Master of Divinity Program

Master of Divinity

With a Master of Divinity degree, you’ll be equipped to make an impact in the world—for eternity.

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Delivery

Face to face or online

Finish in as few as

4 years

Estimated tuition

$42,900

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Master of Divinity

Transformation starts here. In Bethel Seminary’s Master of Divinity program, you’ll build a strong foundation of biblical and theological knowledge, and learn to integrate spiritual and personal formation for holistic growth and mature leadership.

Program details

Bethel's Master of Divinity program gives you the knowledge and skills to lead as a teacher, pastor, or chaplain or pursue a seminary doctoral degree. You’ll study theology and Scripture, gain a Christian worldview, and develop personally and spiritually so that you’re prepared to follow your calling.

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Program highlights

Personalize your degree

You'll choose a concentration to dig deeper into an area you find most applicable to your personal and ministry goals.

Practical, agile ministry skills

You’ll have internship opportunities that provide hands-on ministry practice. And you’ll learn how to adapt your training to serve and lead in the ever-changing contexts of today—and tomorrow.

Supportive, diverse community

You’ll build lifelong connections with faculty mentors and fellow students, and benefit from their rich diversity of experience. Bethel Seminary students come from a broad range of backgrounds, fields, and cultures. You’ll form connections that will last a lifetime.

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Transformation starts here.

At Bethel Seminary, you’ll experience personal and spiritual transformation that will equip you to transform others—for eternal impact. Our Master of Divinity program prepares you to lead and serve with confidence in a broad range of contexts from churches to academic settings to nonprofits.

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Bethel Seminary began offering fully distance courses in 1996.

After years of ministry without formal training, Bethel Seminary has been a gift from God and breath of much needed fresh air. The next 25 years of my ministry will never be the same. I thank God daily for this open door!

Julie Burns '17
Current job: Transition

I am grateful to attend Bethel Seminary. The three centers approach has helped me to integrate academia into the real world through my relationship with Christ and my heart for others.

Hickory Smith '16
Current job: Army National Guard and Pastoral Intern of Welcome and Care

Bethel is a God-loving community. Professors are excellent, but most importantly they're humble servants. Doors are always open, and they take time to listen. They genuinely care about students and help them all the way.

Edward Chiu '15
Executive Pastor

Bethel has helped me grow in my capacity for ministry not merely through knowledge and skills, but through relationships. My connections with professors and peers have shaped my theology and pursuit of Jesus more than any textbook possibly could.

Jeremy Peters '16
Current job: Planter, Community Church (Richfield, MN); Outreach and Student Ministry Pastor, Brookwood Community Church (Shakopee, MN)

Bethel's online program works great for me. It combines the best practices of online learning and classroom teaching. I am able to learn from a proven professor, study at my own pace, and progress with my cohort.

Jonathan De Groot '17
Current job: Campus Ministries at Dordt College

Career Outcomes

Wondering what you can do with a Master of Divinity degree?

The Master of Divinity program will prepare you for traditional church roles, but also ministry leadership in missions, campus and student ministries, and business and nonprofits.