Master of Divinity
Overview
The Master of Divinity is considered the professional degree of ministry. It is often the requirement for ministerial employment and serves as the prerequisite for entrance into most doctoral programs.
This program consists of 96 credit hours, with 12 of those credits focused on a chosen concentration in one of the following areas:
- Biblical Exposition
- Theology
- Apologetics
- Counseling
- Preaching
Students may tailor their degree to fit specific ministry needs by selecting a concentration. The program places strong emphasis on:
- Bible (48 credit hours)
- Theology (18 credit hours)
- Apologetics (15 credit hours)
Graduates will gain advanced knowledge and skills in theology and biblical exposition, along with the ability to clearly articulate and defend their biblical worldview.
The program culminates in a capstone project, which may include a thesis, ministry project, or comprehensive examination.
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Educational Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Develop Christlike character and spiritual maturity
- Demonstrate servant-hearted leadership
- Think critically and logically
- Apply consistent literal-grammatical-historical hermeneutics
- Understand the essential doctrines of orthodox Christianity
- Articulate and defend core Christian doctrines
- Gain in-depth understanding of the Bible’s structure, content, and theology
- Identify biblical orthodoxy and apply it in modern contexts
- Demonstrate knowledge of Biblical, Systematic, and Historical Theology
- Understand Dispensational and Covenant Theology
- Communicate God’s Word effectively through preaching and teaching
- Engage cross-cultural and diverse ministry contexts
- Develop a complete biblical worldview
- Analyze and contrast competing worldviews
- Address contemporary social, cultural, and theological issues
- Develop research and lifelong learning skills
- Strengthen ministry skills in preaching, teaching, counseling, leadership, and evangelism
Admission Requirements
Admission into the Master of Divinity program requires:
- A Bachelor’s Degree (not required to be in Religion, Bible, or Theology)
- Completion of the online application
- Agreement with the doctrinal statement
- Submission of a personal bio
- Two references (preferably one pastoral and one academic)
- Submission of transcripts
Tuition
- $35.00 non-refundable application fee
- $150.00 per class
- $4,835.00 total program cost
- Books are not included in tuition (estimated at $500.00)