Program Description

The Master of Divinity program (3 years program – 128 units)is designed to equip dedicated Christians for various ministries in the church setting, including the ordained ministries of instruction and leadership in the church. This program emphasizes developing the capacity to study and communicate the Christian scriptures and the theological traditions and the capacity to model and facilitate Christian spiritual formation and communal practices.

Program Learning Outcomes

By the time students complete the program, they will become pastors, assistant pastor, minister of Word and Sacrament, lay leader in serving the church and leader in the Christian-related organization and the world with confidence and competency with the following skills and knowledge:
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the Bible and exegetical and theological skills.
2. Demonstrate an ability to integrate faith in their life and professional ministry
3. Demonstrate evangelical aspect of the world mission and cultural diversity in that students continue to be disciplined.
4. Demonstrate ministry and pastoral skills to lead congregation and church.

Admission Requirements

Anyone possessing a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent meets the basic academic requirement for admission to the program. See the section on admissions criteria, earlier in this catalog, for additional requirements.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission to the Master of Divinity program:

Applicants for admission must hold a Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree from university or college with at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (4.00 scale). The following documents must be submitted to the office of admission by the appropriate deadline:

1. A completed application form for admission
2. Application fee
3. Official Transcripts
4. Recommendation Form

Program Requirements
History Requirement: 16 units
Biblical Studies Requirement: 48 units
Practical Theology Requirement: 20 units
Electives: 44 units
Unit Requirement: a minimum of 128 units
Residence Requirement: 64 units to be taken at Ezra University

Course of Study: 84 units

Electives: 44 units
Electives may be drawn from any of the categories above.

Graduation Requirements:

1)   Completion of 128 quarter units
2)   Completion of the course work with a GPA of 2.5 or above.
3)   Demonstration of competence in Ministry Skills
4)   Passing Exit interview