Master in Divinity/Ministry (Master's)

Simpson University is a Christ-centered learning community in Redding, California. Its educational approach connects faith, learning, leadership, and service. Students are encouraged to develop critical competence and prepare for lives of purposeful work. The university offers undergraduate studies, graduate studies, degree-completion programs, the A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary, the Master of Business Administration, and the Betty M. Dean School of Nursing.

Academic options include nursing, business, political science, music, biology, digital media, history, teacher education, and global studies. The new Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies can be taken as a major, secondary major, or minor. It brings together global cultures, international issues, economics, politics, religion, and cross-cultural communication. The program prepares students for fields such as international development, education, business, government, humanitarian work, ministry, and community engagement.

International students join a campus community that connects local service with global engagement. WorldSERVE provides short-term mission trips, on-campus training, small groups, and Global Impact Week. Service opportunities include local churches, schools, nonprofit organizations, and an annual Day of Service in Redding. The campus is within two hours of mountains, beaches, wilderness, and skiing. Simpson also offers 25 athletic programs and financial-aid support, including scholarships. Students should expect a faith-based environment where prayer, community, and service are part of campus life.

This programme prepares students for Christian ministry through focused training in biblical interpretation, preaching, and pastoral leadership. It emphasizes spiritual formation, ethical character, and practical ministry skills across diverse contexts. Students engage in online, hybrid, and in-person learning with direct fieldwork and ministry experiences. The curriculum integrates theological study with real-world application in local churches and community settings.

Focus areas include Biblical Interpretation, Preaching, Pastoral Care, Spiritual Formation, Evangelism, Worship Planning.

The programme requires 72 credits distributed across coursework, ministry practicum, and field experiences over three academic years. Students complete required courses in theology, biblical studies, and ministry practice, including a year-long ministry experience.

Graduates serve in local church leadership, pastoral roles, evangelism, and community outreach ministries.

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. An interview may be required.

The programme totals about 72 credit hours. Online, hybrid, and in-person delivery; full-time and part-time options; typically three years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 99% of applicants.