The Master of Divinity In-Service Track, offered through the Continuing Education Program, requires that applicants: demonstrate involvement in ministry and satisfy standard admission requirements. The equivalent of one year of residency (27 credits) at the Springfield, Missouri, campus is required. Program participants may take up to one-third of their courses (27 credits) through the DLC program

The M.Div. In-Service Track is a 78-credit degree, which does not allow for course reduction. A prerequisite for the M.Div. In-Service Track is one year of Greek or its equivalent, which may be taken in addition to the degree credits required. In addition to the general requirements for graduation, participants must complete a field-based research project that applies biblical and professional research to a specific context of ministry.

The M.Div. In-Service Track curriculum is identical to that of the resident M.Div. to provide a seamless approach to integrative learning regardless of the geographic context in which the participant studies. The requirements for this degree as stated in the catalog will remain for the duration of the student’s program.