Graduate Programs
Luther Rice College & Seminary offers graduate-level programs that combine academic rigor, theological depth, and practical relevance - fully online and designed with the working adult in mind. Most degrees can be completed in as little as 16-24 months, allowing students to progress efficiently without stepping away from their current responsibilities.
Rooted in an unwavering commitment to the inerrancy and authority of God’s Word, each program is built to prepare students for faithful service to Christ - whether in ministry, nonprofit leadership, counseling, the marketplace, or for personal enrichment. Our graduate degrees foster critical thinking, biblical scholarship, and spiritual formation, equipping students to lead with integrity and impact wherever God has called them.
We have multiple options for those interested in a Master of Divinity Degree.
Pathway to Doctoral Studies
Our Master of Arts programs now serve as a pathway toward doctoral-level degrees at Luther Rice:
- Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership: Requires a complete Master of Arts degree
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Doctor of Ministry: If graduate degree is not completed at Luther Rice, 54 master's level credit hours is required for admission.
Graduate-Level Entrance Requirements
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General Requirements: All graduate programs require the satisfactory completion of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
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Bachelor's Degree Equivalency: Equivalency means the applicant has completed 120 semester hours of recognized college-level work with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Note that no bachelor's degree will be awarded to an applicant entering a graduate program through equivalency.
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Specific Requirement for Master of Divinity with Languages Track: Applicants must have obtained an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Quick Facts
- Accredited with SACSCOC, TRACS, and ABHE
- Transfer credits accepted
- Substantive interaction with faculty and fellow students
- Degrees available 100% online or through a combination of online and on-campus classes
- Financial Aid available
- Millions of electronic library resources available for download 24/7
- Financial aid, military funding and scholarships available for eligible students
- Student success and career placement support
- Dedicated Faculty with real ministry experience