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College of Christian Studies
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
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Program Overview
The Master of Divinity prepares you for the ministry, as well as for doctoral studies in ministry and theology. You’ll learn how to accurately interpret scripture passages, use the biblical languages for greater understanding, and integrate theological truth with ministry effectiveness. Your courses will help you learn how to relate to people, organize a church, manage staff, and oversee a budget. The program also includes an internship, during which you’ll gain hands-on experience at a church. Upon program completion, you’ll be prepared for roles like senior or associate pastor, youth minister, children’s minister, worship leader, hospital chaplain, military chaplain, and mission worker.
Your classes, like Preaching, will teach students how to develop a sermon from its idea and structure to its delivery. Our sequence of leadership courses helps you learn how to relate to people, organize a church, manage staff, and oversee a budget. The program also includes an internship, during which you can work at a church alongside a senior pastor, music minister, or youth minister to get hands-on training.
When you graduate from this program you will be equipped for a career as a pastor, missionary, church staff member, denominational leader, or teacher. You will also be ready for graduate school if you choose to pursue a Ph.D. or D.Min. degree.
Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
75
Program Type: Master’s
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Dr. Kris Barnett
Class Format: Online
Program Duration: 3 Years
Start Date: Fall: August & October | Spring: January & March | Summer: May & June
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official undergraduate transcripts from a regionally accredited institution are required during the application is required during the application process for this program (a GRE may be required if the undergraduate degree is not from a regionally accredited university). If graduate work has been completed, submit official graduate transcripts as well.
- Application Deadline
The application deadline is two (2) weeks before a term start date.
Career Outcomes
*Salary estimates are sourced from Lightcast.
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Why AU?
Our highly qualified and experienced professors view their roles as more than teaching. They want to see you go into the world and ministry, share the gospel, and see lives transformed. Beyond seeing you complete your degree, our faculty’s heartfelt goal is to see God work in and through you.
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