DIVINITY
Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Prepare for Full-time Ministry with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) Degree
Students can choose a 100% online program.
Master of Divinity (MDiv) helps preparing for professional ministry. Our MDiv degree online provides an in-depth and well-rounded study in classical disciplines like Church history and theology.
Furthermore, you will be gaining practical ministry skills. The online master’s in divinity can help prepare you in all aspects of ministry.
Through our MDiv online program, you can choose an area of study that matches your passion so that you can meet your personal, professional, and spiritual goals.
Our Master of Divinity online ensures that you have the essential values, knowledge, and skills needed to serve your community.
📘 Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Program
Degree Level: Graduate
Delivery Format: 100% Online or Hybrid Fedral Track (SARA compliant)
Total Credits: 81 semester hours
Accreditation Targets: this curriculum is aligned to be in compliance with ABHE, SACSCOC (or appropriate regional), FLDOE, SARA, Federal (Title IV eligible)
🏛️ Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced biblical and theological literacy.
- Communicate biblical truths effectively in preaching, teaching, and writing.
- Apply Christian ethics and pastoral care in diverse ministry contexts.
- Integrate theological education with practical ministry leadership.
- Exhibit spiritual maturity and emotional intelligence in professional ministry.
📚 Curriculum Structure
1. Biblical and Theological Studies (30 credits)
| Course Title | SCNS Code Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Old Testament Survey I | REL 3230 | 3 |
| Old Testament Survey II | REL 3231 | 3 |
| New Testament Survey I | REL 3241 | 3 |
| New Testament Survey II | REL 3242 | 3 |
| Hermeneutics: Biblical Interpretation | REL 4302 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology I | REL 4431 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology II | REL 4432 | 3 |
| Historical Theology | REL 4332 | 3 |
| Christian Apologetics | REL 4490 | 3 |
| Biblical Theology | REL 3300 | 3 |
2. Ministry Formation (21 credits)
| Course Title | SCNS Code Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Spiritual Formation | REL 3432 | 3 |
| Pastoral Ministry | REL 3510 | 3 |
| Homiletics I (Preaching) | REL 4531 | 3 |
| Homiletics II (Advanced Sermon Design) | REL 4532 | 3 |
| Pastoral Counseling | REL 4533 | 3 |
| Evangelism and Discipleship | REL 3520 | 3 |
| Worship Leadership | REL 3700 | 3 |
3. Practical Ministry and Field Education (15 credits)
| Course Title | SCNS Code Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry Practicum I | REL 4940 | 3 |
| Ministry Practicum II | REL 4941 | 3 |
| Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) | REL 4942 | 3 |
| Leadership in Ministry Contexts | REL 4534 | 3 |
| Capstone Project / Ministry Portfolio | REL 6910 | 3 |
4. Electives / Concentration (15 credits)
Choose a concentration:
- Chaplaincy
- Biblical Languages
- Church Planting
- Christian Education
- Intercultural Studies
Sample Courses:
| Course Title | SCNS Code Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Hebrew | REL 4200 | 3 |
| Introduction to Greek | REL 4210 | 3 |
| Missional Theology | REL 4495 | 3 |
| Church Revitalization | REL 4520 | 3 |
| Educational Ministry of the Church | REL 3540 | 3 |
📏 Academic Standards & Alignment
| Compliance Measures | |
|---|---|
| FLDOE | Course numbering via SCNS; FLDOE standards for graduate theological education |
| SARA | Online delivery compliant with NC-SARA guidelines |
| ABHE | Curriculum matches ABHE content criteria |
| Regional Accreditation (SACSCOC or equivalent) | Program learning outcomes, assessment, and credit hour structure aligned to be in compliant with Regional SACSCOC or equivalent |
| Federal (Title IV) | Federal Track: 50% of credits must be in-residence or via approved modality; Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) tracked |
🧩 Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an approved institution
- Minimum 2.5 GPA (3.0 preferred)
- Statement of faith and calling
- Two pastoral/academic references
- English proficiency (if applicable)
🛠️ Operational Requirements
- Faculty Credentials: Terminal degrees in field (e.g. D.Min., Ph.D., Th.D.)
- Library Resources: Digital theological databases (ATLA, Logos)
- Assessment: Embedded assignment-based assessment + direct measures via capstone