The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is the standard professional degree for pastoral ministry — a comprehensive graduate program covering the biblical languages, theology, church history, and the practical work of shepherding a congregation. It is the most comprehensive of the master’s-level seminary degrees and the one most commonly expected of those pursuing ordination. At New Geneva Theological Seminary, the M.Div. is a 100-credit-hour, fully online degree anchored in historic Reformed theology and the Westminster Standards, designed to equip individuals for the pastorate and other gospel ministries.
What does an M.Div. prepare you for?
The M.Div. is built to form ministers, not merely to inform them. Graduates commonly pursue:
At New Geneva, the M.Div. is designed for aspiring pastors seeking ordination in Reformed and evangelical denominations — including the PCA, OPC, and RCUS — as well as chaplains and future scholars.
What is in an M.Div. curriculum?
An M.Div. is comprehensive by design. New Geneva’s 100 hours span five areas: Old Testament (including Hebrew), New Testament (including Greek), Systematic & Historical Theology, Pastoral Theology & Missions (preaching, counseling, leadership, worship), and History / Religion & Society. Unlike shorter ministry degrees, a true M.Div. trains you in the original biblical languages and the full arc of systematic theology — the reason it is the longest and most comprehensive of the master’s-level seminary degrees.
M.Div. vs. other seminary degrees
How the M.Div. compares to the other master’s-level paths at New Geneva:
The M.Div. is the fullest of these — the standard track for those preparing to preach and pastor. Explore each on the degree programs page.
The M.Div. at New Geneva Theological Seminary
New Geneva’s M.Div. is delivered entirely online for students who cannot relocate or leave their current ministry context, with live Zoom sessions and on-demand coursework. It is uncompromisingly Reformed — rooted in Scripture and the Westminster Standards, taught with a redemptive-historical method that trains you to preach Christ from all of Scripture. Tuition is $300 per credit hour, so the full 100-credit degree is $30,000 — one of the most affordable Westminster-confessional M.Div. programs available online.
