Master of Divinity
The M.Div., a three-year degree program, prepares individuals for ordained ministry in the Church and for vocations in Pastoral, teaching, agency, governing body, or ecumenical staff ministries as well as ministries of social service and chaplaincy.
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Distribution of Courses and Faculty
The Master of Divinity degree is awarded for successful completion of an approved 27-unit course of studies which include academic, field-based, and integrative studies in the fields of Bible, History, Theology and Ethics, Ministry.
Integrative Courses: two courses
• I-301 Pilgrimage in Faithfulness
• I-302 Leadership Amidst Diversity
Biblical Studies: five courses
• B-300 Introduction to Biblical Studies
• At least two courses each in Old Testament and New Testament. Hebrew Exegesis I and II and Greek Exegesis I and II may only be counted as free electives, not as biblical studies requirements.
Church History: three courses
• H-300/301 History Survey I / II required
Theology: three courses
• T-300 Introduction to Christian Theology required
Christian Ethics: one course
• 3-300 Introduction to Christian Ethics required
Ministries: six courses
• Min-404/405 Reflection on Ministry required.
Combined with Experiential Education and Field Studies
Free Electives: seven courses
All Masters level students are required to take a six-hour workshop on preventing clergy sexual misconduct before graduation. Students in the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Ministry programs must take the workshop before beginning field studies.
Admission to the Program
Prospective students seeking admission to the Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, or the Master of Arts in Ministry programs at McCormick must meet the following requirements:
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited institution or Bachelor’s equivalent (ask our admissions rep about BA equivalency requirements).
Maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 system in post-secondary education.
Exhibit readiness and aptitude for graduate study attested by an academic reference and autobiographical statement.
Possess a commitment to emotional health and spiritual formation as attested by personal and church references.
Display evidence of a commitment to the values and principles upon which the McCormick community is based.
Tuition/Investment
The tuition for entering students at the master’s level of study at McCormick is $960 per course.
(Tuition is subject to change annually)