Cedarville College

What you'll study

The curriculum centers on biblical and theological foundations plus practical ministry courses. Core features drawn from the program include:

• Four courses each in Old Testament, New Testament, and Christian theology to establish a scriptural and doctrinal base.
• More than 30 hours of practical ministry coursework integrated with mentoring and supervised ministry placements.
• Training in the biblical languages of Hebrew and Greek to support exegesis and original-language study.
• Sample courses explicitly listed by the program: Exegesis to Exposition and Text-Driven Preaching.
• Ten available tracks for customization: Bible Translation; Biblical and Theological Studies Research; Biblical Care and Counseling (note: this track does not meet all licensure requirements for counselors); Church Planting and Revitalization; Ministry Leadership (MBA Pathway); Missions; Pastoral Leadership (male students only); Women’s Ministry (female students only); Worship and Theology; Youth and Family Ministry.

Entry requirements

The program page instructs prospective students to apply for admission as the first step; additional MDiv admission details are available through the seminary’s admissions materials. Classes begin in either August or January.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for continued doctoral study or a range of ministry roles. The program lists typical vocational outcomes including associate pastor, camp director, Christian education director, church planter, missionary, philosopher, senior pastor, writer, and youth pastor.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Cedarville describes its graduate programs as competitively priced and notes that various forms of financial aid are available to supplement tuition. The university highlights the program’s affordability combined with southwest Ohio’s lower cost of living as part of its overall value proposition.