Grace College

Programme overview

Grace Theological Seminary’s online Master of Divinity with a chaplaincy emphasis is a 75-hour graduate program typically completed in three years. The online delivery uses the same faculty who teach residential courses and provides high-definition video instruction and an easy-to-navigate learning platform. The curriculum aims to ground students in Scripture and theology while preparing them for spiritual care roles in organizational settings outside the local church.

What you'll study

The program mixes core MDiv theological work with practical pastoral and chaplaincy training. Sample curriculum elements named by the seminary include:

• Hebrew Exegesis I
• Expository Preaching and Teaching
• World Religions
• Apologetics
• Theological Foundations of Counseling

Course descriptions provided by the seminary indicate training in Old Testament exegesis methodology, sermon development, the belief systems of major religions for contextual understanding, contemporary defenses of Christianity, and biblical approaches to personality and counseling.

Entry requirements

Applicants normally must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) from a recognized institution. Graduates of Bible colleges, liberal arts colleges, and state colleges or universities are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a pre-seminary GPA below 2.5 or degrees from non-accredited institutions may be admitted on academic restriction. Applicants without a bachelor’s degree may be considered if they meet specified ministry experience and research/writing requirements; prospective students should contact seminary admissions for details. Admission materials include official transcripts (unofficial may be used for initial review), and one spiritual life reference. International applicants must submit TESOL scores where required and a financial certificate showing sufficient funding.

Career prospects

The program targets preparation for professional chaplaincy and related ministry roles. Typical settings and titles identified by the seminary include hospital chaplain, military chaplain, prison chaplain, hospice chaplain, camp ministry, and workplace chaplain. Graduates may also use the MDiv for pastoral leadership, preaching, counseling, teaching, and cross-cultural ministry.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The seminary notes the online MDiv carries the same tuition as the residential MDiv and emphasizes affordability. Prospective students should consult Seminary Admissions about financial aid, scholarships, and specific funding requirements; international applicants must provide financial documentation as part of the admissions process.