Class Type
100% Online, 6-week Courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
June 29, 2026
Accreditation
Mission University is accredited by HLC and ABHE
Credit Hours
Months (avg)
Career Outlooks
Career Opportunities for Master of Divinity Graduates:
- Christian educator
- Church administrator
- Church leadership
- Evangelist
- Military or civilian chaplain
- Minister
- Para-church ministry director
- Pastor
- Professor
- Teacher
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master of Divinity, students will be able to:
1. Articulate a biblical position on theological doctrines, both from an exegetical and systematic approach consistent with Baptist distinctives. (ILO 1)
2. Demonstrate competency in preaching and teaching. (ILO 1; ILO 3)
3. Articulate and integrate a biblical leadership philosophy within personal and ministry contexts. (ILO 2)
4. Evaluate contemporary theological issues by demonstrating competency through the use of a literal-historical-grammatical method of biblical interpretation. (ILO 1)
5. Disciple, counsel, and care for individuals and families using biblical principles in the context of the local church. (ILO 3)
Program Mission
The mission of the Master of Divinity program is to prepare students for pastoral ministry, ministry in a local church, and military or hospital chaplaincy. It also prepares students who desire to teach at the Bible college level, to continue their education to pursue the master of theology or doctoral programs.
Why Choose Mission U?
At Mission University, we have been training effective Christian leaders since 1950. Mission U alumni are impacting the world all over the globe, and we strive for excellence in all that we do. Here are some of the benefits of pursuing your degree with us:
- Mission University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). You can rest assured that you’re earning your degree from an institution that has met rigorous accreditation standards and will be well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.
- Our faculty have years of practical, real-life experience in ministry pastoring churches, running ministries, doing intercultural work abroad, and more. They are excited to share what they’ve learned with you.
- Each of your courses is taught from an evangelical Christian perspective – so whether it’s a leadership, communication, science, or history course – biblical principles and weekly devotions will be incorporated into your studies.
Degree Plans
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) with Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling (MABC) Track:
| Course Code # | Course Name | Hours | |
| BIB | 540 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| CNC | 525 | Theology & Secular Counseling | 3 |
| CNC | 540 | Counseling in the Church | 3 |
| CNC | 535 | Dynamics of Biblical Change | 3 |
| CNC | 550 | Methods of Biblical Change | 3 |
| CNC | 547 | The Biblical Counselor | 3 |
| CNC | 534 | Counseling Theology | 3 |
| CNC | 543 | Marriage Counseling | 3 |
| CNC | 545 | Family Counseling | 3 |
| CNC | 555 | Community and Public Counseling | 3 |
| CNC | 600 | Problems & Procedures | 3 |
| CNC | 623 | Counseling Observation & Exams | 3 |
| HIS | 541 | Church History I: The Early Church – The Dark Ages | 3 |
| HIS | 542 | Church History II: The Reformation – Today | 3 |
| THE | 530 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THE | 532 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| THE | 631 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| THE | 632 | Systematic Theology IV | 3 |
| LAN | 501 | Greek Language Tools OR LAN 511 Greek I | 3 |
| LAN | 506 | Hebrew Language Tools OR LAN 512 Greek II | 3 |
| BIB | 510 | Old Testament I: Law & History | 3 |
| XXX | XXX | Old Testament Elective * | 3 |
| BIB | 520 | New Testament I: The Gospels | 3 |
| XXX | XXX | New Testament Elective * | 3 |
| MIN | 731 | MDIV Capstone | 3 |
| Total | 75 | ||
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) with Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) Track:
| Course Code # | Course Name | Hours | |
| BIB | 540 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BIB | 510 | Old Testament I: Law & History | 3 |
| BIB | 610 | Old Testament II: Poetry & Prophets | 3 |
| BIB | 520 | New Testament I: The Gospels | 3 |
| BIB | 620 | New Testament II: Acts, Epistles & Revelation | 3 |
