Master in Divinity/Ministry (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees are determined annually and available upon request through the admissions office.. The deadline to apply for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 15, 2026.

This programme prepares students for pastoral ministry through in-person training focused on biblical preaching and church leadership. It emphasizes faithful transmission of Christian doctrine through rigorous academic study and hands-on experience. Students train under experienced pastors at partner churches as part of a cohort-based learning model. The programme requires extensive study in Greek and Hebrew exegesis and includes a resident pastoral apprenticeship.

The programme requires 102 credits, including coursework, a 10-credit resident pastoral apprenticeship, and advanced standing options based on prior academic background. The curriculum is structured around in-person, cohort-based learning with a focus on biblical languages and practical ministry training.

Graduates typically serve as pastors, church planters, or ministry leaders in local congregations and denominational organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a theologically aligned institution. Prior coursework in Bible, theology, Greek, or Hebrew may qualify for advanced standing. Required documents include transcripts and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 102 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, cohort-based; typical duration is 3 years for standard track, 7 years for accelerated dual-degree track. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

At its Minneapolis campus, Bethlehem College & Seminary offers in-person degree programs within a distinctly Christian setting. The school describes education as a way to cultivate “serious joy,” with students encouraged to understand and value the glory of Christ in all things. Its approach joins biblical study with learning from the wider world, reflecting the belief that God’s glory can be seen in both. Minneapolis is the setting for the college, seminary, and evening degree programs.

Bethlehem College provides undergraduate programs with accelerated master’s options. Bethlehem Seminary offers a Master of Divinity and a pastoral apprenticeship. Evening degrees include a Bachelor of Theology and a Master of Arts, with schedules intended to accommodate work and family responsibilities. Across these programs, the stated aim is to prepare students for wise Christian witness, pastoral leadership, discipleship, and service to the church. The school presents the Bible as the decisive source of meaning and places theology, Scripture, worship, ministry, and Christian formation at the center of academic life.

International students should know that the institution has supported seminarians from theologically underserved regions through the Alex Steddom International Student Fund. The fund was originally intended to assist up to four seminarians each year at the Minneapolis campus. Its future focus is shifting toward theological education in students’ home countries, while earlier recipients have returned or plan to return home for ministry. Scholarships and work-study support have helped some students study without educational debt, but prospective applicants should confirm current funding and program arrangements directly with the school.