Master of Divinity Program

The Master of Divinity program is open to diocesan, religious, and lay students. This is a four-year program. The curriculum consists of four major areas: Sacred Scripture, Systematic Theology, Church History, Spiritual and Pastoral Theology, and Pastoral Studies.
“The Master of Divinity degree is the normative degree to prepare persons for ordained ministry and for general pastoral and religious leadership responsibilities in congregations and other settings. It is the required degree for admission to the Doctor of Ministry degree program, and the recommended first theological degree for admission to advanced programs oriented to theological research and teaching” (The Association of Theological Schools Bulletin 46, Part 1, 2005, p. 193).

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements are as follows:
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college;
• 18 credits in philosophy for non-ordination students and, in accord with the Program of
Priestly Formation, 30 credits for priestly formation candidates;

• 12 credits in undergraduate theology suitable for admission to the Master of Divinity program
as determined by the Admissions Committee;
• 2 credits in New Testament Greek;
• Non-ordination students are required to have a personal interview with the Academic Dean
and to submit three letters of recommendations, at least one of which must be from a person
who knows their academic ability;
• In some circumstances, the Admissions Committee may permit a candidate to correct
deficiencies after admission.

Degree Requirements