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Overview

The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) equips pastors and lay leaders for professional ministry in the Church. The M.Div. provides students with basic training in theological and ministerial studies through rigorous coursework and ongoing supervised ministry. This program is also available with an emphasis in either Anglican Studies or Biblical Studies.

Benefits and Distinctives

  • Learn to navigate the complexities of pastoral work through on-site internships.
  • Develop transformational mentoring relationships with HGST faculty who are equipped with academic credentials and years of ministerial experience.
  • Benefit from an excellent professor-to-student ratio of 1:20.
  • Geared toward the pastor seeking ordination and possibly interested in a D.Min.
  • Earn the recognized theology degree for ordination.
  • Develop foundational understanding of the basics that comprise theological study: Bible, language, ministry, ethics, and practicum training.
  • Institute patterns of effective ministry through a combination of classroom instruction, peer-to-peer learning, and practical application.
  • Utilize resources from church history and systematic theology to shape contemporary ministry.
  • Have global awareness of the church and its ministry.

Learn more about the program and our faculty.

Accreditation

C.P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

University Reputation

Azusa Pacific University held its place for the second year in the most prestigious category of the U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2009, ranking in the third tier of the national category. Additionally, for the first time, APU ranked ninth among the best up-and-coming national universities. Previously, APU was ranked in the top 25 schools within the Western Universities-Master’s category, enjoying prominent placement and recognition for outstanding first-year and service-learning programs.

According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine, APU ranked number 6 in the nation in awarding the most master’s degrees to Hispanics. In addition, The Princeton Review included APU as 1 of 120 colleges in the 2009 Best in the West category.

Note: This information is current for the academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.