Master of Divinity
Introduction
The Master of Divinity is...
- Creative: Explore fresh ways of communicating the unchanging gospel in a changing, diverse, technological world.
- Grounded: Study alongside the very people you’ll encounter in your future congregations—professionals, stay-at-home parents, academics, artists, parachurch workers, and others.
- Scriptural: Complete a minimum of 30 credits in biblical languages, theology, exegesis, and hermeneutics. Graduate confident in your ability to faithfully interpret Scripture.
- Personal: Immerse yourself in a rich community where you will find mentorship and friendship and receive guidance as you discern your vocation.
Students who take this program typically...
- Feel called to serve in the church or in a parachurch organization and want to be thoroughly equipped for their work;
- Want to think creatively about how to pursue the mission of the church;
- Are looking for ways to invigorate the traditions of the denominations they represent.
Program Structure
| Credit Hours | Time to Complete | Program Costs | Online Learning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 |
Minimum: 3 years Maximum: 8 years |
Total onsite tuition: $44,145 (81 credit hours at $545 per onsite credit hour) |
You can take up to 39 credits online |
Program Requirements
All students are required to take our Foundational Core courses in Scripture, theology, and history. These courses construct the theological framework that is essential for growing into a passionate, confident communicator of the faith.
MDiv students also take a series of Additional Requirements. These classes provide the hands-on skills necessary for effective pastoral ministry, including biblical languages, pastoral care, and preaching. Six credits are devoted to an on-the-job practicum, under the mentorship of seasoned ministers. The combination of academic and applied classes aims at the transformation of the whole person, as students seek to be conformed to the image of Christ in their thinking and in their day-to-day life.
Finally, MDiv students have the option of choosing one of several concentrations, focusing their elective courses in a specific area (see below). While MDiv students are not required to choose a concentration, those wanting to focus on a particular question or discipline can do so.
The following requirements reflect the MDiv curriculum starting Fall 2025. You can use the MDiv Worksheet to keep track of your progress toward completing your program.
Download MDiv Worksheet (PDF)
Foundational Core Courses
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Old Testament Foundations (BIBL 501) | 3 |
| New Testament Foundations (BIBL 502) | 3 |
| Biblical Exegesis (BIBL 503) | 3 |
| History of Christianity I (HIST 501) | 3 |
| Theology for Life (INDS 500) | 3 |
| Theology I (THEO 601) | 3 |
| Theology II (THEO 602) | 3 |
Additional Requirements
In addition to the Foundational Core courses, all MDiv students are required to take the following courses:
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Biblical Languages | 12 |
| Biblical Hermeneutics and Criticism (BIBL 600) | 3 |
| Biblical book study | 3 |
| History of Christianity II (HIST 502) | 3 |
| The Soul of Ministry (APPL 500) | 3 |
| Supervised Ministry: Year A (APPL 693) | 3 |
| Supervised Ministry: Year B (APPL 694) | 3 |
| Preaching and Worship (APPL 619) | 3 |
| Pastoral Ethics (THEO 630) | 3 |
| Applied Theology electives | 9 |
| General electives | 15 |
In addition to the course work, MDiv students will complete a Birkman Assessment, a type of personality analysis focused on leadership and workplace interactions. The cost of the assessment is $750. You will be given instructions concerning this assessment in your first year of Supervised Ministry.
Denominational Studies
Regent offers the following programs for students seeking ordination in a particular denomination.
Anglican
Regent College offers specific resources for students interested in preparing for ministry in the Anglican communion worldwide, including two Anglican Studies courses, regular Anglican worship services, and an Anglican Chaplain. Click below to visit our Anglican Studies page and learn more.
Presbyterian
Regent College and St. Andrew's Hall at Vancouver School of Theology (VST) offer a joint program for students candidates for ministry in the Presbyterian Church of Canada (PCC). To take advantage of this option, you must apply for both an MDiv at Regent and a Diploma in Denominational Studies: Presbyterian at VST. Courses required by the PCC and taken at VST may be transferred to Regent and applied to your MDiv, subject to Regent's approval of the courses in question. The Field Education component of the Diploma and the Supervised Ministry requirement for the MDiv may be satisfied simultaneously.
For further information on VST's Diploma program, please consult the Registrar at VST. If you wish to pursue the joint program, please consult with an Academic Advisor at Regent College and take careful note of Regent's transfer credit policy.
