Trinity Lutheran Seminary

"The M.Div. program at Trinity is not only focused on academics, but on preparing good pastors.  I also appreciate the seminary's intentional commitment to building and achieving a strong community.  I feel the Trinity community supports me and challenges me to grow and learn in exciting and significant ways."

Megan Elliott
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Westerville, Ohio
 

Master of Divinity

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Provides preparation for the ordained ministry of the church.
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Academic Requirements

90 semester hours of coursework
  • 61 hours in core courses, including 19 hours in the Bible Division, 22 hours in the History-Theology-Society Division, 17 hours in the Ministry Division, and 3 hours of integrative coursework.
  • Option courses: Six semester hours must be earned in this way in the Bible Division; five or six in the History-Theology-Society Division; and eight in the Ministry Division.
  • Students may use elective course work to concentrate in one area of interest, or may make selections from offerings in all divisions.
  • At least two January Term courses.

Language Requirement
  • Hebrew I and Greek I are required of all M.Div. candidates.

Areas of Concentration

1. The Bible in Mission and Ministry
2. Leadership for a MIssional Church
3. Youth and Family Ministry
4. Christian Spirituality
5. The Church in a Diverse World

Contextual Requirements
  • Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at a certified CPE site. CPE programs typically involve 400 hours of clinical experience and may be completed in the summer.
  • Ministry in Context (MIC) in the ELCA student’s first two years of study.
  • Internship, internship/residency, or other parish-based contextual experience under the auspices and supervision of the seminary; usually completed between the second and third years of academic study.