As an SPS student, you can choose a Master of Divinity (MDiv), a Master of Arts in Theology (MA) degree, and a graduate certificate in Christian Studies. Each supports SPU’s vision to engage the culture and change the world with the transforming gospel of Jesus Christ.
Programs
Master’s degree programs
The following degree programs are approved by the the Association of Theological Schools Commission on Accrediting Master of Divinity and Master of Arts programs:
Certification program
Dual Degrees
The following dual degree programs allow you to earn two advanced degrees in less time than it would take you to earn the same two degrees separately.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Programs in the School of Theology meet the educational requirements for denominational ordination, which are not regulated by any states, due to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
The master of divinity (MDiv) degree provides the education necessary for ordination in several Christian denominations: the Free Methodist Church; the United Methodist Church; the Presbyterian Church in the USA; and others. These ordination requirements do not differ by state, only by denomination.