Our Programs

The God of peace equip you in every good thing to do His will… Hebrews 13:20-21

All programs and certificates, with the exception of the full-time M.Div. program, are available through distance learning. Please contact admissions@res.edu for more information.

Master of divinity

Years of study

Foundational Courses

Credit hours of coursework

Our flagship degree, the Master of Divinity degree, is designed to give you comprehensive training in all aspects of Christian ministry, including Biblical studies and languages, theology, church history, preaching and teaching, pastoral counseling and administration, liturgics, and practical theology. The M.Div. is a rigorous program that can be completed in three years of full-time study and gives you first-rate preparation for many forms of ordained and lay ministry, such as parish ministry, military or hospital chaplaincy, and Christian education or discipleship. Most of our faculty have extensive pastoral experience and apply it directly in the classroom and help you apply your assignments to ministerial endeavors. M.Div. students who excel in the program are invited to participate in the honors program thesis option, which is also good preparation for further writing or theological study at higher levels.

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Certificate in Bible and Theology

Year of study

Foundational Courses

Credit hours of coursework

Certificates are awarded to students who complete 18 credits of study in one of the focused theological or ministerial disciplines. They represent a significant commitment of specialization and competence in a particular area. RES offers certificates in Anglican Theology, Biblical Languages, Biblical Theology Level 1 and Biblical Theology Level 2, Dogmatic Theology, Historical Theology, Church Planting, Old Testament Theology, New Testament Theology, Pastoral Theology Level 1 and Pastoral Theology Level 2.

Students can earn one or more certificates on their way to earning an M.Div. or an M.A., or they may be pursued independently of the accredited degrees. Certificates are available in Diaconal Ministry Level 1 and Diaconal Ministry Level 2 and Deaconess Ministry Level 1 and Deaconess Ministry Level 2.

A student can also choose to complete a Certificate in Theological Studies which is composed of any 18 credits chosen by the student in consultation with the assigned advisor.

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Continuing for the church

Year of study

Foundational Courses

Credit hours of coursework

RES exists so that the church of Christ “may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:10). We encourage interested lay people to attend classes with us as well, either for credit or as auditors, to enhance their own lives of Christian discipleship and root them in loving service in their church and community. For a limited time, all new students who audit a course with us will have their audit fee waived for their first course!

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Master of Arts Theological Studies

Year of study

Foundational Courses

Credit hours of coursework

The Master of Arts Theological Studies at RES is a more academically focused degree than the Master of Divinity, and is designed for those whose vocations lie more in the realms of teaching, research, and writing or those who want to begin theological training but are discerning how they will put that training to use. The M.A. program can be completed in a little over a year . Students choose an option in either Anglican Theology or Christian Education. M.A. students who excel in the program are invited to participate in the honors program thesis option, which is excellent preparation for those who feel God calling them to theological study at the highest levels.

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