Master of Divinity

MASTER OF DIVINITY

Purpose

The Master of Divinity prepares persons for a more effective full-time ministry as pastors, evangelists, professors, missionaries, or other ministries. This program enables the integration of a comprehensive understanding of the Bible with the creative practice of ministry. The M.Div. is a 90 credit-hour program beyond the bachelors, including a thesis.

Goals

To provide advanced knowledge and understanding of the Bible and theology necessary for effective communication. To provide knowledge and skills for the teaching of Bible theology and practical ministry at the collegiate and institutional level. To provide academic and professional training required for various institutional chaplaincies.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent before they can be admitted to the Master of Divinity program. Those transferring with a secular baccalaureate degree must complete 30 credits of Biblical studies.

All of the Masters programs are viewed as complete programs. However, transfer of credit may be allowed if course offerings from other institutions are substantially equivalent to the program of Vision. There are no modifications of the basic program listed here without specific permission of the Network.