Foundational Core Courses
Additional Requirements
Notes on the Requirements
Concentrations
Biblical Languages
Encounter God's word in a new way as you hone your abilities to read and interpret Scripture in its original languages.Chaplaincy
Prepare to provide spiritual care in a wide range of contexts through training offered in partnership with local health authorities.Christianity and the Arts
Explore how the arts reflect, express, and develop theology, with attention to both artist and audience perspectives.Doctrinal Theology
Engage with systematic and historical approaches to a Christian understanding of God, ourselves, and the world.History of Christianity
Explore how Christians have thought, acted, worshipped, and believed through the centuries and around the world.Interdisciplinary Studies
Make connections between Christianity and various aspects of life and culture, from science and philosophy to education and civil society.Marketplace Theology
Develop a theology of vocation, exploring how human work and leadership intersect with God's mission in the world.New Testament
Cultivate a deeper understanding of the New Testament’s texts, historical contexts, and theological teaching.Old Testament
Deepen your understanding of the Hebrew Bible as an essential resource for Christian faith, thought, and practice.Pastoral Ministry
Integrate theory and practice as you prepare for Christian service in the church, parachurch, mission, or society at large.Spiritual Theology
Explore the richness of life in Christ by examining spiritual practices and experiences of Christians past and present.World Christianity
Learn from the experiences and insights of global Christians, with a special focus on contributions from outside the European tradition.Featured Faculty
The following faculty members lead pastoral ministry courses and supervised ministry placements.
Mardi Dolfo-Smith
Sessional Lecturer
Mardi Dolfo-Smith is Executive Pastor at Coquitlam Alliance Church. She has been in Christian leadership for 38 years and a pastor for the last 24, focusing on leadership development in the church context. She is a graduate of Regent College in Old Testament Studies and is Chair of the Alliance Women in Leadership Collective. She has been married to Toni and they have four adult children.
Ross Hastings
Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology
Ross Hastings, a Zimbabwean Scot, holds PhDs in organometallic chemistry (Queen’s University, Kingston) and theology (University of St Andrews, Scotland). His teaching interests include Trinitarian theology, pastoral theology, theology and spirituality of mission, ethics, and the interface between science and theology.
Tim Klauke
Sessional Lecturer
Tim Klauke works as a practitioner and facilitator-instructor in the field of spiritual direction, with training in spiritual formation and theology from Regent College (DipCS), Carey Theological College (MASF), and Soulstream. His training to offer the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises came from the Jesuit Institute of South Africa. For more than 20 years, he and his wife with two young adult children have been an integral part of their East Vancouver church in staff and volunteer capacity, serving in board leadership, pastoral care, prayer ministry, worship leading, teaching, children’s ministry, and administration. Tim is an avid swimmer, fisher and outdoors enthusiast.
Drew Melton
Sessional Lecturer
Drew holds postgraduate degrees from Wheaton College (MA, Biblical Exegesis) and University of Cambridge (MPhil, New Testament and Early Christianity) and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Duke University with a dissertation focused on St. Augustine’s homiletics in conversation with 21st century preaching. He has served in various roles in pastoral ministry and the Christian academy since 2011 in the United States and England, and now in Canada. He joined the pastoral team at First Baptist Church in Vancouver in 2024 as their Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision. Drew and Brittany have two children.
Jordan Senner
Vicar, St. John's Anglican Church
Jordan Senner is the Vicar of St. John's Anglican Church in Vancouver. Previously, he served as the Rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, California, and as an Assistant Clergy at Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, in St Andrews, Scotland. He holds a PhD from the University of St Andrews, where he wrote on the theology of John Webster and the relationship between God and creatures. He is the author of John Webster: The Shape and Development of His Theology (T&T Clark, 2022).
Admission Requirements
Your application needs to demonstrate that your background and experiences have prepared you to succeed in graduate-level studies. This usually means that you have completed a bachelor's degree a grade point average of at least 2.8 out of 4.0 (or equivalent).
If you do not have a bachelor's degree but are at least 28 years old, you can apply as a mature student. You'll be asked to explain how your life, work, ministry, and/or educational experience can be seen as equivalent to a university degree.
Contact the Admissions team or see our Admission Requirements page to learn more.