| THE | 530 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THE | 532 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| THE | 631 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| THE | 632 | Systematic Theology IV | 3 |
| THE | 641 | Apologetics | 3 |
| THE | 650 | Contemporary Issues in Theology | 3 |
| MIN | 515 | Global Evangelism & Discipleship | 3 |
| HIS | 541 | Church History I: The Early Church – The Dark Ages | 3 |
| HIS | 542 | Church History II: The Reformation – Today | 3 |
| LAN | 501 | Greek Language Tools OR LAN 511 Greek I | 3 |
| LAN | 506 | Hebrew Language Tools OR LAN 512 Greek II | 3 |
| MIN | 630 | Transformational Bible Preaching & Teaching | 3 |
| MIN | 631 | Expository Preaching & Teaching | 3 |
| CNC | 540 | Counseling in the Church | 3 |
| CNC | 626 | Marriage & Family Counseling | 3 |
| MIN | 650 | Leadership Essentials for Chrisitan Ministry | 3 |
| XXX | XXX | Elective * | 3 |
| XXX | XXX | Elective * | 3 |
| XXX | XXX | Elective * | 3 |
| MIN | 731 | MDIV Capstone | 3 |
| Total | 75 | ||
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) with Master of Arts in Church Ministry (MACM) Track:
| Course Code # | Course Name | Hours | |
| LDR | 500 | The Life of the Leader | 3 |
| LDR | 510 | Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| BIB | 540 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| MIN | 515 | Global Evangelism & Discipleship | 3 |
| CNC | 540 | Counseling in the Church | 3 |
| CNC | 626 | Marriage & Family Counseling | 3 |
| MIN | 630 | Transformational Bible Preaching & Teaching | 3 |
| THE | 641 | Apologetics | 3 |
| MIN | 650 | Leadership Essentials for Christian Ministry | 3 |
| THE | 650 | Contemporary Issues in Theology | 3 |
| BIB | 510 | Old Testament I: Law & History | 3 |
| BIB | 610 | Old Testament II: Poetry & Prophets | 3 |
| BIB | 520 | New Testament I: The Gospels | 3 |
| BIB | 620 | New Testament II: Acts, Epistles, & Revelation | 3 |
| THE | 530 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THE | 532 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| THE | 631 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| THE | 632 | Systematic Theology IV | 3 |
| LAN | 501 | Greek Language Tools OR LAN 511 Greek I | 3 |
| LAN | 506 | Hebrew Language Tools OR LAN 512 Greek II | 3 |
| MIN | 631 | Expository Preaching & Teaching | 3 |
| HIS | 541 | Church History I: The Early Church – Dark Ages | 3 |
| HIS | 542 | Church History II: The Reformation – Today | 3 |
| XXX | XXX | Elective * | 3 |
| MIN | 731 | MDIV Capstone | 3 |
| Total | 75 | ||
Elective Courses (may be transfer courses, courses from any of the tracks listed above, or courses from the list below):
CNC 520 – Counseling James
CNC 521 – Counseling Job
CNC 522 – Counseling Ephesians
CNC 523 – Counseling Ecclesiastes
CNC 524 – Counseling Song of Solomon
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Scott Phillips
Faculty
Scott Phillips has been at Mission University & Theological Seminary since October 2020. Scott was a Youth and Children’s Pastor at Antioch Bible Baptist Church in Gladstone, MO from 1981-87 and at Trinity Baptist Church in Findlay, OH from 1987-89. He has served as a Life Group leader, Freedom Ministries facilitator, missions team member, and disaster relief team member at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA. He is currently the Executive Pastor at Living Word Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA. He has been involved in online education at Liberty University for more than twenty-five years and was the Online Chair for the undergraduate School of Divinity from 2011-2019 where he led a team of 125 faculty members. Scott is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Genesis and The Gospel of John.
Scott has a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from Baptist Bible Graduate School of Theology, a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (M.A.B.S.) degree from Baptist Bible Graduate School of Theology, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Mission University, and a Graduate of Theology (Th.G.) degree from Mission University.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Completed Mission University application
- Official high school transcript showing the graduation date, or GED certificate.
- Official transcript from all previous colleges or universities attended (if applicable).
- Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA waiver form.
- Completed Mission University financial check-in documents.