The M.Div. (Ministry Studies) provides you with a comprehensive range of biblical-theological knowledge and practical skills for ministry leadership in a variety of contexts. Through a personalized curriculum, this program prepares you for effective ministry in a local church, with a para-church organization, or with a missions agency.
Objectives
This program will equip you to:
- Apply biblical principles of leadership to the practice of ministry
- Develop twenty-first-century strategies for missional renewal in multi-cultural settings
- Communicate biblical truth with the goal of life transformation
- Foster healthy relationships among members of the body of Christ
- Apply the results of cultural analysis to evangelism and discipleship strategies
View academic requirements for the M.Div. in Ministry Studies in the Academic Catalog.
Featured Faculty
Andre Rogers
Professor of Preaching, DML Program Director
Melina Rabon
Professor of Ministry Studies, Director of Internships, Assistant Dean
Michael W. Langston
Professor of Practical Theology
Steve A. Johnson
Professor of Counseling
Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- Official transcripts for highest earned degree and any master’s degree work
- Church leader reference
- Application Essay (800 words total, typed)
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
Potential ministry opportunities for program graduates include:
- Pastoring a local congregation
- Serving as an assistant or associate pastor
- Leading a para-church or campus ministry team
- Leading an outreach or discipleship team
- Leading a marketplace ministry team