The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Ministry offered through the Online Bible Institute Network provides in-depth, Christ-centered preparation for those pursuing a life of Christian leadership and service. This advanced program combines theological study, spiritual growth, and practical ministry training to equip students for diverse roles within the Body of Christ.
Foundational Theological Training: Students explore the essential doctrines of the Christian faith, gaining a deep understanding of Scripture, systematic theology, and church history. This theological grounding enables future leaders to teach, preach, and lead with biblical clarity and confidence.
Ministry and Leadership Skills: The curriculum focuses on real-world ministry competencies such as expository preaching, pastoral counseling, conflict resolution, and organizational leadership. These essential tools help students navigate the complexities of ministry with compassion and wisdom.
Personal and Spiritual Formation: Spiritual maturity is a key focus of the M.Div. program. Through guided prayer, reflection, and mentoring, students are encouraged to grow in their walk with Christ. The program fosters disciplines that sustain a lifetime of faithful ministry.
Cross-Denominational Insight: Learners are exposed to various Christian perspectives and practices, encouraging a broader appreciation for the global Church. This diversity strengthens unity and prepares students for ministry in a wide array of cultural and denominational contexts.
Field Experience and Application: The program includes a capstone project or supervised ministry experience, giving students the opportunity to apply classroom learning to hands-on ministry. This bridge between theory and practice builds confidence and competence.
Ministerial Recognition and Advancement: For those seeking ordination or credentialing, the M.Div. is often considered a benchmark for ministry readiness. It also opens doors for leadership within churches, nonprofits, and educational institutions.
Academic and Professional Pathways: Graduates who desire to pursue further academic studies will find the M.Div. a strong foundation for doctoral-level programs such as the D.Min. or Ph.D.
Whole-Person Development: Emphasizing emotional health, interpersonal skills, and spiritual resilience, the M.Div. program fosters leaders who are equipped to serve with integrity, endurance, and love.
Whether your calling leads you to the pulpit, the classroom, the mission field, or the counseling room, the Online Bible Institute Network’s Master of Divinity in Ministry provides a comprehensive path toward effective and faithful service in the Kingdom of God.
Prerequisites: Master of Arts Degree, Certificate of Completion of the Art of Biblical Words, Capstone Proposal
Requirements: Successfully complete twelve (12) of the courses in our Master of Divinity in Ministry course track, and a Capstone Project.
Course Instructions
You may take the courses in any order you wish. You must complete each lesson in the course. After you complete the requirements for a lesson/session, go to the Activity Feed and post a comment about something that interested or impacted you as you worked through the lesson. Your comment needs to be well thought out and at least 250 words. These posts will be counted as part of the writing requirement for the course, so please write well-thought-out comments on what you are learning in the lesson. Please start your comment by referring to the course name and the session or lesson number of the course. You also need to post comments on two other students’ recent comments on courses they are currently taking. You must be signed in to the Online Bible Institute and click the Enroll button to access the course lessons.
Course List
Click on the links below for Course descriptions, instructions, and assignments.
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You may take the courses in any order you wish. You must complete each lesson in the course. After you complete the requirements for a lesson/session, go to the Activity Feed and post a comment about something that interested or impacted you as you worked through the lesson. Your comment needs to be well thought out and at least 100 words. These posts will be counted as part of the writing requirement for the course, so please write well-thought-out comments on what you are learning in the lesson. Please start your comment by referring to the course name and the session or lesson number of the course. You also need to post comments on two other students’ recent comments on courses they are currently taking. You must be signed in to the Online Bible Institute and click the Enroll button to access the course lessons.
Course List
Click on the links below for Course descriptions, instructions, and assignments.
