Master of Divinity & Master of Business Administration
A partnership between United Theological Seminary and Dakota Wesleyan University.
Elevate your leadership for effective church management.
Ordering the life of a congregation can require pastoral oversight of financial, personnel and strategic decisions. Elevate your leadership skills by adding a Master of Business Administration (MBA) to your Master of Divinity (MDiv).
Dakota Wesleyan University and United Theological Seminary have joined forces to offer a new program in which future church leaders can earn two master’s degrees. Through this program, earn a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from United and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at DWU to develop theological and applied knowledge for effective church management.
One program. Two degrees.
Students will begin by completing 60 credits toward completion of United’s MDiv, with coursework encompassing biblical studies, church history and theology, practical theology, contextual ministries, and denominational studies. In the DWU program, students will complete the remaining 30 credits with an emphasis on non-profit church administration. Upon completion of both programs, the students will receive the MDiv from United and the MBA from DWU.
The MBA from DWU is offered 100% online. The MDiv from United includes two 3-day formation retreats, with the remaining courses available online or in person.* Students will require 3-5 years to complete both degrees.
*Residency requirements may vary by denomination. Each student must check with her or his own denominational leadership regarding residency requirements for ordination.
“DWU has demonstrated its ability to equip those in the non-profit sector, especially pastors, to think and act effectively in the business situations they encounter in their ministries. At United, we have the expertise to equip pastors to minister faithfully and fruitfully through spiritual formation, and grounding in the theological and pastoral disciplines. It just made sense for the two institutions to partner, to the benefit of future pastors.”
-Scott Kisker, Associate Dean for Master’s Programs
To earn both degrees, students must apply to and enroll at each school separately, meeting the admission requirements for each program at the time of application. Students will begin the MDiv at United, then enter the MBA at DWU to complete the remaining credits required for the MDiv and MBA.
DEGREE PLAN – 36 CREDIT HOURS
ELECTIVES – 9 CREDIT HOURS
Students may use elective courses to fulfill denominational requirements. United Methodists are required to have (6) credits in UM History, Doctrine, and Polity.
Note: 21 credits of electives are typically required for United’s MDiv. The remaining electives will be fulfilled through DWU’s MBA program.
NON-CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
- SS500 Online Master Student Orientation (0)
- SS601 MDiv Mid-Program Review (0)
- SS701 MDiv Final Review (0)
COURSES COMPLETED AT DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY – 30 CREDIT HOURS
Students must fulfill 30 hours in Dakota Wesleyan University’s MBA core curriculum. After 15 hours at Dakota Wesleyan University, students will receive their MDIV degree from United Theological Seminary.
View MBA course offerings at dwu.edu
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
To earn both degrees, students must fulfill the degree requirements for both the MDiv and MBA. Requirements for United’s MDiv are described below. Please visit DWU.edu for details about MBA requirements.
MDiv Requirements
- Complete the entire degree plan requirements listed for the MDiv.
- Complete all course credits applied toward the MDiv degree within ten years.
- Participate in United’s Contextual Ministry Program, which includes:
- Travel to two Contextual Ministry retreats in early September.
- Completion of four Contextual Ministry courses over two years.
- Participation in a professionally facilitated ministry group.
- Ministry in a church or community site in your area.
4. Participation in a Contextual Theology Immersion Trip.
Residency requirements may vary by denomination. Each student must check with her or his own denominational leadership regarding residency requirements for ordination.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To earn both degrees, students must apply to and meet the admission requirements of each school. Requirements for master’s admission at United are described below. Please visit DWU.edu for details about MBA admission criteria.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
AT A GLANCE
- $815/Credit Hour
- Average Annual Tuition & Fees*: $16,929
- Average United Aid: $8,465
- Average External Aid: $5,587
Average Annual Cost After Aid: $2,878
*Based on 18 credit hours per year.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
United provides multiple scholarship opportunities to defray out-of-pocket costs for students. Learn more about tuition, fees, and scholarships here or contact Student Aid at studentaid@united.edu.
