Diaspora Seminary commits to preparing faithful, gospel-centered pastors and leaders for the expanding global church of today and tomorrow. We do this through a variety of degree programs that emphasize both rigorous classroom learning and transformative, real-life experiences of ministry in context as necessary aspects of a seminary education.

We offer more than 3 master’s-level courses through FREE online of  the Diaspora Seminary.

Master of Divinity

96 credits, and years to complete: 3-4 years.

Our MDiv is designed to ground students in the disciplines required for pastoral and other vocational ministry by engaging the whole person through rigorous academics, and expanded opportunities for real-life mentored ministry experiences alongside local pastors and ministry leaders.

12 Units Biblical Languages
18 Units Biblical Studies 6 Units Church History
16 Units Systematic Theology 20 Units Practical Theology
76 Units Total Degree Units 20 Units Electives

96 Units Total Units excluding Pastoral Internship

Additional Requirements:
– Pastoral Internship (6 Units)
– Bible Content Examination

Master of Arts

66 Credits, and years to complete:  2-4 years.

This degree is a flexible degree designed for those who desire to grow in depth and breadth of biblical knowledge in a format that fits their schedule and unique ministry preparation needs. The degree can be done residentially and is also available fully online.

BIBLE CONTENT EXAM

Students (MA and MDIV) must attempt to pass the Bible Content Exam during their first semester of coursework; prior to graduation all students must pass the Bible Content Exam.

Master of Theology

30 Credits, years to complete: 2-3 years.

This program aims to expand the student’s knowledge of a major field of theology through training and practice in the use of the methods and tools of theological research, and thus to be better equipped for his pastoral ministry, for his/ her teaching ministry or more advanced graduate study.
The degree is offered in two fields: Biblical Studies with majors in the Old Testament or the New Testament; and Theological Studies with majors in Church History, Systematic Theology, or Apologetics.
The degree is conferred upon the completion of the following requirements: knowledge of the original languages of Scripture upon initial matriculation, completion of six courses from 900s (at least one or more courses must be in the candidate’s major area of concentration), submission of a master’s thesis on an approved subject within the candidate’s major area of concentration, and being sustained on a comprehensive oral examination of the candidate’s major area of concentration before committee.

Program Requirements for ThM

The ThM requires satisfactory completion of 30 units as outlined in the curriculum with grades of A or B and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. The MDiv degree (including Hebrew and Greek) or its educational equivalent (at least 72 credit hours) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for a dmission to the ThM program.

This is a 126 credit-unit undergraduate academic degree program designed for lay people who desire a biblical and theological training with an emphasis on the study of the original languages. Through the curriculum each man or woman in the program gains a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures and Reformed Doctrine by completing the program and is equipped to bring an informed Christian perspective to a variety of callings and non-ordained ministries.

The degree is conferred upon the completion of the prescribed program, which requires four years of full-time study. The sequence of the courses to be taken could be different depending on the initial semester the student takes.

Our commitment to equipping Christ’s church includes many continuing education opportunities that can benefit pastors, leaders, or anyone else in the body of Christ.

We have center for pastoral education at Mondulkiri in Cambodia to equip church leaders for expanding Christ’s church.