Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree is the basic professional theological degree. The program is typically completed in three years. The M.Div. is designed to prepare men and women for ordination into the Christian ministry. However, not all students pursuing an M.Div. degree feel called to ordination. Some desire to teach. Others desire to serve in some form of extension ministry. Many are still discerning where God is calling them.
The M.Div. has three basic requirements - academic preparation, spiritual formation and field education. All three requirements are designed to work together to not only teach or touch a student, but to literally transform them - preparing them to go and transform God's people.
The three requirements are:
- Academic: Twenty-four courses and six or more semesters of residency are required for graduation. Of these twenty-four courses, the Divinity School selects twelve requirements. Each student then selects twelve electives.
- Field Education: Each student is required to complete two approved units of field education. Please see Field Education to gather additional information on these opportunities.
- Spiritual Formation: All M.Div. students are required to participate in a spiritual formation group during their first year of seminary. Please see Spiritual Formation to learn more about this important component.