Seventh-day Adventist
Theological Seminary

MASTER OF DIVINITY

DESCRIPTION

  • Are you seeking a lifetime of service to the Lord? The Master of Divinity is a professional graduate program that addresses every area of preparation you’ll need to build the knowledge, character, and skills to serve God as a minister in a variety of fields.
  • The MDiv program is built on the solid foundation of Scripture and the uncompromising academic excellence of an internationally recognized faculty. Our scholarship, with an integrated practical program, intentionally connects theory and praxis to develop the heart and mind of each student.
  • Engage new models of ministry and transform your ministry with Andrews’s world-class faculty.
  • You bring commitment. We provide the experience.

POINTS OF DISTINCTION

  • Flexible: Andrews’ MDiv is more accessible than ever. Many courses are available online and incoming students can enroll in the hybrid program which gives you the flexibility to start or finish from the comfort of your home. Complete up to 50% of your degree online.
  • Affordable: Andrews’ MDiv offers the highest quality of education at a highly reduced rate.
  • Diverse: Andrews University is one of the most diverse universities in the country. This diversity is reflected strongly in the MDiv program.
    • Andrews University was Ranked #1 for Ethnic Diversity in the 2018 'U.S. News Best Colleges' edition.
    • Students from around the world come together to study, learn, grow, and minister together. You will form friendships and have your mind expanded as you hear global perspectives.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM LENGTH

  • The MDiv is 78 degree credits, plus any necessary prerequisite courses.
  • If studying full-time/year-round, the program can be completed in 6-7 semesters, but planning for an additional semester allows for more flexibility.

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COURSE DELIVERY FORMAT

  • Various options are available including in-person, online and intensives. 50% of total credits must be obtained in on-campus classes.

PROGRAM ENTRY

  • Begin your studies in August, January, or May.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREREQUISITES

  • Students who have not previously taken the following classes on the undergraduate level must fulfill the following prerequisites, all of which may be taken either at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary or at the undergraduate level.

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  • Greek and Biblical Hebrew language intermediate level proficiency must be accomplished through placement exam or by passing both the beginning and intermediate level classes of each language.
    • Any student who wishes to take a biblical language placement exam must take at least one of the exams in May or August of the year they enroll in seminary. If the student wishes to take the exam for the second language it must be taken before the start of their second year in seminary.
    • Find more details about the placement exams in the drop-down information on this page.
  • Students who have passed a basic course in pastoral ministry from an accredited Seventh-day Adventist undergraduate institution, or whose hiring/sponsoring organization can provide proof of at least two years of pastoral employment via their service record may be exempted from PATH552.
  • THST 605 is a prerequisite course only for students in concentrations or dual degrees that require an advanced ethics course.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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