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Are you ready for the challenge?
At ACU, our standard for evaluating M.Div. equivalency is our 72-hour M.Div. degree plan. We will review your graduate transcripts and determine which of the courses you have already taken will fit into the M.Div. equivalency plan, granting as many credits as possible.
Program Structure
Master of Divinity Equivalency
These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan.
Required Hours
Program length: varies
Application Deadlines
One month prior to starting semester
What outcomes can you expect?
Research Sources: Graduates will have critical facility with the most important primary sources and issues of scholarly discussion in biblical studies, theology, or church history
Research Methods: Graduates will have ability to use the best current methods of research in one of the following disciplines: biblical studies, theology, or church history
Original Research: Graduates will demonstrate ability to produce scholarly contributions in their field of study
Admission Requirements
- A completed application and application fee;
- An official transcript of all previous colleges attended. The transcript must indicate an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent.
Upon receipt of all application materials, the Graduate School of Theology associate dean and Doctor of Ministry director will review your file and determine which courses you need to take to earn M.Div. Equivalency.
Note that admission to M.Div. Equivalency does not guarantee admission to the D.Min. program. Rather, it simply means that you would be approved to complete the hours needed to qualify as an applicant for the D.Min. program. After completing all courses needed to achieve M.Div. Equivalency, we will invite you to proceed with applying for admission to the D.Min. program!