Master of Divinity (MDiv)

The Master of Divinity degree (MDiv) prepares students for ordained ministry or other specialized leadership roles. This course of study is both academic and professional, covering the fields of Biblical Languages and Interpretation, Biblical Studies, Church History, Theology, Missions, and Practical Theology.

The MDiv program is 94 credits.  The MDiv can be completed entirely in residence at our Ambridge campus; 70 credit hours of the MDiv can be completed through online courses and/or the Church-Based Pathway, a partnership between Trinity and a local mentor.  A residential requirement of 24 credits (equivalent to one year of full-time study) is required, which can be completed either during the Fall/Spring terms on Trinity’s Ambridge campus or through participation in our January and June Intensives.

Residential students generally take 4-5 courses per term in Fall and Spring, supplementing as desired with January & June intensives.  Most residential students graduate after 3-4 years of full-time study.  Distance students generally take 1-2 courses per term in Fall, Spring, and Summer, supplementing with January & June intensives.  Most distance students graduate after 5-7 years of part-time study.

A Lutheran track in partnership with the North American Lutheran Seminary (NALS) and a Presbyterian track in partnership with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) are also available.  Please see Our Programs Additional Tracks section for more information.  More information about the NALS and EPC Partnerships is available here.

Application Deadlines

Fall Start: July 1
Spring Start: December 1

The Curriculum

*Students may substitute an additional OT/NT elective based on the Bible Knowledge Entrance Exam

** Lutheran and Presbyterian track students will substitute these courses as appropriate