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Today's pastors need more than Sunday messages to be an effective shepherd. They need refined skills and wisdom in applying theology to culture to the church and the various ministry practices to shepherd their flocks well. With the Master's of Divinity we seek to do just that. Our 90-credit hour program offers you a breadth of ministry skills training combined with a depth of bible and theology teaching.

Through an extensive mentoring program, we also strive to move students past the abstract of academia and into applied skill development for all their present and future ministries. And with a community of committed students and faculty to enhance the educational experience, we believe you will find a deepened love of Christ that exceed beyond the pulpit and into every arena of your life.

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At a Glance:

90 Credits - May be completed in 3 years
Choose from 3 Specialization Tracks or the Open (elective) Track:
    o Expositional Ministry
    o Pastoral Ministry
    o World Ministry
Dual-degree sequence option with Master of Arts in Counseling
21 available concentrations
Outcome based internship experience
Foundational & Functional language courses available
Scheduling includes Mondays, evenings, weekends and intensive courses
Monday Only Seminary: Complete a degree by only taking courses on Mondays
Distance Learning: Complete up to 50% of program course work
Advanced Standing: Up to 15 credits waived for qualified students
Advanced Elective replacements available