Master of Divinity

125 Credits

The Master’s Institute is called to equip the heart, head, and hands of pastors and leaders for the Church to continue the ministry of Jesus empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Master of Divinity program combines spiritual formation, academics, and leadership training for a holistic education designed to foster impactful and sustainable ministry.

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M.Div. Brochure
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Program Highlights:

  • Concurrent spiritual formation, biblical teaching, and leadership training curriculum for whole-person growth

  • Dynamic learning environment with live, online interaction and academic discussions

  • Finish in 3-6 years, depending on full-time or part-time enrollment

  • Participate as a local or distance student

  • Connect with other students during in-person community time in White Bear Lake, MN

Tuition:

Cost for the 2025-26 academic year is $210 per credit, but only 100 credits are paid during the program. 25 Ministry Formation credits are included in tuition. A $350 student fee and $100 library fee are due at the beginning of each academic year. A few scholarships are available each year. See additional tuition details HERE.

Program Details:

Students can expect a consistent weekly rhythm that integrates academic, spiritual, and pastoral formation:

  • Online academic seminars on Thursday and Friday mornings

  • Biblical exegesis course meets one hour each week

  • Spiritual formation group meets one hour each week

  • 15-hour/week internship in your ministry context

  • Weekly one-on-one mentoring and coaching

  • All students gather in person three to four times per year in White Bear Lake, MN for three to four days at a time

What Kind of Classes Will I Take?

Seminars meets online on Thursday and Friday mornings during the academic year (September through May). Students learn from and engage with faculty who are experienced ministers and experts in their field. Courses span one, two, or three weeks long and typically include pre-course readings and written assignments.

Interested in seeing what seminars are like? Most are available to audit! Check it out here.

    • Spiritual Formation Group (3 years)

    • Mentoring (3 years)

    • Silent Retreat (3 years)

    • Student as Mentor

    • Personal Spiritual Growth Design (2 years)

    • Contextual Leadership Training/Internship (3 years)

    *Note: Ministry Formation courses span the entire academic year

    • Scripture Practicum (year-long, 3 years)

    • Pentateuch

    • Prophets

    • Psalms

    • Synoptic Gospels

    • Pauline Epistles

    • Bible Electives

    • Ecumenical Creeds and Trinity

    • Confessional Faith

    • Law and Gospel

    • Theology of the Cross

    • The Sacraments

    • Theology Electives

    • Early Church History

    • Medieval and Reformation Church History

    • Modern Church History

    • Preaching

    • Worship Planning and Leading

    • Mission and Evangelism

    • Counseling

    • Weddings

    • Funerals

    • Organizational Leadership

    • Leadership Capstone Project

    • Theology Capstone Project

    • Bible Capstone Project

    • Electives

“The Lord has used MI to work in my life beyond what I could have expected. If you desire to grow in knowledge and intimacy with the Lord, MI has a unique anointing to foster that.”

— Larissa D., M.Div. Student