The Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree prepares qualified persons to be effective Christian ministers and church leaders who will use their gifts and knowledge in proclaiming the gospel, strengthening the church, and serving humanity. The program seeks to prepare students for professions in ministry and further opportunities by preparation for admission to more advanced studies such as the Master of Divinity degree program. The Master of Divinity is biblical in orientation with exposure to theological and historical studies.

The program is designed to prepare students for professions in ministry and for further opportunities by preparation for admission to the Doctor of Ministry or other advanced studies. The curriculum and experience in this program promote effective Christian service that is scholarly; yet, practical and relevant to contemporary life for the communities in which graduates will serve. Students in the MDiv Degree program will be mentored in ways to conduct themselves and to relate to others that is spiritually mature and morally sensitive.

Upon completion of the Master of Divinity Program the graduates will have:

1. Effective preparation for Christian ministry and leadership responsibilities in congregations and other settings;
2. The ability to use the biblical text and theological and historical studies to enrich the spiritual life of others;
3. The skills to minister in an effective manner in the culture in which the graduate must live;
4. The means by which one may grow morally and spiritually, and by which one may lead others in positive spiritual formation in the likeness of Jesus Christ;
5. The scholarly, theological and reflective foundation that will provide the basis for admission into more advanced studies such as the DMin degree.