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The Master of Arts (Hybrid) with a concentration in Theology, Justice, and Public Life is an online, 24-month degree program designed for working professionals in business, education, government, ministry, and beyond. This flexible program invites students to bring their diverse experiences, faith commitments, and professional expertise into meaningful conversation with theological study. Through a combination of structured online coursework and yearly in-person gatherings, students engage topics at the intersection of theology and public life, equipping them to apply biblical, historical, and theological insight to complex challenges in their communities and vocations. Apply now to begin your studies in January or June.
October 15th – Application deadline for January start date
April 15th – Application deadline for June start date
Includes a five-day on-campus intensive each January term.
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Designed for working professionals and leaders who want to influence social change, the hybrid MA (Theology, Justice and Public Life) degree program helps you make meaningful connections between your work and your faith. Through hybrid courses and group discussions, learn to apply theological, historical, and biblical resources to your profession and lead the way to a more equitable future.
In courses that weave together concepts of theology with themes of social justice, examine real-world issues through a theological lens. Explore classes focused on everything from race and belonging to proclamation and trauma. If you have experience in theological studies, you may be able to transfer three course credits into the program. If not, take our foundation course, Ecology of Theological Education.
In coursework, prepare to engage and lead in social justice and public witness in ways that are personally and vocationally sustainable; biblically, historically, and theologically informed; and marked by ecumenical Christian commitments. Develop your leadership skills in community building, conflict management, and communication strategies, and integrate a theological and biblical perspective into your professional life.
The Master of Arts (Theology, Justice & Public Life) is a 24-month accelerated program designed for working professionals and others who seek to explore the intersection of theology, justice, and public life. Coursework is fully online, with a five-day on-campus intensive each January term.
Online courses take a blended modality approach. You will:
The Master of Arts in Theology (Justice & Public Life) is an online accelerated degree program that includes two weeks of residency on campus and requires the completion of 36 credits:
Summer Term
Fall Term
January Term
Spring Term
To qualify for admission, you need to have:
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Interviews are not required but are strongly encouraged as they play a significant role in scholarship consideration. For U.S. citizens and permanent residents, interviews are available once the application is submitted. International student interviews are by invitation only. Instructions and a link to schedule an interview will be provided to eligible candidates after application submission.
Note: If you have been away from formal academic studies and/or are unable to secure an academic reference, you are advised to ask someone who can speak to your academic abilities. In these cases, you can ask a supervisor or colleague for this reference who can speak to your academic abilities and attest to your ability to enter a rigorous graduate program. Please do not submit more than three references. The same person cannot write more than one recommendation. Recommendations cannot come from family members. Please review the application instructions for further details.
Hybrid MA students are charged a reduced tuition of $785 per credit. A one-time comprehensive fee of $495 is charged during the first fall (summer start), or first spring semester of study (January start) Total Hybrid MA program cost for 2026 is $29,115 (approximately $14,558 per year).
The total program cost also includes several program-related expenses, including lodging at the Erdman Center as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the duration of a student’s time on campus for January intensives.
Students enrolled in the Master of Arts (Theology, Justice and Public Life) degree program taking at least 4.5 credits in a semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer) are eligible for Federal Direct Loans to assist in defraying the cost of their tuition. Contact Student Financial Services at sfs@ptsem.edu for more information.
The Hybrid MA (Theology, Justice and Public Life) can help you strengthen your witness in the public sphere. Whether you’re looking to shift direction toward a pastoral path or continue in the profession you’re in, the program equips you to address injustices with conviction, compassion, and theological depth.
Princeton Theological Seminary, you have a winner here. This is a program that’s innovative, it’s insightful, it’s well-designed for its delivery across the platform, for hybrid learning, for working professionals. Tonya MilesMA (TJPL) ’25
Tonya Miles
MA (TJPL) ’25
Featured Faculty This hybrid program has taught me that theological education must be more flexible and accessible. It’s not just about the Seminary moving into the world to serve the world, but it’s about about how the students who are coming to our campus are fundamentally transforming us. Keri L. Day Elmer G. Homrighausen Professor of Constructive Theology and African American Religion
Keri L. Day Elmer G. Homrighausen Professor of Constructive Theology and African American Religion
Make a difference through your faith. Request information about the Master of Arts (Theology, Justice & Public Life), take a virtual tour, or apply today.
