What academic degree is recommended for becoming an ordained minister?
Most traditional denominations will require a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree for ordination but students are encouraged to verify the specific requirements of their denomination. Unlike the Master of Arts degrees which are more academic in nature, the Master of Divinity is considered a professional degree that addresses the practical aspects of ministry. The Master of Divinity incorporates a broad curriculum of church history, hermeneutics, theology, biblical languages and elective courses.
