PROGRAM START DATES
Fall 2023
Classes start on Oct. 25, 2023
Spring 2024
Classes start on Jan. 16 and Mar. 13, 2024
Format
- Online - 7 Week Courses
Credit Hours
- 75 WITH UP TO 66% OF CREDIT HOURS TRANSFERABLE
Association of Theological Schools (ATS)
Master of Divinity
Expand Your MInistry Effectiveness With a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Online Degree
You have been called to ministry. Now prepare to be sent. The Master of Divinity online degree program at Cornerstone Theological Seminary will equip you with the necessary tools that you will use throughout your lifelong ministry with God’s people. Cornerstone’s M.Div. program partners with the church to educate and equip called persons to effectively prepare them to be sent to lovingly lead and serve Christian ministries and spread the gospel throughout the world.
- Deeply explore core foundations such as Biblical exegesis in Greek and Hebrew languages, Biblical theology and hermeneutical principles, intensive studies in the Old and New Testaments, systematic theology, and church history.
- Cultivate robust ministry theology applications and engagement such as preaching, evangelism, discipleship, praying, pastoral care, and leadership skills.
- Learn with respected professors, scholars and theologians who excel in their Biblical and theological disciplines and are also active pastors, elders, and ministry leaders in their churches. Each experienced the journey, like you, from being called to being sent in effective church ministry.
- Generous scholarships and aid are available to help you finish your degree.
- 100% online courses* to allow you to continue in your ministry. No GRE required.
- One of the most affordable degree programs available per credit hour.
- Course formats are 7 weeks. Language courses and ministry residency practical training courses are 15 weeks.
Why Choose An Affordable, Accredited Online M.Div. Degree from Cornerstone Theological Seminary?
Character, Competency, Compassion.
For over 80 years, Cornerstone Theological Seminary has built an outstanding reputation for equipping pastors, scholars, teachers, theologians, military chaplains, and ministry leaders as servants of Christ’s Church to lead communities with character, competency, and compassion. The seminary unwaveringly embraces Biblical Scripture which is central to Cornerstone University and the seminary’s foundational statements and doctrinal confession, honoring God’s vision of the world.
A decades-long partner and resource to churches and pastors, Cornerstone Theological Seminary is accredited by the respected Association of Theological Schools (ATS),* and Cornerstone University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Cornerstone offers over 75 in-demand degrees that can enhance your theological training by preparing you for bold, influential ministry effectiveness, a doctoral degree, or offer specializations that meet your specific Christian ministry training needs to bring the gospel to life in your community.
Join the Cornerstone Theological Seminary community. Start your online M.Div. today!
Knowledgeable, passionate advisers are ready to guide you from application to graduation! A respected Master of Divinity degree can elevate your ministry and community impact:
- Courses are offered 100% online to fit your busy ministry life.
- Transfer up to 66% credit hours out of the degree total.
- Tuition is priced for affordability compared to other private nonprofit universities and seminaries, ensuring that a degree can fit your budget.
- Experience one-on-one faculty support from current theologians, pastors and real-world ministry leaders.
- Free student support resources are available—including writing, math, spiritual and mental health services, and more—to provide holistic support!
*The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada accredits Cornerstone Theological Seminary.
Admission Requirements
- Application
- A completed bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.7 GPA from an accredited institution
- Official college and/or military transcripts
- No GMAT required
Courses
The M.Div. program at CTS is designed to transform your heart and mind for a life of ministry through a rigorous academic and spiritual formation process. M.Div. students will earn 75 credit hours in the following subjects.
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Faculty
The M.Div. faculty at CTS have decades of teaching and ministry experience and are prepared to both teach you and mentor you as you prepare to serve faithfully in God’s church.
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The Master of Divinity at Cornerstone Theological Seminary is one of several ministry-focused programs at CTS. Take a look at the other related programs at CTS.