Online Learning - Degree Programs
Professional Master's Degrees
The School of Divinity offers the following professional master's degree programs partially online. There are some residential requirements.
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Practical Theology
Total of 60 credit hours: 30 online credits¹ plus 30 modular or residential credits²
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) – (Concentration: Practical Theology)
Total of 90 credit hours: 60 online credits¹ plus 30 modular or residential credits²
Academic Master's Degrees
The School of Divinity also offers the following academic master's degree programs fully online. There are no residential requirements.
Master of Arts (M.A.) – (Concentration: English Bible)
Total of 60 credit hours
Master of Arts (M.A.) – (Concentration: Christian Doctrine & History)
Total of 60 credit hours
Master of Arts (M.A.) – (Concentration: New Testament)
Total of 60 credit hours
Master of Arts (M.A.) – (Concentration: Old Testament)
Total of 60 credit hours
Master of Arts (M.A.) – (Concentration: Biblical Interpretation/Pre-Doctoral Studies)
Total of 72 credit hours
Doctoral Degrees
The School of Divinity also offers Doctoral programs that allow students to remain in their current context and do not require relocation. The course work for both doctoral programs are taught through modular courses and abbreviated residencies.
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)²
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)²
[1] Online courses offer the same content as residential courses through the use of cutting-edge technology. By incorporating Blackboard, an Internet educational delivery platform, students can download course content, participate in class discussions and attend live sessions in a virtual classroom.
[2] Modular Courses allow students to complete the residential requirements of their degree by attending class on campus, typically one week or two weekends. The Ph.D. courses are offered in an abbreviated residency format of two or four weeks in length. Most modular courses have pre and post session assignments that are assigned and delivered online.
