Masters of Divinity

This degree is your training ground — a place where you will uncover the power of your future and personal mission.

What you’ll love about MDiv

Your Purpose

Explore your calling through your educational journey.

Your Education

Fan the flames of your passion and your mission.

Your Community

Join a cohort of learners where iron sharpens iron.

Your Success

Thrive in your ministry, education, and faith.

School of Theology and Christian Ministry

Your call into ministry is significant. God has given this to you. AU’s Seminary acknowledges the gravity of your unique calling, which is why we’ve made it central to the transformational education experience of all of our graduate programs. 

International Students

If you are an international student considering a program at AU, see our international student webpage for more information about additional application steps and requirements.

Earn a top-ranked degree!

Anderson University School of Theology is the only seminary of the Church of God in the world and is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. We are a seminary that serves the church universal from our distinctive perspective as a Church of God seminary in the Wesleyan tradition, committed to training women and men for ministry, and seeking to develop biblically grounded practice of ministry in church and society.

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Earn a top-ranked degree!

Anderson University School of Theology is the only seminary of the Church of God in the world and is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. We are a seminary that serves the church universal from our distinctive perspective as a Church of God seminary in the Wesleyan tradition, committed to training women and men for ministry, and seeking to develop biblically grounded practice of ministry in church and society.

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Our Grads Are Serving As…

  • Staff and Administrators of Christian Service Organizations
  • Hospital and Military Chaplains
  • Missionaries
  • Pastors
  • State Church Administrators

Sample Courses

Your courses will vary depending on your selected concentration, but we have highlighted some sample courses for you here.

  • Clinical Pastoral Education
  • Christian Theology
  • Ministry Formation Capstone
  • Preaching the Prophets
  • Intro to New Testament

Meet Your Counselor

How to Apply

Completed application materials are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Here’s how to get started:

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Complete the free online application

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Within the application, you will be asked to add the email addresses of two people who will complete a recommendation form for you. When you submit your application, a short recommendation form will be automatically sent to your references. Include your references from Pastor/Church Leader, Professor/Employer, or Personal.

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Submit essay form.

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Send your most recent official transcripts to adultgrad@anderson.edu.

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After you’ve been accepted, submit your $50 deposit. The deposit is non-refundable but will be credited to your account.

Approved by ATS

The Anderson University School of Theology and Christian Ministry in Indiana is approved by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS)The goals for online courses are no different from those who participate in our residential programs: to deliver the highest quality, fully accredited courses in Bible, theology, church history, and pastoral ministry to students already engaged in or preparing for ministry.

Tuition

This is a 72-hour seminary program.
Program costs include:

  • Credit Hour: $480
  • Graduate Student Fee: $130 per semester
  • Seminary Community Fee (residential students enrolled in 6 or more hours): $60 per semester
  • Textbooks purchased through university bookstore program or independently

There are 3 tiers of scholarships available:

  • Endowment Fund Scholarships: 25% of tuition. Every student qualifies for this level of scholarship.
  • Church of God Scholarship: 50% of tuition.
  • Dean’s Merit Scholarship: 100% of tuition. A fixed number of the Dean’s Scholarships are available. Interested students can email sotcm@anderson.edu for information on applying for one of the Dean’s Scholarships.