Overview

Generally, graduates may serve in senior leadership positions in the pastorate, missions, christian education, youth ministry, chaplaincy, evangelism, denominational settings, and social work.

The Divinity degree at the Southern California Seminary can be completed in about three to four years by taking 9-12 units each trimester.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Master of Divinity program students will be able to:

Interpret the content of the Old and New Testaments utilizing a literal-grammatical-historical hermeneutic;

Demonstrate a graduate-level proficiency in theological research and writing;

Articulate and defend a robust understanding of the foundational theological doctrines of the Christian faith;

Expound Biblical truths in a variety of settings;

Exegete both the Hebrew text of the Old Testament and the Greek text of the New Testament;

Exhibit advanced skills for Christian leadership and ministry within the local church; and

Develop a missional mindset for ministry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Thinking and Argumentation

Hermeneutics

Church History and Canonicity (Trimester)

Old Testament 1: Genesis-Judges

Exegesis to Exposition

Spiritual Growth and Discipleship

Theological Foundations of Missions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

All parts of a student’s application should be received by SCS six months before the beginning of the fall or spring trimester.

Language

English

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Credits

96 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

El Cajon, 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

Apply for admission

Request Official Transcripts

Submit Essay (2-essays for DMin)

Submit Reference (Pastor/Chaplain)

Apply for Financial Aid

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12240 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12240 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12240 USD / year

≈ 12240 USD / year

Living costs

El Cajon

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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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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El Cajon

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