The M.Div. is the traditional seminary degree that prepares men and women for professional ministry leadership roles.

The 72 credit hours program is the comprehensive degree program in the School of Divinity incorporating elements of both the M.T.S and M.A. in Practical Theology. The M.Div. prepares students for full-time Christian service leading to ordination by providing training and mentoring for the general practice of ministry in a church or parachurch organization or in a specialized ministry setting. It provides a broad theological and a ministry perspective required by most ordaining bodies, and is the standard prerequisite for the D.Min. and other terminal degrees. Students planning to pursue ordination or terminal degrees should consult providers of those opportunities to determine specific requirements.

Graduate of this concentration will be able to:

Provide an education experience that supports students' holistic formation with emphasis on Christ-like character and spiritual vitality.
Enable students to develop competence in Biblical literacy and interpretation, the history of Christianity, and theological reflection from a Renewal perspective
Enhance the global competence of students for balanced understanding, practice, and participation in diverse contemporary contexts of life.
Advanced students' levels of proficiency in the context, theory, and practice of ministerial leadership
Advance students' levels of proficiency in a specialized area of theological studies (i.e. their area of concentration)

The M.Div. in Practical Theology degree program is offered on the Virginia Beach campus or in a distance program consisting of a combination of online and on-campus modular courses. The online program requires that 24 credit hours be completed on the Virginia Beach while the remaining 48 credit hours may be completed online.

The M.Div. is available in eight concentrations:

Biblical Studies
Students in this concentration choose from an array of course offerings related to Old Testament, New Testament, Biblical interpretation, and Biblical languages. Courses include such classes a Parables of Jesus, Synoptic Gospels, Biblical Criticism, Greek I and II, and Hebrew I and II.
Chaplain Ministry
To prepare for the demands of military and institutional chaplaincy, students in this concentration take courses such as Pastoral Care, Counseling & Conflict; Christian Ethics; Ministry Administration; and related courses within the School of Psychology and Counseling on topics such as crisis counseling, marriage and family, addictive behaviors, and post-traumatic stress
Church & Ministry
Students in this concentration select from a wide range of classes having to do with the theology and practice of ministry in both church and para-church settings. Courses vary by semester and include courses such as Pastoral Theology, Women in Ministry, Foundation for Ministry Coaching, and many others.
Christian Theology
Students in this concentration focus on the teachings of the Christian faith from Biblical, historical, and global perspectives in a variety of specialized topics regarding the nature of theology, methodology, particular doctrine and practices, and other relevant themes related to the Christian life
Intercultural Studies
Courses in this concentration are designed to enhance the global competence of students and to prepare them for serving in a diverse range of cultural contexts. Courses vary by semester by include classes as History of Global Missions, Cross-Cultural Communication, and African Pentecostal Theology.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Students in this concentration can choose courses from across the disciplines represented within the School of Divinity in order to tailor their concentration to their academic and ministry interest. In addition, it is possible to take up to two courses from another graduate school within Regent University so students can develop other skills and perspectives that will enhance their ministry preparation
History of Christianity
Students in this concentration choose from a selection of course offerings related to the history of Christianity including period classes and historical studies on specialized topics. Courses vary by semester but include such classes as Early Christianity, Medieval Christianity, and Women in Christian & Pentecostal History
Worship & Renewal
Designed for students who desire to deepen their theological, historical, and practical understanding of worship and renewal, this concentration includes courses such as Worship: Biblical Perspectives; Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs; Contemporary Worship; and the Worship Leader.