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Divinity

Master’s
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Explore your God-given calling while elevating your ministry at North Greenville University.

100%
Online | Don’t Stop Life to Study
Biblically faithful & personally flexible. That’s your education—elevated.
36
Months to Complete
75 credit program tailored to speed through or go slower if life gets too hectic—that’s convenient.
5
Start Dates
Your schedule might not align with ours. That’s why we offer five separate start dates each year. Your studies on your time, at NGU.

God’s Glory. Your Calling.

You shouldn’t have to choose between academic growth and practical ministry. That’s why our Master of Divinity program integrates an in-class curriculum with real-world impact. Explore classical theological and biblical frameworks in Old Testament, New Testament, and biblical interpretation. Engage applied disciplines such as evangelism, missions, discipleship, and spiritual formation.

Prepare for meaningful ministry and increase your impact as a Christian leader who makes a difference. Pastor, church planter, missionary, missions director, parachurch minister, and more. Elevate your calling with a Master of Divinity at North Greenville University.

  • Biblical and Theological Concentration
  • Counseling and Pastoral Concentration
  • General Concentration

What Can I Do with a Master of Divinity?

Pursuing a divinity degree is a pathway to deepening your understanding of theology, spirituality, and religious studies. It is a journey of intellectual and spiritual exploration, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to engage in meaningful religious leadership, pastoral care, and community service.

By studying sacred texts, theological doctrines, and the history of religions, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of faith tradition and develop the ability to engage with complex religious and ethical issues. Embrace the opportunity to serve as a religious leader, guide others in their spiritual journeys, foster dialogue, and contribute to the well-being of communities through the application of theological insights and compassionate service.

Chaplain

Church Administrator

Missionary

Pastor

Religious Educator

Theologian

Study Ministry from a Biblical Perspective

  • Degree Requirements

    Hermeneutics
    Church History 1: Early Church to Pre-Reformation
    Church History 2: The Protestant Reformation to the Modern Church
    Spiritual Formation
    Introduction to Evangelism
    Servant Leadership
    Basic Pastoral Counseling
    Old Testament Survey
    New Testament Survey
    Systematic Theology 1
    Systematic Theology 2

  • Major Elective Options

    Historical/Theological/Ethical Elective
    Practical Elective
    Biblical Studies – Complete four Biblical Studies courses. Must complete at least one Old Testament course and one New Testament course at the 4000-level.

Ministry Beside Experienced & Faithful Disciplers

Jeff Rankin, PhD
Acting Dean, College of Christian Studies
Matthew Wireman, PhD
Program Director for Online Christian Ministries
Allen McWhite, PhD
Department Chair, Intercultural Studies
Stephen G. Crouse, PhD
Senior Campus Pastor
Curtis K. Horn Jr., PhD
Professor, Christian Studies
Michael Landrum, DMin
Department Chair, Youth Ministry
Donny R. Mathis II, PhD
Professor, Christian Studies
Frankie J. Melton, Jr., PhD
Associate Professor, Christian Studies
Bill W. Murray, PhD
Professor, Christian Studies
Thomas Willoughby, PhD
Associate Professor, Christian Studies
Dallas Vandiver, PhD
Assistant Vice-President, Student Ministries
Matthew Hirt, PhD
Assistant Professor, Intercultural Studies
Joshua J. Styles, JD
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

Have Questions about the Master of Divinity Graduate Program?

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Larry McDonald, PhD

Associate Provost for Graduate Studies
larry.mcdonald@ngu.edu

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