Overview

Carson-Newman University ’s innovative Master of Divinity Program prepares students for real ministry in real churches. The Biblical and Theological Studies faculty of Carson-Newman has partnered with Knoxville area churches to design an imaginative curriculum that offers students the very best in vocational training for church ministry. Not only does the degree’s unique curriculum reflect the joint effort of pastors and scholars, but instruction in the program is also carried out in meaningful partnership with area churches.

Valuable Education

Approximately one half of the courses in the MDiv are taught by full-time career pastors.
Our MDiv program is designed and taught by ministers with the purpose of preparing students to become ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Classes meet Tuesdays at our Knoxville Education Center.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Old Testament Foundations for Christian Life and Service
Biblical Hebrew
Christian Doctrine
Pastoral Care
World Religions
Spiritual Formation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

81 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jefferson City, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 476 other Masters in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete online application

Graduation from a regionally accredited four-year academic institution with a bachelor’s degree (demonstrated by the submission of official transcript)

Minimum grade point average of a 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or a GRE score of at least 290

Students not satisfying either the grade point average or the GRE requirement may be conditionally admitted to the MDiv program at the discretion of the Program Director.

A student who fails to satisfy this conditional admission requirement will be suspended from the program for a year, after which the student may petition for readmission to the program

Reference form completed by the applicant’s pastor/church
Interview with and written acceptance by either the Director of Graduate Theological Studies or the Dean of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

15795 USD / year

≈ 15795 USD / year
Out-of-State

15795 USD / year

≈ 15795 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15795 USD / year

≈ 15795 USD / year

Living costs

Jefferson City

United States

1005 - 1867 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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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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