Shaping Leaders who Expand God's Kingdom Around the World
Our master's programs offer practical, hands-on training combined with challenging academics for growing ministry leaders. Complete the form below to learn more about how you can be equipped for gospel ministry in your community and the broader world.
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The Beyond Program at Gateway Seminary
The Beyond program sends students on short-term mission trips around the world. A Beyond Trip is both experiential and educational—students gain valuable international missions experience alongside professional missionaries while earning class credit.
Through the Go Grant Fund, every master's student who has earned more that 20 credit hours can go on a fully-funded Beyond Trip as a part of their educational experience.
Where will you go with Gateway Seminary?
Watch this video about a recent Beyond Trip to East Africa from Dr. Eddie Pate.
Upcoming Beyond Trips
In 2025, we are sending students on eight different Beyond Trips around the world! Become a student today and get ready to go on mission with your classmates at Gateway Seminary!
Spring 2025
Philippines| March 2-March 8, 2025
Costa Rica | March 1-March 8, 2025
Summer 2025
Middle East: CEB | May 8-May 18, 2025
Middle East | May 8-May 18, 2025
Eastern Europe | May 9-May 23, 2025
Summer 2025
Spain | May 10-May 24, 2025
Africa | May 15-June 1, 2025
Europe & Middle East: KEB | May 19-June 2, 2025
Master's Programs at a Glance
Theological Core
Gateway's programs are built on a set of foundational courses - 36 credit hours in biblical studies, theology, church history, and more.
Degrees Fully Online
All seven master's degrees are available 100% online. Pursue your education without leaving your ministry context.
Advanced Track
Students with undergraduate degrees in Bible, theology, or ministry can waive up to one-third of the required hours in a master's degree.
Master of Divinity | 90 Credits
The MDiv is a three-year program that prepares students to engage the world with the gospel. Students in this program develop through challenging classroom experiences, guided ministry encounters, and spiritual mentoring with experienced faculty members.
Concentrations
· Children's Ministry
· Christian Counseling
· Church Planting
· Collegiate Ministry
· Educational Leadership
· Intercultural Studies
· Ministry to Women
· Theological-Historical Studies
· Youth Ministry
Master of Theological Studies | 49 Credits
The MTS is a flexible program that combines foundational training in theology and biblical studies with open electives for specialization in students' interests.
The MTS with a concentration in either theological or biblical studies is a fast-track to doctoral work.
Master of Theological Essentials | 36 Credits
The MTE provides core theological education for ministry leaders receiving vocational training at their church.
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership | 49 Credits
The MAEL equips students to lead educational ministries in churches, parachurch organizations, and denominational agencies.
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling | 50 Credits
The MACC prepares students to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of people in their churches and ministries..
Master of Global Engagement | 49 Credits
The MGE allows students to engage the world from a biblical worldview in order to accomplish the Great Commission.
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies | 49 Credits
The MAIS incorporates training in theology and intercultural research to prepare students to reach an increasingly urban and culturally diverse world with the gospel.
Delivery Methods
LOCAL
Face-to-face classes are offered at five campuses in major metropolitan areas in the American West. Share the gospel while pursuing your degree in some of the most diverse cities in the U.S.
Greater Los Angeles | Ontario, CA
San Francisco Bay Area | Fremont, CA
Phoenix Metropolitan Area | Phoenix, AZ
Denver Metropolitan Area | Centennial, CO
Portland Metropolitan Area | Vancouver, WA
GLOBAL
Distance learning opportunities are offered in multiple formats for students serving around the world.
Gateway Online
Earn any master's degree completely online - no campus visits required. Access courses from any location and at a pace that suits your lifestyle.
Remote Access
Participate in a live classroom from a distance through livestream video.
Master's by Exception
Gateway Seminary will consider applicants lacking an accredited undergraduate degree for admission to its basic master's degrees. A student must request admission under this provision in writing through the Office of Enrollment and may initiate this request only after all qualifying criteria have been met:
• Applicants must demonstrate their ability to do graduate-level work by entering the Seminary as a diploma student and by completing at least 15 hours of Gateway Seminary coursework required in the master’s degree sought (at least 6 hours of introductory courses in New Testament, Old Testament, history, or theology) with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Electives, transfer credits and ADVANCE courses may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
• This provision will not be granted to previous students who graduated with diploma degrees.
Complete the form to learn more about Gateway's Master's Degrees
BIBLICAL
Devoted to the inerrant Word of God.
MISSIONAL
Contextualized application of the unchanging gospel.
GLOBAL
Committed to the Great Commission.