Masters
Lutheran
Master of Arts in Religion
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Complete the MAR fully in residence at our Ambridge campus. Join a welcoming community shaped by worship and shared learning. Most students take 4–5 courses each fall and spring term, may add January and June Intensives, and finish in about 2 years of full‑time study.
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Remain in your ministry context while you study. Take courses online or in a hybrid format, with many electives available during January and June Intensives. Distance students typically take 1–2 courses per term across fall, spring, and summer and complete the degree in 3–5 years of part‑time study.
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A foundational introduction to the Christian Scriptures that traces the whole biblical drama—from creation to new creation—while clarifying the Bible’s central theological themes and locating each book within its historical setting. You will engage key moments in the canon, learn how the Old and New Testaments speak to one another, and practice sound methods of interpretation rooted in the Anglican tradition. Along the way, the course equips you with contemporary hermeneutical tools and habits of reading that are faithful, practical, and pastorally wise.
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An introduction to the Old Testament as the story of God’s saving work, tracing the arc from creation and covenant to exile and hope, and reading it in light of Jesus Christ. You will survey major themes and moments—Torah, prophets, wisdom, temple, kingdom—situating texts in their historical contexts while attending to how the Old Testament prepares and witnesses to Christ. The course integrates academic rigor with accessible guidance to help you read, pray, and teach the Old Testament faithfully for the life of the Church.
An introduction to the New Testament that situates the Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Revelation within their Second Temple backgrounds, traces major themes across the canon, and articulates how biblical theology centers on the person and work of Jesus Christ. You will read representative passages closely, connect literary forms to theological claims, and learn how the New Testament’s witness shapes gospel proclamation, worship, and discipleship in the life of the Church.
An overview of catechesis through the lenses of practical theology and spiritual formation, uniting sound doctrine with lived devotion. You will study theological and pedagogical principles for forming disciples, engage classic Anglican practices that shape heart and habit, and connect teaching to daily life through guided rhythms of prayer, Scripture, and service. The course frames faith development as growth into Christ’s likeness for the sake of others, equipping you to cultivate a parish culture where belief, worship, and love mature together.
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A focused seminar on the Book of Concord as the Lutheran Church’s public confession, engaging the historical setting of each document, its central theological claims, and its pastoral purpose. Students will read the catechisms and confessional writings closely, trace themes such as justification, Word and sacrament, ecclesiology, and vocation, and consider how these texts function ecumenically. The course frames Lutheran confessional theology within the wider Christian tradition, inviting constructive dialogue with Anglican doctrine and practice for faithful ministry in parish life.
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An applied study of Christology and soteriology that moves from Jesus’ obedient life and atoning death to his victorious resurrection, ascension, and present reign—attending closely to how the risen Christ works by the Holy Spirit in and through the Church. Grounded in Scripture, creed, and Anglican worship, the course links doctrine to pastoral practice, tracing how union with Christ, justification and sanctification, and life in the Spirit shape preaching, sacramental ministry, spiritual formation, and daily discipleship.
An introduction to the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of world mission that moves from Scripture to practice. You will trace the mission of God from Israel to the Church, survey key moments in global mission history, and develop a theologically grounded vision for evangelism, cross‑cultural ministry, and partnership with the persecuted church. With accessible, hands‑on guidance, the course engages dialogue across faiths, unreached peoples, justice and mercy, spiritual warfare, and the vital role of the local parish in sending, supporting, and sustaining mission.
A practical, ministry‑lab course in local mission that equips students for evangelism and church planting. Grounded in Scripture and the Anglican tradition, the course blends clear instruction with hands‑on practice: crafting gospel conversations, mapping communities, forming mission teams, discerning planting models, and integrating evangelism into parish rhythms. Students engage case studies, peer feedback, and real‑world exercises that connect doctrine to discipleship, worship, and the everyday life of the church.
A seminar tracing Martin Luther’s journey from Augustinian monk to reformer, integrating his theology with ministry practice and spiritual disciplines. You will read Luther in context—monastic formation, pastoral work in Wittenberg, preaching and catechesis—and follow how Scripture, justification by faith, and the primacy of Word and sacrament reshaped his life and the church. The course evaluates major controversies and councils, examines key confessions and catechisms, and considers Luther’s legacy for worship, preaching, pastoral care, and parish renewal today—engaging his insights with Anglican commitments to Scripture, creed, and common prayer.
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This course provides a practical basis for the important role of the Christian Pastor/Priest in the care of souls.
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A continuation course focused on preaching labs: exegetical preparation, outlines, illustrations, and applications. Practice diverse sermon forms, preach multiple times, and analyze recordings to improve clarity, conviction, and connection.
Includes a portfolio of artifacts demonstrating the student has met Trinity’s learning outcomes and a final integrative paper written during the student’s last semester
Welcome! I’m thrilled you’re exploring Trinity Anglican Seminary as a place to be formed for a lifetime of ministry. I’m Janessa, a proud Trinity alum. My time here shaped me deeply, and it’s a joy to walk with women and men like you as you discern a call to seminary.
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Welcome! We are grateful that you are considering the Presbyterian Track Master of Divinity Degree at Trinity Anglican Seminary. I look forward to getting to know you and assisting you as you pursue your seminary education. I am a pastor myself and am deeply committed to enabling students to pursue ordination and ministry in a reformed or presbyterian context.
I am here to assist you as you apply, pursue your course of study, complete field education, and all other elements of the program. Please feel free to contact me through the email on my staff page.
Greetings! My name is Jukka, and I am the president of the North American Lutheran Seminary. This is an exciting time to be a follower of Christ. Whether you are exploring vocational ministry, wanting to visit our NALS hub campus in Ambridge, PA, or preparing to apply as a student, our NALS team is here to help you discern God’s calling.
While confessionally Lutheran, we are generous toward other traditions within the Great Tradition and seek to form pastors, deacons, and servants for the Church who love the Lord, His Word, and His people. We would love to hear from you and discuss how we might partner with you.
Trinity is to be an evangelical seminary in the Anglican tradition. To this end we develop Christian leaders who can plant, renew, and grow churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ.
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