Rockbridge Seminary
Programme Detail: Master of Divinity Degree
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Master of Divinity Degree |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | The Master of Divinity degree (MDiv – 3 year program) is a professional degree designed for men and women who have a bachelor’s degree and are serving on a church staff or in other ministry positions. Students develop competencies in Bible, church history, doctrine, spiritual formation, as well as servant leadership skills required for local church ministry. The curriculum may be completed in three years, although many students take longer due to family, church, and job responsibilities. Read more at www.rockbridgeseminary.org/mdiv |
| Keywords | online seminary |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
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| Country and region where programme is available | International (e.g. distance learning) / All international |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills |
| Residential/Non Residential | Non Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | 800 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 8 week term |
| Average hours of study per week | 8 |
| Methods of instruction | an interactive learning experience shared with other students enrolled in the same course and guided by an experienced, qualified professor. Assignments use a student's ministry platform with the focus of building ministry competencies or skills. The learning process is process is provided through a modern, online classroom providing written lectures, research, forum discussions with other students and professor, chat discussions, video and audio clips. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 50 |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 50 |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | assumed |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 300 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | bachelor's degree required |
| Other Prerequisites | must be in a ministry role, either fulltime or parttime. |
| Qualifications gained | competencies for ministry in a local church |
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| Other Accrediting Bodies | in the process of accreditation |
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