Program Information
Degree Offered
Master of Divinity; Master of Arts in Religion; Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Lay Ministry; Youth Ministry; Missions; and Marriage and Family Counseling
Format: Campus, Online
Program Description:
The Master of Divinity is a ninety credit degree that may be completed in three years of full-time study by attending two days per week. Candidates select from five tracks: Congregational Ministry (which would include chaplaincy); Teaching Ministry (for those seeking to continue their studies upon graduation in order to teach on the collegiate level); Missions and Evangelism; Marriage and Family Counseling; and Youth Ministry.
Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges and the Association of Theological Schools
Eligibility Requirements:
The academic prerequisite for admission to candidacy is an earned baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5/4.0 or higher. Applicants with a cumulative grade point average below 3.0 and/or those from an unrecognized or unaccredited college or university may be asked to submit additional supporting materials and/or an admissions interview at the discretion of the dean of admissions or the admissions committee.
An option exists for older adults who have some college, but do not have a bachelors degree. Contact admissions for more information.
International Student Requirements:
TOEFL and Certification of Finances
Tuition & Financial Aid
Financial Aid Offered: Yes
Classification: Theological Seminaries
Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit
Locale: Small Suburb
Size & Settings: Under 1,000