Master of Divinity

The MDIV is a 75 hour program that provides high quality, accessible, and economical ministerial training for pastors involved in local church ministry.  Courses take place in online, blended, and on-site formats.  To enroll in the degree, a person must have earned a bachelor's degree and be officially engaged in ministry at least 20 hours a week and connected with a worshiping body of Christian believers with whom they can successfully complete course assignments relating to the local church. Students take required courses (60 hours) in a carefully sequenced cohort format, but also have 15 hours of elective work.  Professors include not only a core seminary faculty, but also draw on the strength of undergraduate faculty from IWU's School of Ministry and Theology, as well as on a cadre of prominent affiliate and visiting faculty who teach various courses each year.

Objectives - Wesleyan Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University strives to promote the following key learning outcomes in the MDIV program.  A student who has completed the MDIV should, with graduate-level competency, be able to:

  • Relate an informed understanding of relevant theories to a lifelong practice of ministry.
  • Faithfully and fruitfully participate in the mission of God, lead a local congregation, facilitate worship, proclaim the word of God, spiritually form a people, and foster healthy interpersonal relationships.
  • Delineate and implement a process of positive change and transformation into a holy person in one's personal, spiritual, vocational, congregational, and community life.
  • Soundly integrate the Bible, Christian theology, and church history with each other and into the practice of ministry.

Admission and Graduation Requirements for Wesley Seminary

Advanced Standing with Credit

MDIV Program Requirements

MDIV Program of Study