Overview

At Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary, full-time students complete this 31 course program in three years. Educating the mind, heart, and spirit, the Divinity program at Columbia Theological Seminary provides a common core of intellectual and practical learning that readies students for a vocation of faith. Columbia Theological Seminary’s MDiv program challenges students to look anew at Christian tradition and reflect upon its contemporary significance.

Learning outcomes

It prepares them to transform that reflection into action in ministry with the people of God. From critical perspectives-biblical, historical-doctrinal, and practical-faculty and students examine the crucial challenges of ministry today. Biblical studies, theology, worship, church history, and pastoral leadership provide the grounding for dynamic ministry.

Students in this program have the option of pursuing a dual degree with the Masters of Arts in Practical Theology degree program to add specialization.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Old Testament Interpretation

New Testament Interpretation

Christian Theology

Pastoral Care

Divinity Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Decatur, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 746 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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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

$50 application fee, nonrefundable.

Resume/cv of professional and academic experience.

University, college or seminary transcripts from each institution you have attended, regardless of whether you earned a degree.

Letters of recommendation from those who know you best.

Academic writing sample from within the past five years, which demonstrates your ability to think and write in a clear, nuanced manner about an academic subject of your choice.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20940 USD / year

≈ 20940 USD / year
Out-of-State

20940 USD / year

≈ 20940 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20940 USD / year

≈ 20940 USD / year

Living costs

Decatur

United States

900 - 1400 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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