Overview
About the program
The Divinity - Business Administration programme is offered at the Palm Beach Atlantic University) joint degree will expand your capacity for serving as an executive or administrative minister in a church or parachurch ministry.
The M.Div./MBA joint degree is on the cutting edge of seminary education in several ways:- An advanced seminary education that builds on solid undergraduate preparation in theology and ministry without repeating introductory courses
- An innovative seminary education that integrates its curriculum (e.g. 1 Corinthians and Pastoral Leadership) and thus combines knowledge, skills and character for effective ministerial training
- An academic and practical degree that includes a substantive apprenticeship (10-15 hours per week) under the direct supervision of a practicing minister, which provides valuable hands-on experience
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Genesis
- Life and Faith in the Early Church
- The Book of the Twelve
- Acts of the Apostles
- First and Second Samuel
- Advanced Managerial Accounting
- Marketing Management
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Strategies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration Religious Studies & Theology Christian Studies View 671 other Masters in Religious Studies & Theology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed online application and $45 nonrefundable fee at pba.apply-online (Click on the drop-down arrow to select the Graduate application)
- Official transcript from college/university where bachelor’s degree was conferred and from college/university where prerequisite courses were taken
- Two specific confidential recommendations (academic and ministerial)
- Two specific writing samples (requirements will be provided)
- Informed consent form
Tuition Fee
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International
16585 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 535 USD per credit during 36 months. -
National
16585 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 535 USD per credit during 36 months.
Living costs for West Palm Beach
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.