Master's in Divinity (Pastoral and General Ministries)

Biola University, stands as a distinguished private Christian institution located in La Mirada, California. Committed to integrating faith with education, Biola offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs spanning diverse disciplines such as theology, arts, sciences, business, and health sciences. At Biola University, the fusion of rigorous academics and Christian values is at the heart of its mission. The campus provides a nurturing environment where students can engage in intellectual inquiry while deepening their spiritual understanding. With a dedicated faculty, a commitment to service, and a strong sense of community, Biola equips students with the knowledge, character, and ethical foundation necessary to excel in their chosen careers and make a meaningful impact in the world. Through its distinctive approach to education, Biola University prepares graduates to lead lives of purpose, integrity, and service, guided by their faith.

The Master of Divinity with a concentration in Pastoral and General Ministries — offered on campus, fully online or in a hybrid format — is designed to give you in-depth, wide-ranging preparation for pastoral leadership. The most popular of Talbot’s MDiv concentrations, this program provides broad academic and practical training to equip you for a professional position in a variety of roles, whether as a pastor, a church ministry leader, or as an educator at the undergraduate or graduate and seminary level. Throughout the program, you’ll be equipped to communicate biblical truth accurately and relevantly, to organize and lead congregations in worship, to develop a love and commitment to God’s people by serving both the body and individuals, and to engage in personal and corporate evangelism.