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Degrees & Certificates

Southern Evangelical Seminary and Bible College offers a range of Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees as well as a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the Philosophy of Religion through the Norman L. Geisler Graduate School of Apologetics, named for SES co-founder Dr. Norman Geisler. The seminary also offers two Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degrees and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Apologetics. Southern Evangelical Bible College offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in Religious Studies. Each degree and certificate is infused with apologetics and all are offered via our immersive digital campus experience. Alumni have served in ministries such as Norm Geisler International Ministries, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Samaritan’s Purse, CrossExamined.org, and Ratio Christi; as heads of their own ministries; as high school teachers, evangelists, missionaries, and various pastoral positions.

Graduate Degrees

36 HOURS

Dig into the meat of classical apologetics with this foundational M.A. degree; be equipped for ministry or further studies

42 HOURS

Stand out in the evangelical world with this deep dive into classical philosophy and its important role in the apologetics task

60 HOURS

Dig into the meat of classical apologetics with this foundational M.A. degree; be equipped for ministry or further studies

63 HOURS

If biblical languages is your thing, take your apologetics and ministry training to the next level with this seminary-level degree

84 HOURS

For a more traditional seminary degree with an apologetics focus, this M.Div. may the right path for your future ministry

84 HOURS

Add a deep knowledge of the original languages to your more traditional seminary degree with this M.Div. option

Doctoral Degrees

36 HOURS

This extremely practical and hands-on degree will prepare to for apologetics ministry in a variety of ministry contexts

60 HOURS

Take your philosophical knowledge to the next level and prepare for a career in academia, research, and/or writing

Undergraduate Degrees

120 HOURS

The B.A. degree is an apologetics-focused religious studies degree that will prepare you for further graduate studies

For-Credit Certificates

SES offers for-credit Graduate and Undergraduate Certificates in a variety of areas of study. Each certificate is designed to prepare professionals or lay persons to more effectively proclaim and defend the Gospel. Certificate courses may be used towards a future SES degree. Upon completion, students are invited to participate in the SES commencement ceremony as a certificate program graduate. In addition, Master of Arts students (excluding M.A.C.A.) may add certain certificate courses as concentrations to their major (see catalog for details).

15 HOURS

Get the core of the classical apologetics method and be prepared to more effectively proclaim and defend the Gospel​

15 HOURS

Culture is built upon ideas, and these core courses will equip you to think critically and combat the false ideas of our day​

15 HOURS

Learn how certain foundational truths impact all areas of life and how those truths should shape a political society​

18 HOURS

If you've ever wanted to read and study the Bible in its original languages, then these courses are just for you​