Ministry and Theology Programs Designed for YOU.
Our divinity and ministry programs are designed to make high-quality seminary education accessible for working pastors and other professionals—whenever and wherever is best for your busy schedule. Courses are available through traditional on-campus formats, week-long intensives on campus in Dayton, Ohio, online programs or innovative virtual programs, which meet simultaneously on-campus and online.
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Prepare for ordained ministry or leadership as a lay professional.
72 credit hours. Complete in 2-4 years.
Primarily online or on campus.
Doctor of Theology (ThD)
Prepare for specialized ministry in ordained or lay leadership.
45 credit hours. Complete in 1.5-2.5 years.
Primarily online or on campus.
Master of Divinity
Prepare for ordained ministry or leadership as a lay professional.
72 credit hours. Complete in 2-4 years.
Primarily online or on campus.
Master of Ministry (MMIn)
Prepare for specialized ministry in ordained or lay leadership.
45 credit hours. Complete in 1.5-2.5 years.
Primarily online or on campus.
Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (MACM)
Prepare for specialized ministry in ordained or lay leadership.
45 credit hours. Complete in 1.5-2.5 years.
Primarily online or on campus.
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
Prepare for specialized ministry in ordained or lay leadership.
45 credit hours. Complete in 1.5-2.5 years.
Primarily online or on campus.
Master of Arts (MA)
Prepare for specialized ministry in ordained or lay leadership.
45 credit hours. Complete in 1.5-2.5 years.
Primarily online or on campus.
Can't decide?
Contact admissions@united.edu for help with discerning the best degree program for you and your calling.
(DMin)
48 credit hours. 3 years.
Distance study with in-person intensives & peer sessions.
(ThD)
42 credit hours. Complete in 3-5 years.
Primarily online with summer intensives.
(MDiv)
72 credit hours. Complete in 2-4 years.
Primarily online or on campus.
(MMin)
36 credit hours. Complete in 1-2 years.
Primarily online or on campus.
(MACM)
45 credit hours. Complete in 1.5-2.5 years.
Primarily online or on campus.
(MTS)
48 credit hours. Complete in 2-3 years.
Fully online or on campus.
(MA)
36 credit hours. Complete in 1-2 years.
Fully online or on campus.