Overview

An Divinity degree at University of Redlands prepares students for ordination or for other professional ministries for which advanced leadership skills are essential. These ministries may include congregational pastor, chaplaincy, campus ministry, spiritual direction, counseling, not-for-profit work, and other community-based ministries.

Why get an M.Div. from San Francisco Theological Seminary?

Our program combines classroom learning with immersion in practical ministry, preparing you to bridge theological, cultural, and political divides.

We combine a framework of academic disciplines—Biblical studies, theology, history, homiletics, liturgics, counseling, and Christian spirituality—with practical ministry experience through required field education. Elements of spiritual, pastoral, and professional development are woven throughout the academic program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Old Testament

New Testament

Church History

Theology

Ethics or Public Religion

Spiritual Formation for Ministry

Pastoral Care

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Redlands, 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

Admissions requirements for the M.Div. include submitting a completed application, payment of the non-refundable application fee: $50 domestic; $250 for international applicants.

Five personal statements of approximately 300 to 500 words each. Two academic or professional references and one pastoral reference to whom the applicant is not related (pastor, elder, deacon).

Official transcripts of all post-secondary schoolwork (an in-process transcript showing work to date is acceptable for students without undergraduate degrees), a criminal background check through castlebranch.com, and a Self-Disclosure Form and TOEFL.

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

20064 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20064 USD / year

≈ 20064 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20064 USD / year

≈ 20064 USD / year

Living costs

Redlands

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

Why get an M.Div. from San Francisco Theological Seminary?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Redlands

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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