Overview

The Master of Divinity at Samford University is the flagship degree of Beeson Divinity School. It combines academic and practical training to prepare students for full-time ministry. This degree offers a balanced curriculum of biblical studies, history and doctrine, spiritual formation and ministry leadership development. The M.Div. consists of 87 hours and typically requires three and a half to four years to complete.

Graduates of this program will be:

Able interpreters and expositors of the Scriptures, who use sound hermeneutical methodology to teach the Bible to others faithfully and clearly.
Well-grounded in the doctrines of historic Christian orthodoxy, who articulate orthodox doctrinal convictions in denominational context.
Growing in love for God and neighbor and in Christlike character, relating to others with respect and charity, engaging consistently in practices of Christian spirituality, and demonstrating Christlike character in ministry leadership roles.
Well-equipped to share the gospel, both locally and globally, in biblically faithful and culturally appropriate ways.
Faithful and competent ministers, who feed and lead God's people well.

Joint Degree & Accelerated Pathway Programs

Joint-degree programs allow students to earn two degrees concurrently with fewer credit requirements than needed to earn the degrees separately. Joint-degree programs require separate admission applications to each of the respective schools. Students seeking to enter a joint-degree program must meet admission requirements for both schools participating in the joint program.

Beeson Divinity School's primary degree is the Master of Divinity, and our student body is small. As such, our course work offerings are limited. Classes are offered during the day only, Tuesday through Friday.

The curriculum structure is integrative and requires incremental progress from one semester to the next. Joint degree students are encouraged to plan their course work well in advance to minimize scheduling or sequencing conflicts. To receive divinity school scholarships, joint degree students are expected to take a minimum of nine divinity credit hours per semester.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Old Testament Theology
New Testament Theology
Patristic History and Doctrine
Medieval and Reformation History and Doctrine
Cross-Cultural Ministry Practicum
Evangelism and Church Planting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

87 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Homewood, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application
Personal Faith and Vocation Essay
Academic Recommendation (to be completed by a college- or graduate-level instructor)
Character Recommendation (to be completed by a pastor, church member, campus minister, mentor or employer who can speak to your Christian character and calling to ministry; cannot be a family member)
Church Endorsement (to be completed by your senior pastor or church elder; cannot be a family member).
Admission Interview
Official transcript(s) from all undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate institutions previously attended.
$35 non-refundable fee
World Educational Service (Official course-by-course transcript of academic work sent through World Educational Services)
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17836 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17836 USD / year

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In-State

17836 USD / year

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Living costs

Homewood

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Joint Degree & Accelerated Pathway Programs

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Homewood

Financing

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