Cedarville College

What you'll study

The curriculum builds on undergraduate Bible prerequisites and balances biblical/theological study with practical ministry coursework. Key structural points from the program include:

• Two courses each in Old Testament, New Testament, and Christian theology to establish a biblical and theological core.
• Practical ministry courses totaling more than 30 hours, including mentoring, guided weekend ministries, and internships.
• Training in the original languages: Hebrew and Greek study is part of the program.
• Optional specialization (nine hours) drawn from available tracks such as Bible Translation; Biblical and Theological Studies Research; Biblical Care and Counseling; Church Planting and Revitalization; Ministry Leadership (MBA Pathway); Missions; Pastoral Leadership (male students only); Women's Ministry (female students only); Worship and Theology; and Youth and Family Ministry.
• Sample course titles listed by the school include Exegesis to Exposition and Text‑Driven Preaching.

Entry requirements

Admission begins with the graduate application process for the MDiv. To qualify for the Advanced pathway applicants should have completed at least 21 hours of undergraduate Bible coursework; up to 30 hours of prerequisite work can be recognized toward the degree. The program is residential and admits students for start terms in August and January.

Career prospects

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

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Cedarville positions the program as affordably priced relative to comparable options and notes southwest Ohio’s reasonable cost of living. The university indicates graduate tuition is competitively priced and that various financial aid opportunities are available to supplement cost; prospective students are directed to the program’s cost and financial aid information when applying.