Master of Divinity in Pastoral Studies—Online

Prepare for Exceptional, Exemplary Ministry Wherever God Leads You

Your Master of Divinity in Pastoral Studies will provide you with exemplary biblical, theological, professional, and spiritual life training. This program gives you deep biblical understanding and excellent preaching skills so that you can communicate the Scriptures with accuracy, relevance, and transformational impact.

Through in-depth biblical and practical preparation, you will also be equipped to minister full time in a wide variety of settings. Our online program will allow you to study in flexible formats that fit your unique 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 Pastoral Studies, you will:
Integrate Bible analysis, biblical and systematic theology, church history, ministry leadership, narrative preaching, and biblical languages.
Apply biblical truths and ministry strategies to the practical problems faced in churches and ministries around the world.
Incorporate biblical knowledge with preaching skills to communicate the Scriptures with accuracy and relevance.
Enhance your Bible study and understanding through user-friendly, computer-based analysis of the Hebrew and Greek biblical texts.
Develop professional acumen and experience under guided supervision through an internship.

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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