Master of Divinity
- Type
- Graduate
- Location
- Campus, Online
- School
- Balthasar Hubmaier School of Theology and Missions
Program Overview
The MDiv provides students with an opportunity to engage in critical thinking, discussion, exploration of biblical foundations, practical implications, local church applications, and practicum experiences. You will be trained to think biblically in all areas of life and ministry, especially as we focus on the theological distinctives of the Hubmaier School, such as the centrality of Scripture, creation, atonement, ecclesiology, biblical manhood and womanhood, missiology, and others.
Why Study Divinity at TMU?
Grounded theological training for lifelong ministry.
The M.Div. curriculum offers rigorous study in biblical languages, theology, church history, pastoral care, preaching, and ministry practice. You’ll build a deep, well-rounded foundation that connects sound doctrine to real-world ministry needs—equipping you to think faithfully and act effectively in diverse contexts.
Learn from seasoned ministry leaders and scholars.
Our faculty bring pastoral experience, academic excellence, and a passion for the Church into every classroom. They will invest in your formation—personally, intellectually, and spiritually—helping you integrate your faith with ministry skills and mature as a leader committed to Christ and His inerrant Word.
Program Format
- Delivery Mode: Offered online and on campus
- Credit Hours: 82 credit hours
- Start Dates: Multiple terms per year (e.g., Fall, Spring, Summer).
Career Outcomes
- Vocational church ministry
- Missions
- Religious counseling
- Religious professor
- Chaplain
- Non-profit work
- Pastoral care coordinator
- Christian life coordinator
- Church relations
Admissions Requirements
Minimum graduate admissions criteria must be met along with the following requirements.
- A Statement of Call and Commitment to Christian Ministry. The written statement should document:
- Conversion experience
- Family background
- Spiritual development
- Call to ministry
- Vocational/ministry goals
- Educational Goals
- Spouse/Fiancé Information Form. This form, completed by the spouse or fiancé of the applicant, asks for biographical information as well as a description of present Christian service and understanding of the commitment to vocational Christian ministry.
- Church Endorsement Form. This form, completed by the church where the applicant is currently a member, gives evidence of the applicant’s sincere commitment to Christian ministry. The current pastor should provide reference information on the church endorsement form. If the endorsement covers a period of membership for less than one year, an additional church endorsement from a second church may be required by the Admissions Committee.
- Personal Recommendation Forms. Two personal references are required from persons other than relatives who have known the applicant personally for at least two years.
- Any additional information as requested by the Admissions Committee.
Program Faculty
TMU's School of Theology is filled with many talented, passionate, and excellent professors who are passionate about their students and helping them fulfill their calling.
Dr. Frank R. Liesen
Chair of the Balthasar Hubmaier School of Theology & Missions; Assistant Professor, Theology & Missions
Dr. Matt Carpenter
Lecturer, New Testament
Dr. Javier Chavez
Associate Professor, Intercultural Studies
Dr. Maël Disseau
VP for Academic Services; Charles F. Stanley Endowed Chair of Theology; Associate Professor, Biblical and Theological Studies
Dr. Nicholas Dodson
Assistant Professor, Christian Studies and Greek
Dr. Keith Eitel
Online Professor, Missions
Dr. Francis Kimmitt
Professor, Old Testament & Hebrew; Director of Prison Education
Dr. Peter Lumpkins
Director of TMU Press, Associate Professor, History & Christian Studies
