Grace College

Programme overview

The Women’s Leadership concentration within the Master of Divinity prepares students to lead and administer ministry programs directed to women while grounding ministry practice in a biblical worldview and dependence on God. The residential M.Div. is a three-year professional seminary degree requiring 75 credit hours; the M.Div. offers eight concentration options, one of which is Women’s Leadership.

What you'll study

Coursework combines theological foundations with practical ministry skills tailored to women’s ministry and spiritual formation. Example curriculum elements listed by the program include:

• Women and Scripture (examining women’s roles in the Old Testament in historical context)
• Soul Care in Leadership (practices of incarnational care and spiritual accompaniment)
• Equipping Others for Ministry (teaching others to serve alongside you)
• Biblical Foundations of Leadership
• Leadership in the Local Church (servant leadership, mentoring, visionary leadership, and leading change; includes reading, writing, and pastoral interviews)

Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold a four-year bachelor’s degree or international equivalent from a recognized institution. Graduates of Bible colleges, liberal arts colleges, and state colleges and universities are encouraged to apply. Candidates with GPA below 2.5 or degrees from non-accredited pre-seminary institutions may be admitted on academic restriction. Applicants lacking a bachelor’s degree may be considered if they meet specified ministry experience and research/writing requirements. Admission requires a personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, official transcripts (an unofficial transcript may be used for initial review if degree is in progress), and one spiritual life reference. International applicants must provide TESOL test scores and financial certification.

Career prospects

Completion equips graduates to design and lead women-focused ministry programs across church, parachurch and mission settings. Typical roles cited by the program include Director of Women’s Ministry, Spiritual Formation Director for Women, Director of Discipleship, Director of Small Group Ministries, Director of Assimilation, Director of Family Ministries, program director for women’s educational programs in non-profits, curriculum development for Bible study materials, shepherd/Director of Women’s Ministry, spiritual counselor, and Bible teacher.

Scholarships & funding angle

The source page does not list specific scholarships. Prospective applicants should contact Seminary Admissions to ask about available seminary scholarships, assistantships, or other funding options and to confirm financial documentation requirements for international study.