Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies + MDiv | Cedarville University

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About the BA in Biblical Studies + MDiv Degree

Why Study Biblical Studies + MDiv at Cedarville?

Have you sensed God’s call to ministry? Are you passionate about sharing the Gospel before it's too late? Would you like to complete your training as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible? If your answer is yes, then Cedarville's accelerated MDiv program is for you. Through rich, theological training in God's Word, mentoring, guided weekend ministries, and internships, you'll be prepared for ministry wherever God leads you.

Cedarville's accelerated BA in biblical studies and residential MDiv offers you an affordable, five-year pathway to ministry, delivered on a campus that's wholly committed to biblical authority, to the Great Commission, and to equipping the next generation of leaders for the local church. Depending on your ministry goals, you'll choose one of eight tracks to customize your MDiv: academic ministry, biblical apologetics, biblical care and counseling, missions, pastoral ministry, women's ministry, worship and theology, or youth and family ministry.

What Sets Cedarville Apart?

Biblical Worldview

The Bible is the authority for research and study in every class you'll take.
Mentoring Christian Faculty

You'll be taught by highly-credentialed professors who want you to succeed.
Top Placement Rates

Our graduates achieve top career and grad school placement rates — 10% above the national average.

Program Overview

As you’re pursuing an Accelerated BA + MDiv degree, your coursework will be complemented by the following cocurricular opportunities.

Ministries — Apply what you’re learning in chapel and in the classroom as you serve through local church ministries and community outreach teams. Your faith will grow as you help meet the physical and spiritual needs of those you serve.

Global Outreach (GO) — Use one of your spring or summer breaks to go on a short-term missions trip, sharing the Gospel either in the U.S. or abroad. We encourage EVERY student to take at least one GO trip!

Discipleship Ministries offer small discipleship groups (called “d-groups”) that meet regularly for prayer, accountability, encouragement, and Bible study. Serve as small-group leader or be a member of the Discipleship Council (DC), which helps administer d-groups. Both are great ways to hone your leadership skills while encouraging spiritual growth on campus.

Student Organizations — Cedarville offers many ministry and service organizations that help develop character and ministry skills. Many Bible faculty members serve as advisers for these organizations, and students are encouraged to take full advantage of them. The School of Biblical and Theological Studies sponsors:

Chi Delta Nu, an organization that provides encouragement to students entering youth ministry through prayer, fellowship, and service.
Alpha Sigma, an organization devoted to promoting critical thinking through philosophical and theological inquiry into issues central to the biblical worldview and contemporary culture.

Internships — When you are ready to move into full-time ministry, there is no substitute for hands-on experience. An internship is the best way to gain valuable experience and build relationships. Students from the School of Biblical and Theological Studies have completed internships with:

Athletes in Action
Echoing Hills Village
Far Hills Community Church
Phoenix Fellowship Baptist Church - Durban, South Africa
Kids Alive International - Dominican Republic
Living Waters Bible Camp
Scioto Hills Camp and Retreat Center
TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission) - Antalya, Turkey

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Job and Grad School Placement

Program Faculty

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Trent Rogers, PhD

Dean of SBTS, Associate Professor of NT and Greek

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Jason Lee, PhD

Professor of Theological Studies, Director of Center for Biblical Integration

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Randy McKinion, PhD

Professor of Old Testament

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