- Scholarship Application
Contact studentaid@united.edu to learn about available scholarships. Continuing students will be notified each year when the scholarship application for the upcoming academic year is available. - Decisions
- Award decisions will be made by the Student Aid Committee.
- Communication regarding scholarship awards will be sent via United email.
3. Scholarship Acceptance Requirements
If a scholarship award is received, recipients must do the following to accept and maintain the award:
- Demonstrate appreciation by writing a letter of gratitude to the scholarship benefactor by the date specified on the award letter.
Ordering the life of a congregation can require pastoral oversight of financial, personnel and strategic decisions. Elevate your leadership skills by adding a Master of Business Administration (MBA) to your Master of Divinity (MDiv).
Dakota Wesleyan University and United Theological Seminary have joined forces to offer a new program in which future church leaders can earn two master’s degrees. Through this program, earn a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from United and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at DWU to develop theological and applied knowledge for effective church management.One program. Two degrees.
Students will begin by completing 60 credits toward completion of United’s MDiv, with coursework encompassing biblical studies, church history and theology, practical theology, contextual ministries, and denominational studies. In the DWU program, students will complete the remaining 30 credits with an emphasis on non-profit church administration. Upon completion of both programs, the students will receive the MDiv from United and the MBA from DWU.
The MBA from DWU is offered 100% online. The MDiv from United includes two 3-day formation retreats, with the remaining courses available online or in person.* Students will require 3-5 years to complete both degrees. *Residency requirements may vary by denomination. Each student must check with her or his own denominational leadership regarding residency requirements for ordination.
“DWU has demonstrated its ability to equip those in the non-profit sector, especially pastors, to think and act effectively in the business situations they encounter in their ministries. At United, we have the expertise to equip pastors to minister faithfully and fruitfully through spiritual formation, and grounding in the theological and pastoral disciplines. It just made sense for the two institutions to partner, to the benefit of future pastors.”
-Scott Kisker, Associate Dean for Master’s Programs
To earn both degrees, students must apply to and enroll at each school separately, meeting the admission requirements for each program at the time of application. Students will begin the MDiv at United, then enter the MBA at DWU to complete the remaining credits required for the MDiv and MBA.
DEGREE PLAN – 36 CREDIT HOURS
ELECTIVES – 9 CREDIT HOURS
Students may use elective courses to fulfill denominational requirements. United Methodists are required to have (6) credits in UM History, Doctrine, and Polity.
Note: 21 credits of electives are typically required for United’s MDiv. The remaining electives will be fulfilled through DWU’s MBA program.NON-CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
- SS500 Online Master Student Orientation (0)
- SS601 MDiv Mid-Program Review (0)
- SS701 MDiv Final Review (0)
COURSES COMPLETED AT DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY – 30 CREDIT HOURS
Students must fulfill 30 hours in Dakota Wesleyan University’s MBA core curriculum. After 15 hours at Dakota Wesleyan University, students will receive their MDIV degree from United Theological Seminary.
View MBA course offerings at dwu.eduDEGREE REQUIREMENTS
To earn both degrees, students must fulfill the degree requirements for both the MDiv and MBA. Requirements for United’s MDiv are described below. Please visit DWU.edu for details about MBA requirements.
MDiv Requirements
1. Complete the entire degree plan requirements listed for the MDiv.
2. Complete all course credits applied toward the MDiv degree within ten years.
3. Participate in United’s Contextual Ministry Program, which includes:
- Travel to two Contextual Ministry retreats in early September.
- Completion of four Contextual Ministry courses over two years.
- Participation in a professionally facilitated ministry group.
- Ministry in a church or community site in your area.
4. Participation in a Contextual Theology Immersion Trip.
Residency requirements may vary by denomination. Each student must check with her or his own denominational leadership regarding residency requirements for ordination.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To earn both degrees, students must apply to and meet the admission requirements of each school. Requirements for master’s admission at United are described below. Please visit DWU.edu for details about MBA admission criteria.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
AT A GLANCE
- $790/Credit Hour
- Average Annual Tuition & Fees*: $16,555
- Average United Aid: $4,025
- Average External Aid: $2,678
Average Annual Cost After Aid: $9,852
*Based on 18 credit hours per year.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
United provides multiple scholarship opportunities to defray out-of-pocket costs for students. Learn more about tuition, fees, and scholarships here or contact Student Aid at studentaid@united.edu.
