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Master of Divinity Degree Program

Master of Arts Degree Program

Master of Theology Degree

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree required for admission

A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent received from a regionally accredited college or university

A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent received from a regionally accredited college or university

An M.Div. or M.A. or its equivalent from an accredited theological school 

An M.Div. or M.A. in theology, biblical studies, history or the arts of ministry, or bachelor of divinity or its equivalent from an accredited theological school 

Number of courses in program

25

14 or 16

6

13

Residency Requirements

At least 8

Vary by concentration from 3 to 6 courses taken on campus

Writing project

N/A

Capstone

Thesis

Dissertation

Language Examinations

No

No

Yes

Yes

Time limit to complete program

8 years

5 years

5 years

7 years

Time limit for Jubilee Scholarship

6 years

4 years

2 years

4 years (separate Scholarship)