Master of Divinity in Ministry Leadership—Online

Be Equipped to Lead Confidently in a Variety of Ministry Contexts

Your Master of Divinity in Ministry Leadership will prepare you for effective and exemplary Christian leadership in a variety of settings through biblical, theological, professional, and spiritual life training. You’ll be ready to plan, organize, lead, counsel, resolve conflicts, assess, manage change, and direct a range of church and parachurch ministries. Our online program will allow you to study in flexible formats that fit your demanding schedule and needs.

This program is also offered on our Chicago and Michigan campuses

Program Plan (pdf)

Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

Through your Master of Divinity in Ministry Leadership, you will:
Develop expertise in ministering to people of various ethnic backgrounds and religious worldviews.
Expand your skills in interpersonal relationships, evangelism, discipleship, and church planting.
Grow in scriptural knowledge, ministry experience, servanthood, and Christian character.
Develop intercultural skills under guided supervision through an internship.
Meet the foundational requirements of evangelical missions agencies.

This degree is accredited by the following institutions, giving you further confidence in a Moody education.

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Association for Biblical Higher Education

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Association of Theological Schools

Higher Learning Commission

Life at Moody Online

Moody Online will welcome you into a diverse online community of fellow students from around the world, encouraging you to build relationships as you learn online. You’ll also:

  • Deepen your biblical knowledge in every class.
  • Apply what you learn in your real-life ministry.
  • Grow spiritually as you pursue God’s calling on your life.
  • Watch chapel online.
  • Access library services.
  • Attend MTS lecture webinars.

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