The Master of Divinity program is recommended as the basic training for Adventist ministry by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and the North American Division. It is a three-year professional program beginning in the summer or autumn semester of each year. A Master of Divinity requires on-campus residency, but the InMinistry MDiv option allows students to experience work-embedded theological education prior to their arrival on the Andrews campus. Pre-requisites such as placement tests and language proficiency are delayed until the on-campus residency.

Delivery Method: The InMinistry MDiv provides up to 1/3 of the MDiv program via ‘live’ intensives and distance learning courses over three years.

InMinistry is a vast departure from traditional classroom learning models, with motivation arising from the context of actual ministry application rather than from competition from other students. This means you and your ministry setting ARE the driving force in your own learning. We encourage participants to:

• Expect Challenge: InMinistry students experience unique challenges relating to time management, priorities, punctuality, and conflicting expectations.
• Recognize Your Position: There may be differences in priority expectation between being an Associate, and being THE pastor of a church(es).
• Don't Wait: Procrastinating on your InMinistry coursework will result in compounding stress and frustration.
• Learn to Multi-task: a key of ministry reality
• Communicate! Stay in touch with fellow travelers and professors.
• Expect Flexibility: of yourself and InMinistry
• Solve Problems: Commit to resolving questions and confusion ASAP!