Master of Divinity M.Div.
Foundational biblical, theological and practical preparation for pastoral ministry — the program of The Master’s Seminary (Los Angeles), adapted for the churches of Ukraine.
- Level
- Graduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Location
- Kyiv
- Credential
- Master’s diploma

About the program
The program is designed for church ministers and aims to provide foundational biblical, theological and practical preparation for pastoral ministry. It was developed at The Master’s Seminary (Los Angeles, USA) and adapted to the needs of churches in Ukraine. Distinctives of the program include:
- Foundational study of the biblical languages
- A focus on the exegetical study of the biblical text
- The theory and practice of expository preaching
- Fostering spiritual growth and Christian maturity
- Mentoring and individual care for students
Who it is for
- 01
The program is designed for church pastors
- 02
It is also intended for brothers who are called and gifted by God but have not yet been ordained to pastoral ministry
- 03
Candidates must be actively involved in the ministry of a local church
Curriculum
- OT 503Hebrew Grammar 1
- NT 656Greek Reading 1
- BI 505Hermeneutics
- BI 657Exposition of Deuteronomy
- BI xxxNew Testament (special course)
- TH 605Theology 1
- PM 505Research Writing Methods
- PM 500AMentoring
- OT 504Hebrew Grammar 2
- OT 603Hebrew Exegesis
- OT 796Old Testament Introduction
- NT 656Greek Reading 2
- BI 504Exposition of Prayer
- BI 757Exposition of Galatians
- PM 500BMentoring
- OT 686Hebrew Reading
- OT xxxOld Testament (special course)
- NT 500Greek Grammar 1
- BI 665Exposition of Proverbs
- TH 507Historical Theology 1
- TH 606Theology 2
- PM 512Counseling and Teaching
- PM 600AMentoring
- OT xxxOld Testament (special course)
- NT 501Greek Grammar 2
- NT 603Greek Exegesis 1
- NT 672New Testament Introduction
- TH 705Theology 3
- PM 602Sermon Mechanics
- PM 600BMentoring
- OT xxxOld Testament (special course)
- NT 604Greek Exegesis 2
- NT xxxNew Testament (special course)
- BI 705Hermeneutics II
- TH 508Historical Theology 2
- TH 601Apologetics
- PM 603Preaching Practicum 1
- PM 700AMentoring
- XX xxxSpecial course
- XX xxxSpecial course
- TH 706Theology 4
- TH 785Biblical Theology
- PM 604Preaching Practicum 2
- PM 768Marriage and Family
- PM 700BMentoring
Admission requirements
- The program admits graduates of Christian and secular institutions who hold an acceptable bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants without formal Christian education must pass a Bible knowledge exam.
- Applicants without a bachelor’s degree will receive a bachelor’s diploma instead of the master’s degree upon completing the program.
- Applicants must meet the spiritual qualifications set out in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:7–9 and be actively involved in the ministry and life of a local church.
- Applicants must complete the application questionnaire and provide a letter of recommendation from an elder of their local church.
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