The Master of Divinity degree is a comprehensive, three-year program designed to develop leaders for church and kingdom ministry locally and cross-culturally. Alliance Theological Seminary (ATS) does this by focusing on three formational areas: spiritual formation, biblical/theological formation, and missional formation.
At a Glance
93
Credits
3 Years
Standard Completion Time
5
Unique Concentrations
Why Study Divinity at ATS?
The M.Div. at ATS is a transformational, multicultural experience. Our students come from over thirty different nations and fifty different denominations. This powerful diversity is one of the key elements that sets us apart from other seminaries. Your ATS education will intentionally integrate biblical and theological truths with sociology, anthropology and other disciplines, preparing you for effective holistic ministry.
Leadership Training
Multicultural Experiences
Holistic Ministry Curriculum
About the Degree
What Will I Study?
Students will be able to understand and practice integration of the personal, theological, and practical components of holistic ministry. Some areas of study include:
- Biblical studies and theology
- Global theology
- Integration of biblical truth and theology with cultural contextualization
- Intercultural studies
- Practical and empowered ministry skills
- Spiritual formation
Career Opportunities
Students who complete the M.Div. degree at ATS will be equipped for a variety of leadership opportunities. For example:
- Chaplaincy programs
- Further study in the theological disciplines
- Missional leadership in the church and parachurch organizations
- Pastoral leadership
Our Graduates
ATS graduates have gone on to pastor local churches, lead national and international parachurch organizations, serve in a variety of international ministry and discipleship contexts, and participate in unique entrepreneurial opportunities that aim at humanitarian support and justice. Many of our students have also continued their academic pursuits and earned their D.Min. and/or Ph.D.
Specialized Accreditors
- Association of Theological Schools
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Institutional Accreditor)
For up-to-date accreditation information, please refer to https://allianceu.edu/about-au/accreditations/
Concentrations (5)
- Bible and Theology
- Church Development
- Missions
- TESOL
- Urban Ministries
Testimonials
Meet Key Faculty
Dr. Stanley John
Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies
Stanley.John@allianceu.eduView Profile
Dr. Cleotha Robertson
Associate Professor of Old Testament
Cleotha.Robertson@allianceu.eduView Profile
Dr. Ronald Walborn
VP & Dean of ATS and School of Bible and Christian Ministry
Ronald.Walborn@allianceu.eduView Profile