About the Advanced Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Degree
Why Pursue Your Advanced M.Div. Degree at Cedarville?
Cedarville’s residential Advanced Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program will prepare you for effective local church and global ministry. At just 61 hours of coursework with the opportunity for a nine-hour specialization built into the course plan, this degree recognizes your undergraduate Bible coursework and offers you a much faster pathway to ministry. The Advanced M.Div. will recognize up to 30 hours of your prerequisite work. You must have completed at least 21 hours before entering the Advanced M.Div., allowing 9 hours to be completed as graduate hours as part of your M.Div. coursework.
Delivered within a vibrant, comprehensive Christian university setting, Cedarville’s Advanced M.Div. degree is wholly committed to biblical authority, the Great Commission, and equipping the next generation of leaders for the local church.
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Conservative Theology
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Practical Ministry Experience
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Affordable
Affordable tuition and southwest Ohio's reasonable cost of living make Cedarville’s M.Div. an affordable choice.
Program Overview
Advanced M.Div. Program Highlights
Comprehensive University — Consider the advantages of preparing for vocational ministry at a comprehensive Christian university. While being taught by outstanding Bible scholars, you’ll rub shoulders on campus with future teachers, engineers, nurses, broadcasters, and more — the kinds of people who’ll be part of your ministry for years to come. And, Cedarville offers an array of cultural, athletic, and social activities for you and your family to enjoy.
Beautiful Setting — The Center for Biblical and Theological Studies will be the hub for your Master of Divinity program on our campus in southwest Ohio. This two-story structure features a homiletics laboratory, faculty office suite, collaboration rooms, computer laboratory, email stations, biblical archive gallery, and lounge and vending areas.
Ministry Experience — Effective ministry takes far more than head knowledge. You need a pure heart and skilled hands. Mentoring, guided weekend ministries, and internships are built into the program to assure you are equipped holistically to fulfill your high calling. Churches in the local community as well as on-campus ministries offer excellent opportunities to disciple, lead, intern, and serve.
Affordably Priced — Competitive tuition (among the lowest cost options you'll find) and southwest Ohio's reasonable cost of living make Cedarville’s M.Div. an affordable choice for a future pastor or ministry leader.
Customizable — Choose from eight tracks to customize your M.Div. to your future ministry goals:
- Academic Ministry
- Biblical Apologetics
- Biblical Care and Counseling
- Missions
- Pastoral Ministry
- Women's Ministry
- Worship and Theology
- Youth and Family Ministry
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Program Format and Related Programs
Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.
Related Programs
- Biblical Studies + M.Div.
- M.Div.
- Biblical Studies
- Biblical Studies (Missions)
- M.Min.
- Pastoral Ministry Minor
- Preseminary Minor
- Women's Ministry Minor
- Biblical Studies (Youth and Family Ministries)
- Ministry Certificate - Worship Leadership
- M.A. in Worship and Theology
- M.A. in Biblical Leadership
- Pre-M.Div. Minor
Program Level and Format
- Graduate
From Our Dean:
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We focus on grounding our students in a Bible and theology core and practical ministry skills.
Trent Rogers, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies 
Program Contacts
Trent Rogers, Ph.D.
Dean, SBTS; Assistant Professor of New Testament and GreekContact
- BTS 236
- 937-766-6141
Billy Marsh, Ph.D.
Director, MDiv Programs; Associate Professor of TheologyContact
- BTS 242
- 937-766-6534
Program News
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2004 alumnus Philip Miller was installed as senior pastor at The Moody Church in downtown Chicago in 2020. He is now part of a long line of faithful men of God who have served at this signature evangelical church. -
Dr. Michael McKay: "I Should Be Dead"
The fact that Dr. Michael McKay, assistant professor of biblical theology, is teaching at Cedarville this fall is a miracle. By his own account, he shouldn’t even be here.