Deepen your knowledge, skill, and passion with a graduate ministry degree from Cedarville.
Is it time for a bold step that will equip YOU for what’s next?
Choosing a graduate ministry program from Cedarville is about equipping yourself for effective ministry and godly leadership.
Cedarville University promises you an excellent, biblically faithful education. Whatever online or residential ministry program you choose, your courses will challenge you to think deeply and love God passionately while preparing you to serve His Church with a heart for people and a humility in your leadership.
If God is calling you to do something that really matters, choose a graduate ministry degree that is unlike any other. Choose Cedarville University.
Graduate Ministry Areas of Study:
with eight available concentrations
- MDiv
- MDiv, Advanced
- Accelerated Biblical Studies + MDiv (3+2)
- Biblical Counseling
- Biblical Leadership
- Theological Studies
- Worship and Theology
- Biblical and Theological Studies
- Biblical Counseling
- Leadership
- Worship Leadership
What You Can Expect From Cedarville's Ministry Program
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Conservative Theology
All of our graduate ministry programs area build on the solid foundation of Scripture. Gain the skills you need to lead and serve Christ wherever He leads.
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Accelerated
Earn your master's degree quickly with Cedarville University. Our accelerated master's programs can be completed in 1–3 years.
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Affordable
Cedarville's online ministry options and residential MDiv are affordably priced, and accelerated options let you finish faster, saving both time and money.
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Convenient
All M.Min., Biblical Leadership (M.A.B.L.), and Worship & Theology (M.A.W.T.) courses are offered in an online format, with flexible part-time and full-time completion options.
From Our Students:
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I chose Cedarville because of its thorough biblical training. Cedarville taught me how to read and interpret the biblical texts while also instilling in me a love for the triune God. I don't think there is a better program with better professors who take the Bible seriously and are actively involved in academic research while ministering to students and others.
Luke Brittan, MDiv ’21 
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I wanted a program that is grounded in rich theology and would give me the tools and feedback necessary to lead music excellently. The program gives a strong theological foundation for why we sing and Whom we sing to while also providing training on how to implement that foundational knowledge into a local church or ministry context.
Ashlynn Robinette, Worship and Theology ’23 
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I greatly enjoyed my studies through the master's in biblical leadership. The program provided a valuable mix of theology, business, and leadership that I’ve already found fruitful as I pursue vocational distinction with a Gospel purpose.
Stephen Schindler, Biblical Leadership ’21 
Why Pursue a Graduate Ministry Degree at Cedarville?
With strong biblical theology and practical application, Cedarville’s graduate ministry programs will equip you for effective lay or vocational ministry.
Master of Divinity (residential):
- Three accelerated completion options, including a 5-year BA to MDiv, offer lower costs and a quicker pathway to ministry.
- Eight concentrations equip you to serve in:
- Academic ministry
- Biblical apologetics
- Biblical care and counseling
- Missions
- Pastoral ministry
- Women’s ministry
- Worship and theology
- Youth and family ministry
Master of Theological Studies (online):
- Fully online, 36-hour ministry degree
- Can be completed in one year
- In-depth biblical teaching
- Practical ministry skills
- Four concentrations
- Biblical Counseling
- Biblical Leadership
- Theological Studies
- Worship and Theology
Access a helpful overview of the MTS degree to see how each concentration can prepare you effectively for Gospel impact.
Biblical Counseling (online):
- Effective training preparing you to minister God's Word into life's most difficult moments
- Be equipped with the tools you need to apply Scripture to those who are hurting, broken, or trapped in sin
Biblical Leadership (online):
- Biblical knowledge and practical skills you need to provide effective biblically based leadership
- Offered in collaboration with Cedarville's successful MBA program
Theological Studies (online):
- Prepares you for effective service through training in theology and applicable ministry skills
- Practical ministry training that can be applied to any vocation
Worship and Theology (online):
- Biblical knowledge and practical worship skills for effective worship ministry
- Offered in partnership with the Department of Music and Worship
Ministry Certificates (online):
- Fully online, 12-hour certificates
- Four specialized ministry courses
- If you decide to pursue a master's in your chosen area, you'll already be one third of the way there!
Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies (online):
- Deepens your knowledge of the Bible and theology
- Prepares you to lead Sunday School classes, Bible studies, or small groups
Certificate in Biblical Counseling (online):
- Effective training preparing you to minister God's Word into life's most difficult moments
- Be equipped with the tools you need to apply Scripture to those who are hurting, broken, or trapped in sin
Certificate in Leadership (online):
- Biblical knowledge and practical skills you need to provide effective biblically based leadership
- Offered in collaboration with Cedarville's successful MBA program
Certificate in Worship Leadership (online):
- Biblical knowledge and practical worship skills for effective worship ministry
- Offered in partnership with the Department of Music and Worship
Develop Your Gifts. Have a Greater Impact.
Watch Cedarville's president, Dr. Thomas White, discuss graduate education as an opportunity for stewardship.
About Graduate Study at Cedarville:
When you pursue a graduate degree from Cedarville University, you are joining a community of nearly 600 master's and doctoral-level students who are pursuing God's call on their life through advanced education in more than 30 business, ministry, and healthcare programs. Study online or in-person, and you will engage with faculty who are experts in their field and care deeply for you as a student. You will experience excellent education and benefit from a network of support and academic resources that are dedicated to your success. More than 300 Fortune 500 companies, top government agencies, and educational institutions recruit Cedarville graduates each year because of their career preparation, high-level integrity, and incredible work ethic. If you want to lead and serve with excellence wherever God calls you, adding a graduate degree from Cedarville is the right choice for your next professional step.
Home to a total student body of 6,384 graduate, undergraduate, and dual enrolled students, Cedarville is fulfilling its mission to transform students' lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority.
The Graduate School: Equipping You for Career Success and Ministry Impact
Our exceptional coursework, delivered with your schedule and your budget in mind, will prepare you to excel professionally while supporting your desire to honor Christ in the workplace.
