The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is a three year professional degree that prepares individuals for ministry in pastoral and non-pastoral positions. This degree, which usually is a terminal program, may also be preliminary to further study toward a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree. The M.Div. degree helps prepare pastors and teachers for evangelical Christian church ministry to assist them in leading and teaching a congregation or other group in growth, maturity, and outreach to the world around them.