Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry

Master of Divinity

The Master of Divinity is an 81-hour degree designed to educate informed leaders who are prepared to engage in effective, critically imaginative ministry in a variety of contemporary contexts.

Master of Theological Studies

Master of Theology

The Master of Theology degree is an advanced masters degree program at Brite Divinity School. The 24-hour program leading to this degree is designed to provide students with a more complete mastery of a particular area of theological study than is normally provided at the M.Div. level.

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The student body, faculty, and staff at Brite Divinity School are interracial, international, and ecumenical Faculty and students are engaged in local, state and national ecumenical organizations and programs.

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Each fall and spring semester, M.Div., M.T.S., and M.A.T.M. students who achieve a grade point average of 3.80 or above in a given semester on a minimum of nine completed (graded) credit hours are honore

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The Office of Admissions at Brite Divinity School welcomes you to explore and discern joining a community engaged in transforming scholarship, justice, and practice.

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Complete the online application to your degree program of interest

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Due to the generosity of donors, Brite is available to offer generous tuition grants, merit scholarships and need-based financial aid.

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Brite sits in the heart of Fort Worth, TX, which is currently the 13th-largest city in the United States. Embracing the spirit of the Southwest, Fort Worth has the charm of a historic small town, as well as a flair for the arts within its culturally rich environment.

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The Office of Admissions looks forward to welcoming you to Brite Divinity School on the campus of Texas Christian University. Prospective students who are traveling some distance may request assistance with overnight accommodations, meals, and airport shuttle transportation.

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Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander Church Studies

Black Church Studies

Borderlands Institute

The Borderlands Institute aims to bring border awareness issues to students, faculty, and religious and community leaders in ways that will effectively shape their respective ministerial work and/or research.

Carpenter Initiative on Gender, Sexuality, and Justice

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Jewish Studies Program

Latina/o/x Church Studies Program

Soul Repair Center

Soul Repair Center

Lifelong Learning

Brite Divinity School is dedicated to being a resource for the church, clergy and community.

Ministry Week

Ministry Week is a three-day conference co-sponsored by Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University and University Christian Church held each year in February. 

Ministry Week 2025 Schedule

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Ministry Week 2025

Brite Divinity School Ministry Week 2025 February 10-12, 2025 University Christian Church

Stalcup School of Theology for the Laity

The Stalcup School of Theology for the Laity is open to all who want to continue learning and growing through biblical study, exploration of contemporary issues from a faith perspective, interfaith dialogue, and critical thinking about the basis of Christian understanding of God, humanity, and the world. 

Thriving in Ministry

The Stalcup School of Theology for the Laity is open to all who want to continue learning and growing through biblical study, exploration of contemporary issues from a faith perspective, interfaith dialogue, and critical thinking about the basis of Christian understanding of God, humanity, and the world. 

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A commitment to community weaves through everything we do at Brite. The weekly schedule includes multiple opportunities for worship, spiritual growth, and collaborative learning.

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Your planned gift can benefit Brite, as well as your family, now or after your lifetime.

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Your gifts to Brite’s academic mission enable faculty, staff and administration to visualize, create and offer educational opportunities designed to meet the needs of the church, academy and world.

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