Master of Divinity
Now offered online, on campus, or both!
ANSWER THE CALL WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR COMMUNITY
You can now earn your Master of Divinity degree 100% online with synchronous and asynchronous classes! Obtain the same high-caliber education from our renowned faculty with classes that you can take from anywhere in the world!
“As a full-time pastor who finished my MA 13 years ago, I’ve been greatly refreshed by taking online classes at TEDS again. The content has sharpened my mind and encouraged my heart, and I’ve been able to apply what I’ve been learning instantly in my ministry.”
—Curtis Romig, TEDS alumnus and current student
WHAT IS AN MDIV DEGREE?
Our MDiv is designed to give comprehensive biblical, theological, cultural, and practical training to those seeking to prepare for Christian ministry or academic leadership wrapped within the context of Trinity’s broadly evangelical framework.
Why study for the Master of Divinity at TEDS?
WHERE CAN THIS DEGREE TAKE ME?
MDiv alumni have gone on to a wide variety of vocational pursuits, including pastors, denominational leaders, scholars, authors, community development leaders, and missionary workers in many different contexts locally, nationally, and globally. The MDiv is the prerequisite degree for Doctor of Ministry (DMin) programs and is the recommended graduate degree for those intending to pursue advanced theological study (usually at the ThM or PhD levels).
OTHER OPTIONS
MA/Theological Studies and the MDiv
TEDS students who have completed the MA/Theological Studies may apply all hours to an MDiv. Since the entire MA/TS can be earned at our Extension Sites, and courses may be taken online, this is a great way to complete a significant portion of the MDiv. Talk to an admissions counselor for more information.
Multiple Masters Programs
Students in the Master of Divinity (MDiv) or Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MA/TS) can add a Master of Arts in Bioethics without substantially lengthening their program of study. Learn More here.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR ADMISSION TO THIS PROGRAM?
Specific to the MDiv are the following general prerequisites; see full prerequisites for further specific details:
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is preferred, though not necessarily required.
- Scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) are required if your GPA is less than 2.5 or if the Admissions Office requests them.
- A demonstrated working knowledge of the English Bible (this can be demonstrated after admission through either some specific coursework or the Standard Bible Content Test).
- Applicants with prior Greek or Hebrew experience may be able to take the Greek Proficiency Exam or the Hebrew Proficiency Exam; these allow you to place further along in the language courses. You don’t need to know Greek or Hebrew to be accepted into the MDiv; we will teach you! Both students who have taken Greek and students who have not taken Greek can be accepted to the MDiv. However, your beginning coursework will change depending on whether you can pass the proficiency exam immediately or need to take Greek courses.
– If you have experience with Koine Greek, you should review on your own and take the exam as early as possible. You may be placed further along in the Greek Exegesis sequence, or you may be placed in a one-semester remedial course. (The one-semester remedial course may be a good idea even if you pass the exam!)
– If you have no prior experience with Greek, don’t worry! You’ll most likely need to take undergraduate-level Greek courses here at Trinity that you must pass before entering the MDiv exegesis sequence. It’s important to note that these courses are considered prerequisite courses and therefore do not apply to your actual MDiv hours.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Master Of Divinity (87 hours)
Scripture and Interpretation (35 hours) |
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| Course | Title | Credits |
| ID 5000 | Biblical Theology and Interpretation | 3 hours |
| NT 5251 | Greek Exegesis I | 2 hours |
| NT 5252 | Greek Exegesis II | 2 hours |
| NT 5253 | Exegesis for Preaching | 2 hours |
| NT 6251 | Interpreting the Synoptics and Acts | 3 hours |
| NT 6252 | Interpreting Paul and General Epistles | 3 hours |
| NT 6253 | Interpreting Johannine Literature | 2 hours |
| OT 5240 | Elementary Hebrew I | 3 hours |
| OT 5241 | Elementary Hebrew II | 3 hours |
| OT 5242 |
Hebrew Exegesis | 3 hours |
| OT 6251 | Interpreting the Pentateuch and Former Prophets | 3 hours |
| OT 6252 | Interpreting the Latter Prophets | 3 hours |
| OT 6253 | Interpreting the Writings | 3 hours |
Theology and Tradition (18 hours) |
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| Course | Title | Credits |
| CH 5051 | History of Christianity I | 3 hours |
| CH 5052 (or) CH 5060 | History of Christianity II (or) American Church History | 3 hours |
| ST 5201 | Theology I: The God of the Gospel | 3 hours |
| ST 5202 | Theology II: The Gospel of God | 3 hours |
| ST 7200 | Theological Ethics | 3 hours |
| Various | Advanced Theological Course: Choose from ST 8200, ST 8210, ST 8211, ST 8212, ST 8213, ST 8213, ST 8214, ST 8215, ST 8220, ST 8221, ST 8222, ST 8223 | 3 hours |
Worldview and Culture (8 hours) |
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| Course | Title | Credits |
| ME 5000 | Foundations of Christian Mission | 2 hours |
| ME 5001 | Foundations of Evangelism | 2 hours |
| PR 5600 | Christian Faith and Contemporary Challenges | 2 hours |
| ID 6500 | Understanding the Social and Cultural Contexts of Ministry | 2 hour |
Ministries and Practices (17 hours) |
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| Course | Title | Credits |
| PT 5100 | Spiritual Formation for Ministry | 2 hours |
| CM 5000 | Intro to Counseling Ministries | 2 hours |
| CM 6000 | Issues in Counseling Ministry | 1 hour |
| EM 5100 | Leadership and Educational Ministry | 3 hours |
| HM 6200–6201 | Theology and Methodology of Biblical Preaching/Lab | 2 hours |
| PT 7250 | Christian Worship and Pastoral Practices | 3 hours |
| HM 7000 | Preaching the Old Testament | 1 hour |
| PT 7481 | Internship I | 3 hours |
| Formation Group |
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| Formation Group (2 semesters, recommended during first two semesters) | ||
Degree Tracks (9 hours) |
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| Choose one of the following tracks: | ||
Church and Parachurch Ministry |
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| Course | Title | Credits |
| PT 7481–7482 | Internship II, or PT 7482 (2hr), PT 7483 (2hr) if completing internship over 3 semesters |
3 hours |
| Various | Electives | 6 hours |
Academic Ministry |
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| Course | Title | Credits |
| ID 8100 | Scholarship & the Christian Mind | 3 hours |
| Various | Electives: 7000 or above | 6 hours |
INTERNSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
MDiv Academic Scholarship Program
The TEDS Academic Scholarship Program is our highest and most prestigious scholarship. This is for new incoming Master of Divinity students who have demonstrated academic excellence, ministerial service, and potential for leadership.
