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Master of Divinity

Houston Christian University

Houston, United States
3 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Prepares students for ministry roles such as pastor, Evangelist, Chaplain and Bible teacher.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Divinity to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Concentrations in pastoral care and chaplaincy
Addictions counseling. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Senior or associate pastor
Chaplaincy
Pastoral counseling
Evangelism
Bible school teaching
Doctoral study

Curriculum

Concentrations in pastoral care and chaplaincy
Addictions counseling
Practices of ministry
Marriage and family therapy
And academic studies. Sample courses include biblical languages
Old and New Testament literature
Systematic theology
Church history
Hermeneutics
Pastoral care
Preaching
Leadership in ministry and evangelism.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a foreign transcript evaluation
Programme admissions supplements
English proficiency proof and financial documentation for F-1. Counseling and family therapy programmes require a 3.0 GPA and an interview
Educator preparation programmes need an EPP interview and a 2.5 GPA (or 3.0 in the last 60 hours).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a foreign transcript evaluation (course-by-course), Programme-specific admissions supplements, GRE/GMAT for some programmes, Financial affidavit and bank proof for one academic year (F-1), Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate needs 3.0 GPA.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

Check requirements at hc. Edu/the-graduate-school/admission-requirements/. Apply through the institution's admissions portal hc. Edu/the-graduate-school/graduate-apply-now/. Submit the programme admissions supplements
A foreign transcript evaluation of previous degrees
English proficiency proof and a passport copy valid 6 months. Pay the International Processing Fee (amount on the linked page) and send financial documentation for F-1.. After admission follow the Current Students page for I-20 and visa steps.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,500 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Houston
Faculty or school	School of Christian Thought
Department	Department of Divinity
Teaching language	English
Credit value	75
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
11 Jan 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.