Master of Divinity (MDiv) | Denver Seminary

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Engage your faith in Denver Seminary’s Master of Divinity program

Our Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree program provides foundational biblical and theological studies and practical skills to prepare you for faithful and effective ministry.

At 79 credit hours, this program offers the broadest and deepest preparation for ministry and can be completed in three to four years of full-time study. Courses are conveniently offered on-site at both our locations, online, or in a hybrid format, which allows students to pursue their education alongside other work and ministry commitments.

You’ll receive a rigorous academic education, intentional mentorship, and practical training from our world-class faculty who are active in their fields as ministry leaders, scholars, speakers, and authors. Additionally, as an MDiv student you’ll benefit from our self-directed Training and Mentoring program that provides a focused mentoring experience designed to build deeper character and develop professional skills.

What can you do with a Master of Divinity Degree?

The MDiv program prepares men and women to serve and lead in a variety of Christian ministry roles such as pastors, missionaries, church planters, chaplains, and parachurch ministry staff. The degree is also for those seeking positions that require ordination or for those who plan to go on to doctoral-level studies. Alumni of our MDiv program have gone on to serve in a broad range of ministry contexts such as Wycliffe Bible Translators USA, Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru), the United States Air Force, and local churches across the country.

Learn the difference between a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology.

What will I study?

The MDiv degree program consists of 61 credit hours of core curriculum that includes essential courses on biblical studies, Christian thought, ministry leadership, mentored formation, and biblical languages. Additionally, as a student in the MDiv program, you have 18 credit hours of open courses.

You can keep your studies focused in a variety of areas by declaring no concentration or you can choose one of ten optional concentrations to tailor your studies based on vocational interests.

Choose from these optional concentrations:

Quick Facts

79 credit hours

Available in Denver, Washington DC, fully online, or hybrid

Our students represent over
50 denominations

Complete in 3 to 4 years (full-time study)

Choose from
10 concentrations (optional)

Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools

Student Experience: MDiv Program

“The best parts of attending Denver Seminary are the incredible community and the incredible support that we get. The faculty and staff genuinely care about the students holistically as people who are here to learn and to grow in relationship with Christ.”

Matthew Shinn, MDiv