The Master of Divinity (MDiv) program offers a three-year professional degree with the primary purpose of equipping persons for competent leadership in various forms of ministry in congregations and other religious institutions. There are two main delivery systems by which students may earn the Master of Divinity degree, the more Traditional Hour (TH) Program and the Non-Traditional Program (NTH). The TH Program is divided into four terms: Fall (12 weeks), Winter Session (3 weeks), Spring (12 weeks), and May Session (3 weeks). Students in the TH program take classes during the day, Tuesday through Friday.

The NTH school year is divided into four terms of 10 weeks each: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Classes are held Friday (6:30 to 10:30 pm) and Saturday (8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with  chapel at 8:30-9:30 am).  Evening courses are also offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to10:30 p.m. A full-time TH student is expected to average 15-quarter hours (three courses) of work in each of the fall and the spring terms, and five hours (one course) in each of the winter and the May sessions.  A full-time student in the NTH program is expected to average 10 hours (two courses) of work in each of the four terms.  Expected are overloads caused by year long courses like Field Education and Spiritual Formation for Ministry.  

The type of funding a student is eligible to receive depends on several factors.  All students are therefore asked to complete a need-analysis document known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are encouraged to submit this form early (even before actual admission). If you have questions regarding financial aid please contact the Coordinator of Graduate Financial Aid at (804) 354-5924.

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For more information regarding the Master of Divinity Program or any of our academic programs please contact the Coordinator of Graduate Admissions at 804-257-5724.