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The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) equips men and women to engage in Gospel-centered leadership roles,
such as pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, teaching, and missions. As the M.Div. is the most recognizable
seminary degree in the United States, it presents graduates with the greatest number of open doors
for ministry opportunities and serves as a requirement for ordination for some Christian denominations.
M.Div. training is often a requirement for admission to doctoral programs that focus on ministry
or theology.
What makes the Western Seminary M.Div. unique?
- An emphasis on Gospel-centrality for spiritual formation, theological understanding,
and ministry practice
- Students create their own statement of faith, rather than adopting the seminary’s doctrinal
position
- Four
semesters of Mentored Field Ministry, experiencing challenge and success in serving
real people, all under the supervision of an seasoned ministry practitioner
- Specialized training in Hebrew and Greek languages through one of two tracks:
- Traditional to
acquire full comprehension of the language
- Functional to utilize software
tools to aid in translation and exegesis
- Journey to either Israel or Greece and Turkey on faculty-led study
tours for elective credit
M.Div. Curriculum
View courses and course descriptions
Accessible Scheduling
The M.Div. may be completed in three years’ time through conventional courses on any of
our campuses. Students who live at a distance may also complete their training without the need
to relocate or leave their ministry context through the following scheduling options, though their
completion timeframe may be extended:
| Monday Track |
Students complete their
training in just one day of class on campus per week. |
| In-Ministry
Track |
The In-Ministry Track combines 60 credits of online learning with
8 weeklong trips to campus for live courses. |
| Online
Courses |
Add flexibility to your schedule by taking up to 60 credits online
with support from course mentors. Choose from 80 courses in any semester. |
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution
- A
cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher
- A completed application for admission
and all admissions materials
If an applicant does not meet one of these requirements, we invite them to contact an enrollment
counselor to explore alternative admission options.
“Western is a place where real leaders train real leaders for real ministry in the real world. It’s a place where the heart of ministry isn't lost in the academia, nor is the love of Christ diminished in study.”
Lance Hahn, Senior Pastor of Bridgeway Church
Rocklin, California
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