Master of Divinity

Master of Divinity is a common degree among theological seminaries and is considered by many denominations as the minimum academic requirement for ordination into pastoral ministry. It usually contains studies in biblical Greek, theology, philosophy, church history, pastoral theology, and Old and New Testament studies. Many courses also contain specializations such as church growth, evangelism, systematic theology, Christian education, liturgical studies, and the like.

In many circles the title Master of Divinity has replaced the Bachelor of Divinity since the latter title would imply that it is on a par level with a Bachelor of Arts. It is significantly larger than many graduate degrees consisting of 90 or more semester hours.