Academic Programs

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The School of Divinity offers 170 degree programs at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate levels, including canon law and juris programs in the Law category.

Program Areas

Explore theology, biblical studies, pastoral ministry, Christian counseling and family therapy, Christian education, worship, global missions, and law. The Counseling, Therapy & Psychology category includes Doctor of Christian Counseling, Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy, and Doctor of Psychology programs. The Law category includes Doctor of Canon Law, Licentiate in Canon Law, Juris Doctor, Executive Juris Doctor, Doctor Utriusque Iuris, and Corporate Executive Juris Doctor programs.

Flagship & Core Programs

Bachelor's and master's degrees in theology, ministry, and biblical studies, anchored by our three Master of Divinity tracks. The natural starting point for pastors and lay leaders seeking their first formal credential.

• Theology — Bachelor's Degree — Study religious traditions, sacred texts, and theological thought.
• Theology — Master's Degree — Study religious traditions, sacred texts, and theological thought.
• Theology — Doctoral Degree — Study religious traditions, sacred texts, and theological thought.
• Bible and Theology — Bachelor's Degree — Integrated study of Scripture and Christian doctrine for teaching, writing, and leadership.
• Bible and Theology — Master's Degree — Integrated study of Scripture and Christian doctrine for teaching, writing, and leadership.
• Bible and Theology — Doctoral Degree — Integrated study of Scripture and Christian doctrine for teaching, writing, and leadership.
• Biblical Studies — Bachelor's Degree — Deep study of biblical texts, languages, and interpretation.
• Biblical Studies — Master's Degree — Deep study of biblical texts, languages, and interpretation.
• Biblical Studies — Doctoral Degree — Deep study of biblical texts, languages, and interpretation.
• Ministry — Bachelor's Degree — Prepare for pastoral leadership and congregational ministry.
• Ministry — Master's Degree — Prepare for pastoral leadership and congregational ministry.
• Ministry — Doctoral Degree — Prepare for pastoral leadership and congregational ministry.
• Pastoral Ministry (M.Div.) — Comprehensive preparation for pastoral ministry, preaching, and congregational leadership.
• Chaplaincy (M.Div.) — Specialized training for military, hospital, prison, and institutional chaplaincy ministry.
• Word and Ministry (M.Div.) — Broad formation in Scripture, theology, and ministry for diverse callings and contexts.

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

Advanced-practice doctoral concentrations ranging from expository preaching and spiritual formation to trauma care, bivocational work, and rural ministry. Designed for pastors and ministry leaders already serving in the field.

• Pastoral Leadership (D.Min.) — Advanced leadership formation for senior pastors and ministry leaders.
• Applied Theology (D.Min.) — Integration of theological reflection with practical ministry application.
• Expository Preaching (D.Min.) — Professional doctorate in biblical exposition and homiletical excellence.
• Spiritual Formation (D.Min.) — Professional doctorate in spiritual theology and formation ministry.
• Marriage, Family, and Youth Ministry (D.Min.) — Professional doctorate in family systems, marriage theology, and youth ministry.
• Faith, Work, and Marketplace Leadership (D.Min.) — Professional doctorate in theology of work, vocation, and marketplace ministry.
• Rural and Small-Town Ministry (D.Min.) — Professional doctorate in rural church leadership and small-town pastoral ministry.
• Bivocational Ministry and Tentmaking (D.Min.) — Professional doctorate in bivocational ministry and tentmaking for dual-calling pastors.
• Reconciliation and Peacemaking Ministry (D.Min.) — Professional doctorate in reconciliation, peacemaking, and healing divided communities.
• Mission in a Secular Age (D.Min.) — Professional doctorate in reaching secular, post-Christian, and dechurched people with the gospel.
• Trauma-Informed Pastoral Care (D.Min.) — Professional doctorate in trauma theology, crisis ministry, and trauma-informed care.
• Senior Adult Ministry (D.Min.) — Professional doctorate in senior adult ministry, legacy, and end-of-life care.

Counseling, Therapy & Psychology

Christian counseling and pastoral care from bachelor's to doctorate, alongside the Doctor of Christian Counseling, Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy, and Doctor of Psychology tracks. For chaplains, counselors, therapists, and shepherds called to walk with people through crisis and healing.

Christian Counseling & Pastoral Care

• Christian Counseling — Bachelor's Degree — Integrate faith and psychology in counseling practice.
• Christian Counseling — Master's Degree — Integrate faith and psychology in counseling practice.
• Christian Counseling — Doctoral Degree — Integrate faith and psychology in counseling practice.
• Pastoral Counseling — Clinical pastoral care integrating theology with counseling psychology.
• Pastoral Care — Bachelor's Degree — Comprehensive training in pastoral care, spiritual direction, and ministry to those in crisis.
• Pastoral Care — Master's Degree — Comprehensive training in pastoral care, spiritual direction, and ministry to those in crisis.
• Pastoral Care — Doctoral Degree — Comprehensive training in pastoral care, spiritual direction, and ministry to those in crisis.

D.C.C. — Doctor of Christian Counseling

• Christian Marriage and Family Counseling — Counseling couples and households from a Christian vision of covenant, family, and grace.
• Biblical Marriage and Family Counseling — Marriage and family counseling that takes Scripture as its first authority and method.
• Child and Family Counseling — Counseling children and their families together, from early childhood to adolescence.
• Pastoral Care and Counseling — The care of souls in the congregation, from visitation and crisis to short-term counseling.
• Spiritual Care and Counseling — Spiritual assessment and accompaniment in hospitals, hospices, crises, and seasons of doubt.
• Trauma Informed Christian Counseling — Christian counseling that puts safety first and walks with survivors toward recovery.
• Grief and Bereavement Counseling — Accompanying the bereaved through loss, mourning, and complicated grief with Christian hope.
• Family Resilience Counseling — Helping families withstand hardship and grow stronger through adversity together.

D.M.F.T. — Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy

• Christian Marriage and Family Therapy — Systemic marriage and family therapy integrated with Christian theology and ethics.
• Trauma Informed Family Therapy — Family therapy that treats trauma as a relational injury and makes safety the first goal.
• Family Systems Therapy — Bowen theory and the systemic tradition: differentiation, triangles, and generations.
• Couple Therapy — The major models of couple therapy, the research that tests them, and when each fits.
• Child and Family Therapy — Treating children’s problems within the family, with parents as partners in change.
• Multicultural Family Therapy — Family therapy across culture, migration, race, and faith, practised with humility.
• Emotionally Focused Therapy — Attachment-based couple and family therapy that reshapes the bond beneath the conflict.
• Restoration Therapy — Naming the pain cycle and practising truth and love until couples and families change it.
• Experiential Therapy — Therapy in the present moment, where families feel and rework their patterns in the room.
• Socio Emotional Relationship Therapy — Couple therapy that takes power, culture, and equality seriously as clinical realities.

Psy.D. — Doctor of Psychology

• Clinical Psychology — Assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based intervention integrated with Christian care.
• Family Psychology — The psychology of couples, parents, children, and households across the lifespan.

Leadership, Education & Worship

Church administration, executive leadership, Christian education, and worship arts, including Ed.D. and Doctor of Worship Studies tracks. For those who lead congregations, classrooms, and worship teams.

• Worship Arts — Bachelor's Degree — Theology and practice of Christian worship, liturgy, and sacred music.
• Worship Arts — Master's Degree — Theology and practice of Christian worship, liturgy, and sacred music.
• Worship Arts — Doctoral Degree — Theology and practice of Christian worship, liturgy, and sacred music.
• Worship and Sacred Music — Bachelor's Degree — Theology and practice of congregational worship, hymnody, and sacred music.
• Worship and Sacred Music — Master's Degree — Theology and practice of congregational worship, hymnody, and sacred music.
• Worship and Sacred Music — Doctoral Degree — Theology and practice of congregational worship, hymnody, and sacred music.
• Worship Leadership — Bachelor's Degree — Training for worship leaders and music ministry teams serving the local church.
• Worship Leadership — Master's Degree — Training for worship leaders and music ministry teams serving the local church.
• Christian Education — Bachelor's Degree — Preparation for teaching ministry in churches, schools, and parachurch organizations.
• Christian Education — Master's Degree — Preparation for teaching ministry in churches, schools, and parachurch organizations.
• Christian Education — Doctoral Degree — Preparation for teaching ministry in churches, schools, and parachurch organizations.
• Faith Formation and Discipleship — Bachelor's Degree — Forming disciples of all ages through teaching, catechesis, and spiritual formation.
• Faith Formation and Discipleship — Master's Degree — Forming disciples of all ages through teaching, catechesis, and spiritual formation.
• Faith Formation and Discipleship — Doctoral Degree — Forming disciples of all ages through teaching, catechesis, and spiritual formation.
• Executive Church Leadership — Bachelor's Degree — Strategic leadership for large church and multi-site ministry contexts.
• Executive Church Leadership — Master's Degree — Strategic leadership for large church and multi-site ministry contexts.
• Executive Church Leadership — Doctoral Degree — Strategic leadership for large church and multi-site ministry contexts.
• Church Governance and Stewardship — Bachelor's Degree — Faithful stewardship of church resources, governance, and organizational leadership.
• Church Governance and Stewardship — Master's Degree — Faithful stewardship of church resources, governance, and organizational leadership.
• Church Governance and Stewardship — Doctoral Degree — Faithful stewardship of church resources, governance, and organizational leadership.
• Christian School Leadership — Master's Degree — Leadership for Christian schools, academies, and theological training institutions.
• Christian School Leadership — Doctoral Degree — Leadership for Christian schools, academies, and theological training institutions.
• Digital Discipleship (Ed.D.) — Professional doctorate in digital discipleship, online ministry, and theological education.
• Christian Nonprofit Leadership (Ed.D.) — Professional doctorate in Christian nonprofit leadership and compassion-driven organizations.

Missions & Global Christianity

Global missions and urban ministry degrees alongside Ph.D. research in intercultural studies, World Christianity, and global renewal movements. For missionaries and cross-cultural workers on every continent.

• World Religions and Christian Witness — Study of world religions in service of Christian witness, dialogue, and mission.
• Global Missions — Bachelor's Degree — Cross-cultural mission strategy, church planting, and global evangelism.
• Global Missions — Master's Degree — Cross-cultural mission strategy, church planting, and global evangelism.
• Global Missions — Doctoral Degree — Cross-cultural mission strategy, church planting, and global evangelism.
• Intercultural Studies and Missiology — Advanced research in cross-cultural ministry, mission theology, and global Christianity.
• Urban Ministry — Bachelor's Degree — Ministry in urban contexts addressing poverty, justice, and community development.
• Urban Ministry — Master's Degree — Ministry in urban contexts addressing poverty, justice, and community development.
• Urban Ministry — Doctoral Degree — Ministry in urban contexts addressing poverty, justice, and community development.
• World Christianity — Study of global Christianity, non-Western theological perspectives, and the worldwide church.
• Pentecostal and Charismatic Theology — Research on the Holy Spirit, renewal movements, and global Pentecostal Christianity.
• Asian Christianity and Mission — Study of the church in Asia, contextual theology, and mission across the Pacific world.

Evangelism & Church Planting

Evangelism and discipleship degrees at every level, plus doctorates in church planting, multiplication, and missional theology. For evangelists, planters, and leaders launching new gospel works.

• Evangelism and Discipleship — Bachelor's Degree — Gospel proclamation, personal and public evangelism, and disciple-making movements.
• Evangelism and Discipleship — Master's Degree — Gospel proclamation, personal and public evangelism, and disciple-making movements.
• Evangelism and Discipleship — Doctoral Degree — Gospel proclamation, personal and public evangelism, and disciple-making movements.
• Missional Theology and Evangelism — Advanced research in missional ecclesiology, theology of evangelism, and gospel witness in contemporary cultures.
• Church Planting and Multiplication (D.Min.) — Professional doctorate in church planting strategy, missional ecclesiology, and multiplication movements.

Christian Ethics & Public Life

Public theology, biblical ethics, and Ph.D. concentrations spanning bioethics, family, and the church's witness in public life. For leaders bringing Christian conviction into the public square.

• Biblical Justice — Bachelor's Degree — Biblical foundations for social justice, mercy ministry, and prophetic witness.
• Biblical Justice — Master's Degree — Biblical foundations for social justice, mercy ministry, and prophetic witness.
• Public Theology — Master's Degree — Engaging faith with public discourse, policy, and cultural transformation.
• Public Theology — Doctoral Degree — Engaging faith with public discourse, policy, and cultural transformation.
• Church and Public Life — Theology of the church's witness in government, law, and public life.
• Theology of Justice and Mercy — Biblical justice, mercy for the poor and oppressed, and the prophetic witness of the church.
• Theology of the Family — Biblical theology of marriage, family, parenting, and the household of faith.
• Black Church Leadership and Preaching — The Black church tradition: its preaching, worship, leadership, and witness.
• Creation Care and Stewardship — Theology of creation, environmental stewardship, and care for God's world.
• Disability Ministry and Theology — Theology of disability and building churches where every person belongs.
• Bioethics and Healthcare Theology — Ethical analysis of healthcare, medical technology, and bioethical dilemmas from theological perspectives.
• Biblical Ethics — Living faithfully: biblical foundations for moral life, character, and community.
• Diaspora Missions and the Global Church — Ministry among diaspora communities and the mission of the global church.
• Christian Ethics — Advanced study of moral theology, ethical theory, and applied Christian ethics.

Biblical & Theological Research

Academic research degrees in Scripture, systematic theology, church history, and ancient texts, most at the Ph.D. level. For scholars, professors, and writers who serve the church through rigorous study.

• Systematic Theology — Bachelor's Degree — Comprehensive study of Christian doctrine in systematic and coherent framework.
• Systematic Theology — Master's Degree — Comprehensive study of Christian doctrine in systematic and coherent framework.
• Systematic Theology — Doctoral Degree — Comprehensive study of Christian doctrine in systematic and coherent framework.
• Christian Apologetics — Bachelor's Degree — Rational defense of Christian faith addressing contemporary challenges.
• Christian Apologetics — Master's Degree — Rational defense of Christian faith addressing contemporary challenges.
• Christian Apologetics — Doctoral Degree — Rational defense of Christian faith addressing contemporary challenges.
• Comparative Theology — Advanced research in comparative religious thought, interfaith dialogue, and theological pluralism.
• Religion and Science — Interdisciplinary research exploring the relationship between religious faith and scientific inquiry.
• Analytic Theology — Rigorous philosophical analysis of theological concepts using analytic methods.
• Biblical Hermeneutics — Advanced study of biblical interpretation methods, exegesis, and hermeneutical theory.
• Biblical Interpretation — Advanced hermeneutics and exegetical methodology for biblical scholarship.
• Second Temple Judaism and Christian Origins — Historical and textual study of Judaism during the Second Temple period and early Christianity.
• Septuagint and Cognate Studies — Advanced study of the Septuagint, Greek Old Testament, and related ancient texts.
• The Bible and the Ancient Near East — The world behind the Bible: ancient Near Eastern cultures, languages, and texts.
• Church History and Historical Theology — Advanced research in church history, patristic theology, and historical theology.
• Apologetics and Philosophy — Master's Degree — Philosophical foundations of Christian apologetics and worldview analysis.
• Apologetics and Philosophy — Doctoral Degree — Philosophical foundations of Christian apologetics and worldview analysis.
• Theology of Beauty and the Arts — Advanced study of beauty, the arts, and worship in Christian theology.
• Church Fathers and Early Christianity — Study of the church fathers, the early creeds, and the faith of the first centuries.
• Reformation Theology and History — The Protestant Reformation: its theology, history, and enduring legacy.
• Practical Theology — Advanced study of ministry practice, theological reflection, and ecclesiology.
• Liturgical Theology — Advanced research in liturgical theology, worship history, and sacramental practice.
• Ecumenical Studies — Study of Christian unity, ecumenical dialogue, and inter-denominational relations.
• Theology, Technology, and AI — Theological engagement with technology, artificial intelligence, and digital culture.

Law

Canon law and the juris degrees: the Doctor of Canon Law and the Licentiate in Canon Law, alongside Juris Doctor, Executive, Corporate Executive, and Doctor Utriusque Iuris programs. For canonists, tribunal staff, and leaders working where faith meets law.

J.C.D. — Doctor of Canon Law

• Canonical Penal Law (J.C.D.) — Advanced study of ecclesiastical law, church governance, and canonical jurisprudence.
• Matrimonial Jurisprudence (J.C.D.) — Advanced study of canonical marriage law, annulments, and matrimonial jurisprudence.
• Sacramental Law (J.C.D.) — Study of canonical regulations governing sacraments and liturgical law.
• Canonical Procedural Law (J.C.D.) — Advanced study of canonical procedures, tribunals, and ecclesiastical courts.
• Canonical Administrative Law (J.C.D.) — Study of church administration, governance structures, and administrative canon law.
• Law of Consecrated Life (J.C.D.) — Canonical study of religious orders, vows, and consecrated life regulations.
• Patrimonial Law (J.C.D.) — Study of church property law, temporal goods, and ecclesiastical patrimony.
• Oriental Canon Law (J.C.D.) — Study of Eastern Catholic canon law and Oriental church governance.
• History of Canon Law (J.C.D.) — Historical development of canon law from early church to modern codifications.
• General Canonical Norms (J.C.D.) — Fundamental principles and general norms governing the entire Code of Canon Law.

J.C.L. — Licentiate in Canon Law

• Matrimonial Law (J.C.L.) — Consent, impediments, canonical form, and the nullity process, for canonists who serve marriage tribunals.
• Procedural Law (J.C.L.) — Tribunals, proofs, sentences, and appeals under Book VII, for canonists who carry cases through church courts.
• Penal Canon Law (J.C.L.) — Delicts, penalties, and the penal process under the revised Book VI, applied with due process and pastoral care.
• Administrative Canon Law (J.C.L.) — Decrees, rescripts, dispensations, and hierarchical recourse in the daily governance of the church.
• Sacramental Law (J.C.L.) — The law of baptism, the Eucharist, penance, orders, and the other sacraments, from validity to registration.
• Consecrated Life (J.C.L.) — Religious institutes, vows, formation, governance, and separation from the institute under the law of consecrated life.
• Church Governance (J.C.L.) — The power of governance, dioceses and parishes, offices, and consultative bodies in the life of the church.
• Eastern Canon Law (J.C.L.) — The Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches, the churches sui iuris, and the questions between East and West.

J.D. — Juris Doctor

• Law and Theology (J.D.) — Legal reasoning and doctrine read alongside Christian theology of justice, authority, and the common good.
• Ecclesiastical Law (J.D.) — The law of churches as institutions: polity, property, discipline, and how civil courts treat church disputes.
• Law and Religion (J.D.) — Religious liberty, establishment, and the legal treatment of religion in constitutional and international law.
• Religious Legal Studies (J.D.) — Comparative study of religious legal systems, from canon law to Jewish and Islamic law, beside the secular law.
• Christian Legal Studies (J.D.) — Christian jurisprudence, natural law, and the vocation of the Christian lawyer in legal practice and reform.

E.J.D. — Executive Juris Doctor

• Law and Theology (E.J.D.) — Legal fluency for leaders: how law and theology together shape decisions about justice, authority, and duty.
• Ecclesiastical Law (E.J.D.) — Church polity, property, employment, and discipline for executives who lead congregations and denominations.
• Law and Religion (E.J.D.) — Religious freedom, accommodation, and compliance for executives of churches, schools, and ministries.
• Religious Legal Studies (E.J.D.) — Working knowledge of religious legal traditions for leaders in interfaith, international, and policy settings.
• Christian Legal Studies (E.J.D.) — Christian legal thought, ethics, and conciliation for leaders who make legal decisions without practising law.

Dr. utr. iur. — Doctor Utriusque Iuris

• Law and Theology (Dr. utr. iur.) — The doctorate in both laws: Roman, civil, and canon law studied with the theology that formed them.
• Ecclesiastical Law (Dr. utr. iur.) — Research in church law across the canonical and civil traditions, from Gratian to the modern codes.
• Law and Religion (Dr. utr. iur.) — Comparative research on religion in civil and canon law, from church-state settlements to human rights.
• Religious Legal Studies (Dr. utr. iur.) — Doctoral research comparing religious legal systems with the civil and canonical traditions of Europe.
• Christian Legal Studies (Dr. utr. iur.) — Doctoral research in Christian jurisprudence, natural law, and the shared history of canon and civil law.

C.E.J.D. — Corporate Executive Juris Doctor

• Law and Theology (C.E.J.D.) — Corporate governance and executive judgment for faith-based organizations, grounded in law and theology.
• Ecclesiastical Law (C.E.J.D.) — Incorporation, property trusts, boards, and compliance for churches, dioceses, and denominational bodies.
• Law and Religion (C.E.J.D.) — Religious liberty in the workplace and the marketplace, for executives of companies and faith-based employers.
• Religious Legal Studies (C.E.J.D.) — Religious law in commerce: Islamic finance, kosher and halal compliance, and faith-based business standards.
• Christian Legal Studies (C.E.J.D.) — Christian ethics, fiduciary duty, and dispute resolution for executives of companies and Christian nonprofits.