Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Program Overview
While engaged in this program, you will walk with a mentor team through the following:
Program Outcomes
With a focus on formation, biblical study, vocational discernment, theological reflection, and integrated practice, the Master of Divinity helps you connect your journey of discipleship with what God is doing in the world. Through the program, you will develop and demonstrate proficiency in its 13 integrated outcomes: Starting Well, Christian Spirituality, Skillful Biblical Exegesis, Cultural Exegesis and Gospel Proclamation, Theology and Worship, Christian Tradition, Christian Ethics, Collaboration and Care, Integration in Community (I & II), Contextual Project, Mentored Life, and Continuing Well. If you find yourself wondering, “What is an outcome?”
Contextual Learning
Throughout the program, you have the opportunity to work with your mentor team to design learning experiences that are entirely shaped by what you are doing (or will do) in your current or desired vocational context. Are you planting a church? Building a youth ministry program? Developing curriculum? Then use that in your program! Are you managing finances? Writing code? Building homes? Developing software? Leading teams? Then use that in your program! If an experience or project is connected to what it means to flourish in your vocation, then use it to make progress in your program!
Unique Area of Focus
If you are interested in focusing on a particular area of study to meet your specific vocational or developmental needs, you can work with your mentor team or a Kairos partner to customize or concentrate in any area of interest. This means you can dive deep into missional theology, systems design and thinking, pastoral care, Clinical Pastoral Education, biblical languages, spiritual formation and direction, chaplaincy, finances, strategic leadership, and much more. The choice is yours!
Customized Learning Experiences
Learning experiences in Kairos are built around an invitation for you to explore some aspect of your vocation, Christian thought and practice, or the human experience. You have the opportunity to progress through these learning experiences in the way that is most helpful to you in your context and vocation. You also have the opportunity to work with faculty members to create entirely new or customized learning experiences that help you develop vocational excellence and expertise.
Reflection in Community Sessions
Many students count the small group Reflection in Community Sessions as a highlight of their time in Kairos. As a key part of the Kairos journey, these sessions are required for several programs. They include peer-to-peer dialogue around real-life situations.
Contextual Projects
Throughout the program, you have the opportunity to work with your mentor team to design learning experiences that are entirely shaped by what you are doing (or will do) in your current or desired vocational context. Are you planting a church? Building a youth ministry program? Leading worship? Then use that in your program! Are you aspiring to integrate your faith into your current or desired vocation? Then use that in your program! If an experience or project is connected to what it means to flourish in your vocation, then use it to make progress in your program!
Get Started
We’d love to help you discern if this is the next best step for you.
Ready to move forward? Here are a few things you’ll need to get started.
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Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended (and high school diploma for bachelor’s students) for all bachelor’s, graduate certificate in theological studies, master’s, and doctoral students.
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Students with a certificate of completion for Training in Spiritual Direction may be asked to provide official transcripts on a case-by-case basis.
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A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (or 3.0 for PhD, ThD, DPC, DMin, MACO, & MAMFT applicants).
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A completed application for admission and all admissions materials.
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