For graduate-level theological institutions, the Master of Divinity (MDiv, magister divinitatis in Latin) is the first professional degree of the pastoral profession in North America.

The three-year, full-time master of divinity program combines rigorous intellectual scholarship with real-world leadership experience in chaplaincy and ministry.

Explore Candler's Master of Divinity (MDiv) program, a transformative program for those seeking ministry, academic growth, and social change.

Admission into the MDiv Program is offered on a yearly application cycle. The application usually opens in September and has three application deadlines: one in early January, early April, and …

Jan 6, 2026 · What is the difference between a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theology? An MDiv program is a well-known graduate degree that is often pursued by aspiring pastors and …

The foundational professional degree for ministry, the Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree program equips you to answer God’s call while providing the flexibility to pursue your own specific …

Duke Divinity’s highly regarded Master of Divinity degree has trained church leaders for nearly 100 years, and now through the hybrid delivery model you can have that preparation from …

The degree of Master of Divinity (M.Div.) certifies completion of a program of theological studies designed primarily, although not exclusively, to prepare you for ordination to the Christian …

The Master of Divinity generally draws students desiring to enter full-time vocational or bi-vocational ministry. The student body is made up of a diverse group of people from different …

Recognizing the need for diverse approaches to training today’s religious leaders, the School of Theology offers a Master of Divinity (MDiv) program with three flexible tracks that allow …