Anderson University

What you'll study

Coursework and guided seminars focus on advanced preaching practice and scholarship, supported by both academic faculty and experienced pastor-scholars. The curriculum totals 48 credit hours delivered online and includes structured mentoring for the dissertation beginning in year two. (The program page emphasizes seminar-style instruction and mentorship rather than listing specific module titles.)

Entry requirements

• A master’s degree in Ministry or Divinity (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution or from an institution accredited by ATS, ABHE, or TRACS.
• Submission of official graduate transcripts.
• At least one graduate-level preaching course completed at the master’s level.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a ministry vocation.
• Applicants should be serving in a ministry role that provides consistent preaching opportunities.
• Application deadline listed as June 1.
• Note: the program does not have I-20 or I-17 approval (international student visa sponsorship is not provided).

Career prospects

The program aims to deepen preaching effectiveness and to equip graduates to mentor others in preaching and teaching ministries. Anderson’s materials link program purpose to roles that involve sustained proclamation, leadership in church contexts, and teaching or mentoring within ministry settings. The school cautions that job placement and internship opportunities are not guaranteed and that employment and salary outcomes vary by location, industry, and individual qualifications.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Anderson University points applicants to tuition, financial aid, and admissions resources; specific scholarships or tuition figures are not provided on the program page. Prospective applicants should consult the university’s tuition and financial aid offices for program-specific costs, funding options, and any available institutional support.