Beeson Divinity School
offers the Master of Divinity (M.Div.),
Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) and
the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degrees.
Beeson is accredited with the Association
of Theological Schools in the United States
and Canada.
Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is the flagship
degree of the Beeson Divinity School. It
is normally the first professional degree
leading to ordination. This degree has as
its primary thrust the development of competence
in ministry. This degree seeks a balanced
emphasis between academic excellence and
professional preparation.
Master of Theological Studies
The Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
is a general academic degree. It has a major
thrust toward theological understanding
and a minimal thrust toward the professional
practice of ministry. Consequently, the
M.T.S. is not the degree for those whose
call is to church ministries normally requiring
ordination. Admission to this degree is
selective and limited.
Doctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) is the highest
earned degree for the practice of Christian
ministry. The design of the degree is to
enhance understanding and to improve skills
of the minister whether in the local congregation
or some related field. The goal is to equip
the person committed to a Christian vocation
for the highest level of excellence in the
actual practice of that ministry.
The program is open to students who already
earned their first professional degree (M.Div.
or its equivalent) either at Beeson Divinity
School or another accredited school and
who have a minimum of three years' experience
in a pastorate or other professional ministry.
The D.Min. program is open only to those
who demonstrate the highest competence,
dedication , and potential for excellence.
The program consists of seminars on campus,
supervision in academics and ministry practice,
and a dissertation in practical theology.
Mid-career candidates are especially encouraged
to apply.
Joint Degree Programs
Dual degree programs allow students to earn
two degrees concurrently with fewer credit
hour requirements than are needed to earn
the degrees separately. Joint degree programs
require admission to each of the respective
schools. Joint degrees must be pursued concurrently.
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