Tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 academic year:
Tuition for Masters students: $720/credit hour
Tuition for D.Min. students: $445/credit hour
Tuition for CSL students: $432/credit hour ($720 – 40% scholarship)
Tech. Fee: $27/credit hour
Student Activity Fee: $17/semester
Estimated Cost of Books and Supplies
Books cost approximately $100 per course. Online students need a computer and a second screen, which could be a monitor, TV, or tablet. Estimated cost for a computer is $400 and a second monitor $100.
Total Cost of Degrees
Master of Arts
A full-time student may complete this program in two years. Part-time students may complete it in four years.
| Application Fee: | $40 | |||||
| Tuition per hour: | $720* | x | hours required for program: | 36 | = | $25,920 |
| Technology Fee per hour: | $27 | x | hours required for program | 36 | = | $972 |
| Student Activity Fee per semester | $17 | x | estimated semesters: | 6 | = | $102 |
| Graduation Fee: | $140 | |||||
| Total Charges | $27,174 |
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
A full-time student may complete this program in two years. Part-time students may complete it in four years.
| Application Fee: | $40 | |||||
| Tuition per hour: | $720* | x | hours required for program: | 48 | = | $34,560 |
| Technology Fee per hour: | $27 | x | hours required for program: | 48 | = | $1,296 |
| Student Activity Fee per semester: | $17 | x | estimated semesters: | 6 | = | $102 |
| Graduation Fee: | $140 | |||||
| Total Charges: | $36,138 |
Master of Divinity
A full-time student may complete this program in three years. Part-time students may tcomplete it in six years.
| Application Fee: | $40 | |||||
| Tuition per hour: | $720* | x | hours required for program: | 75 | = | $54,000 |
| Technology Fee per hour: | $27 | x | hours required for program: | 75 | = | $2,025 |
| Student Activity Fee per semester: | $17 | x | estimated semesters: | 8 | = | $136 |
| Graduation Fee: | $140 | |||||
| Total Charges: | $56,341 |
*Hourly tuition rate for the 2022-2023 academic year.
The total cost of degrees may be reduced by scholarships and advanced standing.
Doctor of Ministry
This degree may be completed in four years.
The tuition is locked in at a reduced rate for four years for D.Min. candidates. A D.Min student is eligible for a one time scholarship that would be applied to the total cost of the program. Scholarships are available from $500 to $2,000. For those entering HST’s D.Min. in Fall 2023, tuition cost is as follows:
| Application Fee: | $40 | |||||
| Tuition per hour: | $445 | x | hours required for program: | 30 | = | $13,350 |
| Technology Fee per hour: | $27 | x | hours required for program: | 30 | = | $810 |
| Student Activity Fee per semester: | $17 | x | estimated semesters: | 8 | = | $136 |
| Graduation Fee: | $140 | |||||
| Dissertation Fees: | Two Bound Copies | $40 | = | $40 | ||
| *Renewal Fee | $480 | |||||
| Total Charges: | $14,996 |
*The renewal fee covers the cost for spiritual direction, coaching, and other resources provided to assist the student in professional and spiritual renewal throughout the duration of the program. This one-time fee is paid in the first semester of the program.
Certificate in Spiritual Leadership
A full-time student may complete this program in one year. Part-time students may complete it in two years.
The tuition for the Certificate in Spiritual Leadership includes a 40% scholarship. Certificate students will not apply for additional HST scholarship. The tuition cost below is based on 2022-2023 tuition rates and is subject to annual adjustment.
| Application Fee: | $40 | |||||
| Tuition per hour: | $432* | x | hours required for program: | 21 | = | $9,072 |
| Technology Fee per hour: | $27 | x | hours required for program | 21 | = | $567 |
| Student Activity Fee per semester | $17 | x | estimated semesters: | 7 | = | $119 |
| Total Charges | $9,798 |
Affording Excellent Education
Funding Sources–Elements of Your Financial Strategy
Five sources for funding your education at Harding School of Theology:
HST scholarships are funds applied toward your tuition. The School of Theology has benefited from the generosity of supporters through the years, and the scholarship committee distributes those funds based on the information in your application for scholarship.
Personal funds are those from you or your family. Students often work in ministry or secular jobs to support themselves while they are in school.
Employee subsidies are funds from churches, ministries, agencies or companies that pay all or part of your school expenses. Ask your employer if they have a program to contribute to your education.
Private organizations may give loans, scholarships and grants to students meeting a particular set of requirements. Use the Internet to assist you in locating these funds.
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