Undergraduate
At Cornerstone University, you’ll get the full college experience with a Christ-centered worldview. Learn more about the undergraduate experience below.
At Cornerstone University, you’ll get the full college experience with a Christ-centered worldview. Learn more about the undergraduate experience below.
Persevere in what you know you’re capable of. Our programs for adults provide a creative approach to learning anchored in Christ-centered virtues as you follow your unwavering purpose.
Go further as an influencer in your work and community. Our graduate programs prepare you to open new doors as you reach your God-given potential.
At Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, we're dedicated to learning, serving and leading through rigorous scholarship and a humble approach to Scripture.
The Master of Divinity prepares you for a future of faithful ministry. Whether you feel called to a pastoral role, overseas missions, Bible translation or something else, the M.Div. at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary will form you holistically. We seek to see you grow academically and as a follower of Jesus so that you can lead well.
The M.Div. is our most comprehensive degree; the coursework is rigorous and covers areas that are essential in a variety of ministry settings including biblical languages, interpretation of Scripture, theology, church history, spiritual formation, and much more. We are passionate about serving Christ and his church by preparing ministry leaders for effective service, and our M.Div. demonstrates this commitment.
Of M.Div. alumni surveyed reported being vocationally employed in a ministry context or pursuing further study 6-12 months after graduation.
Of M.Div. students achieved the highest outcome (i.e., fully affirmed/making good progress in vocational readiness) at the mid-point assessment and 98% at the exit assessment.
Different denominations are represented in our M.Div. student body.
A seminary education is meant to form both your mind and your soul. The M.Div. program at GRTS is a journey that keeps both of these arenas of formation at the forefront.
The coursework is thorough and is designed to train you to lead and serve with humility and wisdom. You’ll complete 94 credit hours in the areas of Bible, theology and ministry. We place a strong emphasis on reading the Bible on its own terms, so our students take a total of 10 courses in Greek and Hebrew grammar and exegesis. We value the great tradition of which we are a part, so M.Div. students take at least 7 theology courses. We want our students to have practical experience and to be connected to ministry, so they complete 5 ministry leadership courses as well as a 4-course ministry residency sequence.
At the same time, the environment of GRTS is one of intellectual humility where character formation is central. We are deeply dependent on God and His Spirit to work in our hearts throughout the process. We study God’s word to hear his voice and to submit to his call. We worship together in chapel, and, as a community, we seek to grow more like our Lord everyday.
An M.Div. will provide a wide range of opportunities for employment—whether you want to work in a church, para-church ministry, non-profit or another Christian organization.
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary is committed to serving Christ’s church by developing ministry leaders. Our Ministry Residency program is strategic and essential in this endeavor as it provides avenues for students to connect with ministry mentors and to serve in local churches and other ministry sites. Students put their classroom learning to practice, gain important ministry experience, and learn valuable lessons in this unique experience.
Studying biblical languages offers at least three unique, formative benefits:
The rigorous M.Div. program at GRTS is designed to transform your heart and mind for a life of ministry. Take a look at some of the courses you’ll take as an M.Div. student.
The Bible core of the M.Div. program consists of 35 credits. This sequence will equip you to study the Bible in its original language and context:
Program learning outcomes are the foundation of a GRTS degree. Explore how our M.Div.program prepares you to learn, serve and lead for a lifetime of ministry.
Anthony Raffa (’19)GRTS prepared me to be a critical thinker. Rather than just telling us the answers, they have taught us how to search for them ourselves. In a world that has issues and problems that are changing and evolving, this has been a real gift that can be used for the rest of my life.
The M.Div. faculty at GRTS have decades of teaching and ministry experience and are prepared to both teach you and mentor you as you prepare to serve faithfully in God’s church.
The Master of Divinity at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary is one of several ministry-focused programs at GRTS. Take a look at the other related programs at GRTS.
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At Cornerstone University, you’ll get the full college experience with a Christ-centered worldview. Learn more about the undergraduate experience below.
Persevere in what you know you’re capable of. Our programs for adults provide a creative approach to learning anchored in Christ-centered virtues as you follow your unwavering purpose.
Go further as an influencer in your work and community. Our graduate programs prepare you to open new doors as you reach your God-given potential.
At Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, we’re dedicated to learning, serving and leading through rigorous scholarship and a humble approach to Scripture.