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2025 Undergraduate Bulletin

Divinity School

Dean: Dr. Barry A. Jones

The Campbell University Divinity School officially opened as the sixth school of Campbell University in January 1996. Guided by its mission statement to provide theological education that is Christ-centered, Bible-based, and Ministry-focused, the Divinity School offers Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Arts in Faith & Leadership Formation, and Doctor of Ministry degrees. Three dual degree programs are available as well, combining the Master of Divinity degree with a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a Juris Doctor. Information describing these graduate theological degrees is available on the Divinity School website (http://divinity.campbell.edu) and in a separate bulletin.

Master of Divinity (MDiv)
The Master of Divinity is a 78-hour professional degree designed to prepare students for a variety of ministries ranging from service within a church setting to social ministries to chaplaincy to education. The core curriculum is designed to prepare every student pursuing vocational or bi-vocational ministry with the basic biblical, theological, historical, and ministerial foundations needed for Christian ministry. The Master of Divinity degree can be earned in three years of full-time study.

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM)
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry is a 48-hour professional degree designed to prepare students for specialized ordained and lay ministry. The degree provides a foundation in the theological disciplines and specialized training in one of the following specialized ministries: 1) Congregational Leadership, 2) Teaching the Bible, 3) Christian Education, 4) Children’s Ministry, or 5) Church Music and Worship. The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degree can be earned in two years of full-time study.The specialization in Congregational Leadership may be earned through online coursework with some courses including an in-person retreat. The online MACM is designed for students to take 6 hours a semester and complete the degree in 4 years.

Master of Arts in Faith & Leadership Formation (MAFLF)
The Master of Arts in Faith and Leadership Formation is a 36-hour professional degree designed to provide a biblical, theological, and spiritual formation and foundation for persons who seek to be intentional in practicing their Christian faith in the context of careers outside of professional ministry. It can be earned in two years of online coursework with some courses including an in-person retreat.

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
The Doctor of Ministry program is a 30-hour advanced professional degree designed to prepare qualified candidates already trained and involved in ministry to render spiritual, ecclesiastical, and vocational Christian leadership at the highest level of expertise in local churches and church-related ministries. The Doctor of Ministry degree can be earned in three years.