Master of Divinity (M.Div.) – English, Urdu & Malayalam
A rigorous three-year professional theological degree designed to prepare pastors, missionaries, teachers, and ministry leaders through advanced biblical scholarship, research training, and holistic spiritual formation.
Program Overview
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is a graduate-level professional degree intended for those preparing for pastoral leadership, missionary service, theological teaching, and advanced Christian ministry. This program provides comprehensive academic training combined with spiritual and ministerial formation.
The curriculum consists of 35 core courses and a 5-credit thesis, totaling 107 credit hours. Due to contextual requirements, all courses are core subjects, ensuring balanced exposure to biblical studies, systematic theology, pastoral ministry, missions, and research methodology.
The M.Div. program is offered in English, Urdu, and Malayalam, making theological education accessible to diverse student communities.
Duration
Three academic years of structured graduate-level theological study.
Eligibility
A recognized secular Bachelor’s Degree from an approved institution.
Academic Structure
35 core courses plus a 5-credit thesis totaling 107 credit hours.
Research Training
Includes Research Methodology and supervised thesis writing for academic development.
Ministry Formation
Integrated pastoral training, preaching practice, and mission engagement.
Language Options
Available in English, Urdu, and Malayalam to serve diverse communities.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of biblical exegesis and systematic theology.
- Preach, teach, and pastor with theological depth and spiritual maturity.
- Conduct academic research and produce scholarly theological writing.
- Engage cultural and contextual issues with biblical clarity.
- Lead churches and ministries with integrity, wisdom, and vision.
Ministry & Academic Pathways
Graduates of the Master of Divinity program are equipped to serve as senior pastors, missionaries, theological educators, chaplains, and ministry leaders. The degree also provides qualification for advanced postgraduate studies such as the Master of Theology (M.Th.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs.