Language of this entry |
English (UK, International) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
Master of Divinity |
Type of Training |
Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
Reference Number |
M.Div. |
Description |
Master of Divinity is a three year residential program offered for candidates who wish to be trained for fulltime Christian Service. Those applying for M.Div. should have completed a minimum of an accredited Bachelors Degree in any discipline.
The program provides well rounded foundation for full time Christian ministry as well as for further theological education. |
Keywords |
Master of Divinity, Theology, Youth Ministry, Children's Ministry, |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (UK, International); English (USA) |
Other Languages |
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Country and region where programme is available |
India / Countrywide |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Ethics; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Children's Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Women's Ministry; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Missionary Team Care and Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Ministry to Non-Literate People; Mission and Evangelism / Bible Translation; Mission and Evangelism / Short-Term Mission |
Residential/Non Residential |
Residential |
Full-time or Part-time |
Full-time |
Level |
Masters |
Cost Range |
US$100,000 or more |
Actual Cost |
$1500 - $2000 per annum |
Bursaries/scholarships available |
No |
Actual Length |
Three years |
Average hours of study per week |
22 |
Methods of instruction |
Lectures, Personal research, internet, mentoring, prayer times, internship, community living, practicum, teamwork, etc. |
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
40% |
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
20% |
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
40% |
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
300 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
University accredited/affiliated Bachelors degree in any discipline |
Other Prerequisites |
Working knowledge in English language |
Qualifications gained |
Master of Divinity |
Qualifications this programme is part of |
- |
Programme Accredited by |
ATA (Asia) |
Other Accrediting Bodies |
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