Overview

If you’re graduating with a ministry degree from an accredited Bible college or Christian liberal arts school, you may qualify for our Advanced Placement MDiv (AP MDiv).

The Divinity (Advanced Placement) program at Trinity International University is the prerequisite degree for Doctor of Ministry (DMin) programs and is the recommended graduate degree for those intending to pursue advanced theological study (usually at the ThM or PhD levels).

Program Outcomes

Be trained in Scripture interpretation, theology, pastoral practices, leadership, preaching, and spiritual formation

Develop skills in cultural exegesis and provide a deepened Christian worldview that will equip you to engage with diverse cultures for the gospel’s sake.

Careers and Outcomes

An MDiv from TEDS prepares you for your ministry calling. Learn the knowledge and skills you need to shepherd people in traditional church environments, academic spheres, parachuch organizations, and more.

Possible roles:

Pastors
Denominational leaders
Scholars
Authors
Community development leaders
Missionary workers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

God’s Word

God’s People

God’s World

Church and Parachurch Ministry

Academic Ministry

Mission and Cultural Engagement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

76 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Deerfield, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Have completed a bachelor’s degree in a field related to Christian ministry, pre-seminary studies, biblical studies, or theological studies within the past five years.
Have done a good amount of coursework (with a grade of “B” or better and a GPA of 3.25 or higher) in church history, biblical and theological studies, mission and evangelism studies, and ministry and preaching courses, as well as cultural engagement and supervised ministry experiences.

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

9000 USD / year

≈ 9000 USD / year
Out-of-State

9000 USD / year

≈ 9000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9000 USD / year

≈ 9000 USD / year

Living costs

Deerfield

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Divinity (Advanced Placement).

Available Scholarships

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