The Master of Divinity Program (MDiv)
Through the MDiv program, Tyndale Theological Seminary aims to shape theologically trained graduates who will be equipped to carry out the Great Commission in the local church and the global mission of God. They will be able to lead others to do the same. The MDiv program offers a broad and deep theological formation in the areas of Biblical Studies, Systematic and Historical Theology, Intercultural and Practical Theology. The student of theology is encouraged to formulate their own ministry emphasis that prepares them for their present and future service.
The Missional Theologian
Tyndale Theological Seminary aims to spiritually form, intellectually develop, and practically equip Missional Theologians with godly wisdom and practices. The missional theologian is spiritually formed through the intentional practice of worship, prayerful reading of the Scriptures and leads others in their pursuit of Christian maturity. The missional theologian has developed wisdom that is biblical, historically informed, and theologically discerning and is able to articulate that wisdom in the life of the church and in the greater public sphere. The missional theologian is able to effectively communicate the gospel's transformative message in culturally engaging ways. The focus of the MDiv is on forming servant leaders who fulfill God's call to missional living by serving both the local church and its wider communities. Being a Missional Seminary underscores our commitment to implement the Lausanne Covenant’s call for “the whole church taking the whole gospel to the whole world.”
Why Choose Tyndale’s MDiv?
Theologically rigorous & missionally focused
Globally diverse learning community
Practical ministry formation
Strong biblical and linguistic foundations
Committed to the Great Commission
MDiv. Program Structure -
Duration: 3 Years Full-Time (Trimester System)
Total: 180 ECTS (including 20 ECTS Integrative Portfolio)
Focus Areas:
Integrative Portfolio (20 ECTS) Students synthesize learning and ministry into a cohesive portfolio demonstrating academic, spiritual, and practical growth.
Biblical Studies (incl. Hebrew and Greek)
Systematic & Historical Theology
Intercultural & Practical Theology
Curriculum -
Biblical Studies – 55 credits
Systematic Theology & Church History – 35 credits
Practical & Intercultural Theology: 40 Credits
Electives – 25 credits
English, Research & Writing – 5 credits
Spiritual Formation Portfolio (Mentoring & Internship) – 20 credits
View our course descriptions in our Academic Catalog.
Theological Education for Spiritual Formation
| Year | Trimester 1 Sept. - Dec. |
Trimester 2 Jan. - Mar. |
Trimester 3 Apr. - Jun. |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDiv 1 | 52 ECTS | 1. Reading and Writing (5) 2. Intro to Mission (5) 3. Theological Foundations (5) 4. Biblical Theology (5) |
1. Greek (12) | 1. Gospels (5) 2. Discipleship (5) 3. Hermeneutics (5) 4. Early Church History (5) |
Integrative Portfolio |
| MDiv 2 | 53 ECTS | 1. Paul’s Letters (5) 2. Modern Church History (5) 3. Contextualization (5) 4. Elective (5) |
1. Hebrew (13) | 1. Theology for Life (Ethics) (5) 2. Anthropology (5) 3. Torah (5) 4. Elective (5) |
Integrative Portfolio |
| MDiv 3 | 55 ECTS | 1. Prophets/Poetry (5) 2. God the Father (5) 3. Preaching (5) 4. Elective (5) |
1. World Religions (5) 2. Christ the Son (5) 3. Healthy Churches (5) |
1. Holy Spirit (5) 2. Leadership (5) 3. Elective (5) 4. Elective (5) |
Integrative Portfolio |
| (20 credits) |
Deadline for the Application for the MDiv Program
Due to the visa process, the following deadlines for receipt of all your application materials apply:
Non-EU Countries: 15th of January for admission in August of the same year.
EU Countries, UK, and the Netherlands: 1st of April for admission in August of the same year.
