Master in Divinity/Ministry (Master's)

Tuition is Total Tuition Cost: $46,960.

Graduates are qualified for pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, and leadership in religious and community organizations. The programme combines theological study with practical training in worship, spiritual direction, and social justice. Students engage in biblical interpretation and Christian spirituality through a structured curriculum. The degree is designed for those called to ordained ministry or professional service in faith-based settings.

Focus areas include Advanced Biblical Studies, Chaplaincy, Denominational Studies, Spiritual Formation, Theology & Social Justice, Transformational Leadership.

The programme requires 80 credits of coursework, including a core curriculum called The Great Conversation and elective courses in selected focus areas. Students complete training through Clinical Pastoral Education units in chaplaincy tracks.

Graduates enter roles as pastors, chaplains, spiritual directors, and leaders in religious organizations, non-profits, and social justice initiatives.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Required documents include transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. The application is free and can be submitted online.

The programme totals about 80 credit hours. Online and on-campus options available; part-time and full-time study; typical duration is 3 to 4 years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Northeastern Seminary operates as an embedded school of Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, New York. Its theological education is connected to Free Methodist and Wesleyan traditions while welcoming students from numerous Christian denominations. The seminary brings together students, faculty, alumni, and ministry leaders from different geographical locations, ages, ethnicities, denominations, and ministry contexts.

Academic work centers on Scripture, biblical studies, theology, spiritual formation, Christian ministry, and leadership. Students can begin with stackable certificates in areas such as chaplaincy, spiritual direction, biblical interpretation, or Black Church Studies, then build toward a Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, or Doctor of Ministry. The seminary also offers an online associate degree in Biblical Studies and bachelor's degrees in Ministry, Biblical Studies, or Religion and Philosophy through its partnership with Roberts Wesleyan University. Graduates pursue chaplaincy, church ministry, Christian education, nonprofit work, community advocacy, and academia.

International students should know that fully online study is a central part of the seminary's model, while in-person courses are available in Rochester. The flexible curriculum supports students who are working or serving in ministry and allows them to complete degrees at a chosen pace. The student community includes people from six nations and 26 US states, creating opportunities to learn alongside classmates from varied Christian traditions and life circumstances.