Master of Divinity

Program Description

The Master of Divinity is a professional degree designed to prepare and upgrade pastors, Bible workers, and chaplains. This program accepts students who hold a baccalaureate degree in religion or another area or a master’s degree in ministry/theology. The minimum duration of the program is two years, plus any time needed to meet prerequisites. This program is also available online.

Admission Requirements

1.  Hold a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (or equivalent).
2.  Demonstrated English proficiency.
3.  The following documents must be submitted to the Admissions & Records Office.
   1. Three recommendations using the forms provided. This should normally include a recommendation from the local church pastor or church board, a faculty or academic administrator of the previous academic degree, and a leader of the current employing organization.
   2. Personal statement of approximately 500 words explaining the applicant’s purpose for seeking the MDiv degree and describing their professional goals.
4.  An interview with the candidate.

Prerequisites

Have at least 54 semester hours in religion at the undergraduate level or 36 semester hours at the graduate level, preferably evenly divided between the areas of Biblical Studies, Theological-Historical Studies and Applied Theology. Prerequisites that remain upon admission shall be taken as advised by the program director. All the prerequisite courses need to be done before 50% of the program is completed.

Curriculum

In order to complete the Master of Divinity program the following 72 semester hours must be completed: