Master of Divinity
Completion
3 Years
Credits
72
Degree Type
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Delivery
Online, On Campus, or Hybrid
Cost per Credit
$540*
Program Cost
$38,880*
*2025-2026 academic year
Prepare for a lifetime of faithful and effective ministry with Corban’s comprehensive Master of Divinity. With an emphasis on church ministry, this program equips you to rightly understand the Word of God and apply it faithfully in your ministry and cultural context. You’ll explore Scripture within its historical, geographical, and literary settings—building a strong foundation for theological depth and Spirit-led leadership.
Whether you’re already serving in ministry or preparing for what’s next, the M.Div. offers the academic rigor and spiritual formation essential for pastoral leadership. Alongside advanced study in theology and Scripture, you’ll develop practical skills in counseling, cross-cultural ministry, and ministry philosophy—equipping you to lead with competence, compassion, and conviction.
With a strong foundation in theology, Scripture, leadership, and church ministry, this program equips you to preach, teach, evangelize, disciple, or lead a congregation. At its heart, the M.Div. at Corban is more than a degree—it’s a catalyst for developing well-rounded ministry leaders who communicate God’s Word effectively and reflect a deep love for Christ and His Church.
Featured Courses
CML531 | Teaching Scripture
Learn how to teach the Bible with clarity, creativity, and purpose. Practice proven teaching methods, explore key learning principles, and gain real-world experience in leading Bible lessons in a variety of contexts.
CML553 | Becoming a Servant Leader
Discover how God has uniquely equipped you to lead with purpose and humility. Through personal reflection, life-mapping, assessments, and guided exploration, you’ll gain insight into your gifts, personality, and experiences—and how they shape your calling as a servant leader.
CML651 | Fulfilling the Church’s Purpose
Study the biblical directives for church ministry and consider how they apply across cultures and contexts. You’ll analyze current methodologies and perspectives through a biblical lens and develop your own foundation for effective, Christ-centered ministry.
CML611 | Counseling in Ministry
Learn how to care for others through a biblical lens. This course introduces you to counseling principles grounded in Scripture, while also exploring major counseling theories, practical techniques, legal considerations, and common challenges you may face in ministry settings.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
Get graduate credit for ministry classes you’ve already taken.
If you’ve already completed undergraduate coursework in Bible, theology, or ministry, you may qualify for advanced standing, allowing you to finish your degree more quickly. Advanced standing allows you to transfer up to 21 semester credits toward your Master of Divinity.
What to Expect
A Deep Commitment to God’s Word
At the heart of Corban’s M.Div. program is an unwavering belief in the authority and inerrancy of Scripture. Every course is built on the foundation of God’s Word—approached with reverence, theological integrity, and a focus on real-world application. You’ll be challenged not only to understand biblical truth, but to faithfully apply it within the complex cultural and ministry settings where God has placed you.
Flexible Course Format
The Master of Divinity is available online, on campus, or in a hybrid format that blends online learning with face-to-face instruction. You can complete the degree in as few as three years full time, or pace your studies part time to balance your academic, personal, and ministry responsibilities.
At Corban, we understand that ministry doesn’t pause for seminary—so your coursework won’t be abstract or detached. Every assignment is designed to integrate with your current ministry, helping you grow in wisdom, skill, and spiritual maturity as you serve.
Four Key Areas of Study
Throughout the program, you’ll engage deeply in four key areas that shape effective, Christ-honoring ministry:
- Theology – Explore the character of God, the redemptive work of Christ, and the Spirit’s role in the life of the Church.
- Bible – Survey the full narrative of Scripture, learning to interpret and apply it faithfully and holistically.
- Leadership – Grow in servant leadership, spiritual formation, and ministry practice through hands-on learning and supervised experience.
- Church Ministry – Receive focused training in preaching, pastoral care, and ministry leadership to shepherd others with biblical wisdom and integrity.
Instruction and Mentorship from Ministry Experts
Your professors at Corban are more than educators—they’re pastors, missionaries, church planters, and nonprofit leaders who bring a wealth of ministry experience to their teaching. They understand the joys and challenges of ministry because they also live it.
Whether you’re learning online or in person, you’ll have access to faculty who are approachable, invested, and eager to support your growth. They’ll not only challenge you academically—they’ll walk alongside you as mentors and fellow laborers in the Gospel.
Affordable Tuition
We’ve intentionally created a program that is low-cost and high-value. Corban’s graduate ministry programs are some of the most affordable among private universities in the West, while remaining committed to academic excellence and a biblical foundation.
Generous Scholarships
We’re excited to offer scholarships specifically for graduate students, including a 25% tuition discount for ministry and non-profit staff!
Program Takeaways
Deep Discipleship and Theological Formation
Grow in both knowledge and faith as you study God’s Word and experience the Spirit’s work in your own life. You’ll build a solid foundation in theology and biblical interpretation while also being challenged to lead from a place of humility, integrity, and spiritual maturity.
Practical Ministry Training
Go beyond the classroom with hands-on experience in preaching, pastoral care, counseling, and leadership. Whether you’re guiding a church, discipling others, or ministering cross-culturally, you’ll gain the practical tools and confidence to serve with wisdom and compassion.
Lifelong Ministry Support
At Corban, you’re not alone in your calling. Faculty mentors, a community of peers, and events like the annual Refresher Conference offer encouragement and support throughout your seminary journey—and wherever God leads you after graduation.
Preparation for Ministry or Doctoral Study
Along with preparation for church ministry, the M.Div. provides the academic rigor and theological depth needed for advanced study, such as a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.). You’ll be equipped for long-term leadership and continued growth in your calling.
Featured Faculty
Program Outcomes
The Master of Divinity will give you the foundation to:
- Understand and accurately interpret the Bible within its historical, cultural and geographical background, utilizing original languages.
- Explain, defend and consistently apply Christian theology and biblical worldview within any cultural context.
- Articulate and live out a biblical theology of spiritual transformation.
- Design and convey a philosophy of ministry that is informed by Scripture and culture.
- Communicate Scripture clearly and accurately in both public and private ministry settings.
- Communicate the gospel and its relevance effectively to those in your culture as well as to those of other cultures.
- Locate, evaluate and synthesize information from a wide variety of sources for improving biblical and theological thinking and ministry practice.