The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is a professional degree designed to equip students for vocational Christian service. It is the degree typically required of those seeking ordination in Christian ministry. The program is designed with both balance and breadth in mind-students receive a solid and well-balanced foundation in biblical and theological studies as well as an opportunity to develop specific areas of ministry.

Anticipated Outcomes

1. Articulate an evangelical theology that demonstrably arises out of Scripture and finds expression in all areas of life and ministry.
2. Be equipped for serving in the local church and its global mission.
3. Be recognized as a mature disciple of Jesus Christ.

M.Div. graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a capacity to guide individuals and congregations in their spiritual development.
2. Demonstrate a capacity to preach sermons using a sound homiletical method.
3. Demonstrate a capacity to lead within the local church in carrying out its mission with both theological sophistication and cultural awareness.

Graduation Requirements

• Complete the 90 credit hour program of studies as outlined
• Achieve a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative grade point average on a 4.00 scale
• Complete at least 30 hours of this program through Briercrest
• Successfully complete a Portfolio and Interview
• Receive the recommendation of the seminary faculty
• Complete all program requirements within nine years after beginning studies
• Meet all financial obligations to the seminary
• Fulfill all academic and financial requirements

Degree Requirements (90 credit hours)
 

Core (12 credit hours)

In consultation with the Program Coordinator, students choose one course from each of the following four areas of study:

*May include CM 600 Spiritual Formation for Ministry, CM 601 Philosophy and Foundation for Ministry; LE 605 Personal and Service Development

Bible/Theology/History (33 credit hours)
 

Christian Ministry (27 credit hours)
 

Electives (18 credit hours)