Master of Ministry
30 credits
[Core Curriculum with Electives]

The M.Min. degree is a well respected and widely sought degree for those serving in Christian ministry.  It is primarily for those who are interested in earning a graduate level degree in Bible and Christian studies, but who do not necessarily anticipate advancing toward a doctoral degree.  The elective options within the degree curriculum make it desirable for individuals who wish to combine a solid core curriculum with elective courses specifically selected to meet their particular ministry needs.

Entrance into the Master of Ministry program requires an acceptable bachelor's degree from an approved institution.  Please discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School Admissions Advisor.

Master of Christian Studies
(M.C.S.)
[With Majors]
40 credits

The M.C.S. degree can be earned across a wide range of majors and concentrations, making it an ideal choice for those individuals who wish to earn a master's degree that will allow maximum opportunity to develop both academically and personally as they complete a challenging graduate program under the guidance of senior faculty.

Entrance into the Master of Christian Studies program requires an acceptable bachelor's degree from an approved institution.  Please discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School Admissions Advisor.
 

Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.)
46 credits
[Standard Curriculum]

The M.R.E. degree is a well respected and widely sought degree for those serving in Christian education.  It is the ideal degree option for individuals serving as teachers or administrators in Christian schools or Ministers of Education in the local church setting.

Entrance into the Master of Religious Education program requires an acceptable bachelor's degree from an approved institution.  Please discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School Admissions Advisor.
 

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
86 credits
[Standard Curriculum]

The standard curriculum M.Div. degree is the traditional degree for those desiring to take a more standardized approach to ministry education.  It is also the recognized prerequisite degree for acceptance into the Doctor of Ministry degree.

Entrance into the Master of Divinity standard curriculum program requires an acceptable bachelor's degree from an approved institution.  Please discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School Admissions Advisor.

The Master of Divinity degree completion program is ideal for those with an uncompleted M.Div. degree. Therefore, those individuals who may have, for a variety of reasons, dropped out of their M.Div. program, can now reach their goal!  It is also ideal for those who have earned a relevant graduate degree (e.g. M.Min., M.R.E., M.A.R., M.A. in Biblical Studies, etc.). of not less than 30 credits, and who wish to up-grade to the Master of Divinity degree.

Total credits required for the M.Div. is 84. Entrance requires not less than 30 previously earned acceptable credits.  Total credits required are not less than 24 and not more than 56 (depending on the total credits accepted for transfer).

Please discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School Admissions Advisor.

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THE SECOND DOCTORATE PRIVILEGE

Individuals holding an acceptable relevant earned doctorate from an approved institution, may apply for either the Doctor of Biblical Studies or the Doctor of Ministry Second Doctorate Privilege.  This option makes it possible to earn the second doctorate by completing three core courses and the doctoral writing project (a total of 19 credits).

*Individuals holding an earned non-ministry  doctorate from an acceptable institution, but also having earned either an M.Div. or Th.M. from an acceptable institution, may petition the Academic Committee to consider a request for the second doctorate privilege.

Doctor of Biblical Studies
(D.B.S.)
[With Majors]
44-50 credits

The D.B.S. degree allows the student to major in a wide range of ministry related subjects.  It is the ideal doctorate degree for those individuals who wish to earn a doctorate degree, but who have not completed original language studies at the graduate level, and who prefer to complete a doctorate degree without the stricter requirements of a traditional dissertation.

Entrance into the Doctor of Biblical Studies program requires an acceptable earned Master's degree.  Please discuss the entrance requirements for this degree with a Divinity School Admissions Advisor.

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
[With Majors]
34-40 credits

The D.Min. degree, as the senior professional degree for pastors, missionaries and other church leaders, provides a structured environment for ministry development and personal growth. It is designed to enhance one's knowledge and skills in the practice of ministry. This is the ideal doctorate degree choice for individuals already serving in the everyday practical mix of Christian ministry.

Entrance into the Doctor of Ministry program requires either a Master's of Divinity Degree, a Master's of Theology degree, or the academic equivalent from an acceptable institution.  However, individuals already holding an earned doctorate degree from an acceptable institution with an emphasis in Bible, Theology or Christian Ministry, and who have served not less than ten (10) years in full-time Christian ministry may also be considered for entrance into the Doctor of Ministry program. 

In some cases, individuals having completed courses toward a Doctor of Ministry degree though an approved institution, may be considered for acceptance upon transfer of relevant credits.  The minimum requirements for earning the D.Min. degree through Master's is not less than three courses and completion of the doctoral writing project.

Please discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School Admissions Advisor.

Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
40 credits

The Th.D. is a senior research degree program designed to prepare the graduate to understand and assess the contemporary theological situation in today's culture; to reflect historically and systematically on the impact of theology on the doctrines and practices of contemporary Christianity; and to develop a strong foundation from which to effectively engage the culture of the day as an advocate for truth.  PLEASE NOTE:  Students admitted into this program will be given research assignments that require the use of the Internet.  In addition, the student will be given full access to Master's m³ Online Digital Library which will also be used for research purposes.  Successful completion of the dissertation requires the use of CD software.

Entrance into the Doctor of Theology program requires either a Master's of Divinity Degree or a Master's of Theology degree from an acceptable institution. Please discuss the requirements for this degree with a  Divinity School Admissions Advisor.  Click HERE for complete Program details.

Doctor of Divinity (D.D.)
30 credits

In order to be considered for entrance into the program, the applicant must meet the following requirements.

• Be not less than forty-five (45) years of age.
• Have served in full-time pastoral ministry for not less than twenty (20) years (does not have to be continuous and may be bi-vocational service).
• Currently hold licensure or ordination from a recognized denomination or an acceptable ecclesiastical body.
• Have earned a bachelor’s degree from an acceptable institution.
• Be able to provide official and verifiable documentation of all of the above.

PROGRAM COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

The Doctor of Divinity program is divided into four distinct "Components."  These Components document an essential area of knowledge.  Each Component is designed to be completed in about eight (8) to ten (10) weeks.  Therefore, the entire program may be finished in about nine months, which is equivalent to one academic year.  This schedule allows busy senior clergy to move through the program at a reasonable pace that does not interfere with the normal duties of the ministry.  In order to allow adequate time for completion, and to provide for unforeseen events, individuals accepted into the program will be granted up to three years to complete all four Components.

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As a student at Master's International School of Divinity, you will qualify to use our unique and innovative Online Digital Library at no additional cost!
 

For more information call 1-800-933-1445, 1-812-471-0611 or email: request@mdivs.edu.  You may also request a Personal Preliminary Academic Evaluation.