Master of Divinity in Biblical Spiritual Formation and Discipleship—Online

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Grow Spiritually and Learn to Disciple Others Effectively

Your Master of Divinity in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship will equip you to practice spiritual disciplines, and learn to shepherd, exhort, and guide God's people. Through a foundation of Bible, systematic theology, and biblical spiritual formation courses, you'll also be prepared to diagnose the spiritual condition of others and engage in soul care and discipleship. Our online program will allow you to study in flexible formats that fit your schedule and needs.

This program is also offered on our Chicago and Michigan campuses

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Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

Through your Master of Divinity in Biblical Spiritual Formation and Discipleship, you will:
Experience personal transformation through the Word of God.
Develop spiritual disciplines and grow spiritually in your faith, character, and walk with Christ.
Prepare to carefully assess and address the spiritual condition of others.
Articulate biblical perspectives and explain the essentials of the Christian faith.
Gain understanding of spiritual warfare and world religions.
Develop field experience under guided supervision through an internship (three credit hours).

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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Higher Learning Commission

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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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Meet Our Faculty

Our professors are dedicated practitioners who are here to instruct, train, mentor, and support you throughout your time in their classes.
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