Overview

Degree Requirements

The requirements and faculty of the Ministerial Leadership program of Claremont School of Theology are the same as in the on-campus Master of Divinity program. The intensive and online formats offer opportunities for students to form relationships, develop community, and engage in deep conversation with peers and professors.

To be successful in the hybrid program, students will need a computer (not a tablet), high speed internet access, comfort with learning and using technology, and good time management skills.

All required courses, including intensives, hybrids, and online courses, are offered every year. A recommended course schedule for completing the degree in three years (usual for M.Div.) is provided.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Formation: Spiritual Practices

Formation: Cultural Competencies

Formation: Field Education

Religious Education

Interreligious Dialogue and Leadership

Worship and the Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Claremont, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form

Application Fee ($50)

Resume/CV

Personal Statement (Approximately 1000 words)

Your personal statement should address: your reasons for a pursuit of graduate theological study, your desire to study at Claremont School of Theology, your intended use of the degree in meeting future goals

Official sealed transcripts from all institutions attended after high school

Letters of Recommendation – 3 total

English Proficiency Documentation - required for all applicants for whom English is a second language. Either official TOEFL or official IELTS scores will be accepted.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26520 USD / year

≈ 26520 USD / year
Out-of-State

26520 USD / year

≈ 26520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26520 USD / year

≈ 26520 USD / year

Living costs

Claremont

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Degree Requirements

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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