Master of Divinity
Do you find yourself wanting more ministry training... Do you find yourself thinking about going to seminary... Then bethel Seminary has a solution for you. Through Bethel's InMinistry program, you can earn a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree without putting your current ministry on hold and without relocating. The InMinistry program uses a "distributive" learning model, which incorporates both traditional classroom experiences along with distance "e-learning" to create a rich learning experience. By coming to one of Bethel's campuses (currently St. Paul or San Diego) twice a year for two weeks and completing course work at a distance, students can finish a Master of Divinity degree in about 5 years. (Start dates for the M.Div. Program are available on the new web page for the Registrar's Office by clicking on the following link: Quarter & Intensive Schedules. Under the heading, "Quarter and Intensive Schedule," select an Academic Year. See "MDiv (new start)" on the schedule for new start dates.)
The Master of Divinity program is designed to provide a balanced background of studies, with courses taken from each of the departments of study. The aim of the program is to guide students in a process of growth through cognitive studies, skill courses and experiences, selfassessment measures, counseling, and community life that leads to selfunderstanding and spiritual maturity. Such preparation should also develop an attitude that learning and growth are a lifelong process.
The M.Div. degree is designed to train persons for professional ministry in the church (e.g., pastor, missionary, chaplain, denominational minister, parachurch leader). It seeks to graduate people who have knowledge and experience of the Christian faith, who give evidence of emotional and spiritual maturity, who relate to others with integrity, who possess skills for ministry, and who meet the educational requirements for ordination. Specifically, it seeks to develop leaders who:
- understand the contents of the Old and New Testaments, and have the ability to interpret the Scriptures using appropriate methods;
- have knowledge of the history and theology of the church;
- are able to formulate their own theological positions with awareness of past and present alternatives;
- are committed to the evangelism and discipleship of all peoples within those peoples' own cultural contexts;
- are sensitive to ethical problems and oppose social injustice;
- understand and are skilled in preaching, evangelism, teaching, and counseling;
- are able to develop, administer, and evaluate programs and ministries;
- model the practice of prayer, worship, a servant attitude, and personal discipleship; and
- are able to function as lifelong learners.
(For information on how the InMinistry program works, please see "About Us.")
- Introduction
- Student Testimonies
- Courses
- Requirements
- More Information
- Start Dates - Start dates for the M.Div. Program are available on the new web page for the Registrar's Office by clicking on the following link: Quarter & Intensive Schedules. Under the heading, "Quarter and Intensive Schedule," select an Academic Year. See "MDiv (new start)" on the Quarter & Intensive Schedule for new start dates.
