ministers in Southern Baptist churches that have 250 or fewer worship attendees (Louisiana) or 150 (Mississippi/Alabama) or fewer in worship. Recipients must first interview for the scholarship and are held accountable to , NOBTS students may be eligible for
NOBTS offers a variety of missionary scholarships to IMB and NAMB missionaries,
The Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund is a generous external grant available to qualifying Baptist students who are residents of the states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee or West Virginia. This grant is specifically designated toward students who are enrolled in ministry-related degree programs, including the
Pathfinder Scholarship
The Caskey Pathfinder Scholarship is a one-year $10,000 scholarship for those recently called to ministry to begin their pursuit of a degree at NOBTS.
• Tuition: Up to $7,000 per year
• Ministry Opportunity: The scholarship will provide an additional $3,000 for one year as a stipend to serve in a local SBC church within two hours of NOBTS. The Caskey Center and Louisiana Baptist Convention will assist in connecting you to a selected church.
NEXT STEPS:
-APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 15
- USE THE QR CODE TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
COME VISIT OUR CAMPUS
CAMPUS PREVIEW
Want to know what life at NOBTS is like? We invite you to explore our campus with students from across the nation at one of our Campus Previews. You will experience firsthand what our school and the city of New Orleans have to offer.
DAILY TOURS
Can’t make one of our Previews or need to come on another day? Make an appointment to visit the campus today! Tours are available Monday through Friday by appointment.
THERE’S NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW
If God is calling you to NOBTS, start your Prepare Here journey today! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TOURS AND PREVIEW DAYS, SCAN THE QR CODE.
NEW ORLEANS IS ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC AND BEAUTIFUL CITIES IN THE WORLD.
FOUNDED IN 1718, our city is famous for its great food, unique culture, rich history, and vibrant communities.
As a major port city, New Orleans is home to people from across the globe, but only a small minority identify as evangelical Christians. New Orleans is an incredible place to learn and do ministry. The unique setting provides ample opportunity to gain real-world experience as you study. If you can learn to minister to those with differing worldviews and diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds here, you will be prepared for wherever God takes you next.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
NEXT STEPS FOR APPLICATION
When you’re ready for the next step in your Prepare Here journey, we can help you take it with confidence. We invite you to take the following steps or simply contact Admissions at 504-282-4455.
I am glad you are considering studying at NOBTS! We have a gifted faculty, are based in a missional city, and have the best students in the world. As you think about your next steps, I encourage you to focus on being faithful to the Lord's calling. If God is calling you to NOBTS, then apply now and join a community of servants pursuing devotion, proclamation, and mission!
- Dr. Cory Barnes Dean of Graduate Studies
APPLY NOW
Ready to start your Prepare Here journey? Scan the QR code or go to nobts.edu/apply and create an account to begin the application process. After you submit the initial form and pay your application fee, you’ll need to provide additional information and supporting documents.
