Theology Degrees
Gain Skills and Competencies Valued in Religious Leaders and Professionals
Our theology degrees offer an in-depth exploration of religious beliefs, practices and their impact on today’s world. Prepare to gain knowledge of historical and philosophical aspects of various religions. This academic path can prepare you for careers in religious institutions, academia or other fields that value critical thinking and a deep understanding of diverse worldviews.
As a GCU College of Theology student, you will be taught valuable knowledge and to apply critical skills needed to become a modern religious leader. Graduates of GCU’s Christian studies and theology degree programs are professionals with degrees that are backed by a passion for God’s love and teachings.
Median annual wage for postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers as of May 2024(See disclaimer 1)
Accelerate Your Path To Becoming a Minister
GCU provides you with an opportunity to pursue your calling in a timely manner, offering an accelerated timeline to earning your MDiv degree.
Students in GCU’s accelerated bachelor’s to MDiv degree program can apply for the Barnabas Scholarship to help accelerate their path to ministry.(See disclaimer 2)
Types of Theology Degrees at GCU
Whether you’re just starting out in your collegiate journey, or you’re looking to go back to school to further your career, earning a theology degree from GCU can provide you with a quality biblical and theological studies that you can apply to your spiritual, personal and professional life.
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Theology Certificates
Explore Biblical and Theological Studies Within Religious Degrees
Grand Canyon University offers different types of theology degrees that can teach you the educational background needed to pursue a career in a church or other religious organization.
Answer your calling and turn your passion into a potential career by earning a bachelor’s degree in worship arts or Christian studies — or advance your theology education even further by pursuing a master’s degree in theology, such as the Master of Divinity or Master of Arts in Christian Leadership degree. GCU also offers online and on-campus theology certificate programs in areas such as Christian theology and biblical foundations.
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Career Paths With a Theology Degree
A theology degree can prepare you for a variety of career paths beyond traditional religious roles. You may explore opportunities in religious education, teaching religious studies or philosophy. Critical thinking skills and an understanding of cultural contexts gained from a theology degree may also be highly applicable to various other sectors. Wherever your calling takes you, a theology degree can help supplement your passion for God.
Median annual wage for clergy as of May 2023(See disclaimer 3)
Accredited and Respected Theology Degrees From GCU
Degrees in theology at GCU can prepare you to become a well-rounded graduate by providing you with a quality, accredited education.
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Choose From Evening, Campus or Online Theology Degrees
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Frequently Asked Questions
Read through our frequently asked questions to learn more about earning your theology degree and various career options.
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Grand Canyon University’s theology degrees offer the flexibility you need while providing a quality education to help you in today’s complex world. Earn your theology degree to take the first step toward your future career.
- The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers, as of September 2024, retrieved December 2025. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers, nor does it reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc., against a pool of candidates.
- Effective Fall 2026, anyone approved to participate in the Barnabas Pastoral Program Scholarship will receive a yearly award based on the number of credits they have completed at the time they begin their accelerated program.
- The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Clergy, as of May 2023, retrieved September 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as clergy, nor does it reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc., against a pool of candidates.