1. Scholarship Application
Contact studentaid@united.edu to learn about available scholarships. Continuing students will be notified each year when the scholarship application for the upcoming academic year is available.
2. Decisions
• Award decisions will be made by the Student Aid Committee.
• Communication regarding scholarship awards will be sent via United email.
3. Scholarship Acceptance Requirements
If a scholarship award is received, recipients must do the following to accept and maintain the award:
• Demonstrate appreciation by writing a letter of gratitude to the scholarship benefactor by the date specified on the award letter.
Ordering the life of a congregation can require pastoral oversight of financial, personnel and strategic decisions. Elevate your leadership skills by adding a Master of Business Administration (MBA) to your Master of Divinity (MDiv).
Dakota Wesleyan University and United Theological Seminary have joined forces to offer a new program in which future church leaders can earn two master’s degrees. Through this program, earn a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from United and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at DWU to develop theological and applied knowledge for effective church management.One program. Two degrees.
Students will begin by completing 60 credits toward completion of United’s MDiv, with coursework encompassing biblical studies, church history and theology, practical theology, contextual ministries, and denominational studies. In the DWU program, students will complete the remaining 30 credits with an emphasis on non-profit church administration. Upon completion of both programs, the students will receive the MDiv from United and the MBA from DWU.
The MBA from DWU is offered 100% online. The MDiv from United includes two 3-day formation retreats, with the remaining courses available online or in person.* Students will require 3-5 years to complete both degrees. *Residency requirements may vary by denomination. Each student must check with her or his own denominational leadership regarding residency requirements for ordination.
“DWU has demonstrated its ability to equip those in the non-profit sector, especially pastors, to think and act effectively in the business situations they encounter in their ministries. At United, we have the expertise to equip pastors to minister faithfully and fruitfully through spiritual formation, and grounding in the theological and pastoral disciplines. It just made sense for the two institutions to partner, to the benefit of future pastors.”
-Scott Kisker, Associate Dean for Master’s Programs
To earn both degrees, students must apply to and enroll at each school separately, meeting the admission requirements for each program at the time of application. Students will begin the MDiv at United, then enter the MBA at DWU to complete the remaining credits required for the MDiv and MBA.
DEGREE PLAN – 36 CREDIT HOURS
ELECTIVES – 9 CREDIT HOURS
Students may use elective courses to fulfill denominational requirements. United Methodists are required to have (6) credits in UM History, Doctrine, and Polity.
Note: 21 credits of electives are typically required for United’s MDiv. The remaining electives will be fulfilled through DWU’s MBA program.NON-CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
- SS500 Online Master Student Orientation (0)
- SS601 MDiv Mid-Program Review (0)
- SS701 MDiv Final Review (0)
COURSES COMPLETED AT DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY – 30 CREDIT HOURS
Students must fulfill 30 hours in Dakota Wesleyan University’s MBA core curriculum. After 15 hours at Dakota Wesleyan University, students will receive their MDIV degree from United Theological Seminary.
View MBA course offerings at dwu.eduDEGREE REQUIREMENTS
To earn both degrees, students must fulfill the degree requirements for both the MDiv and MBA. Requirements for United’s MDiv are described below. Please visit DWU.edu for details about MBA requirements.
MDiv Requirements
1. Complete the entire degree plan requirements listed for the MDiv.
2. Complete all course credits applied toward the MDiv degree within ten years.
3. Participate in United’s Contextual Ministry Program, which includes:
- Travel to two Contextual Ministry retreats in early September.
- Completion of four Contextual Ministry courses over two years.
- Participation in a professionally facilitated ministry group.
- Ministry in a church or community site in your area.
4. Participation in a Contextual Theology Immersion Trip.
Residency requirements may vary by denomination. Each student must check with her or his own denominational leadership regarding residency requirements for ordination.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To earn both degrees, students must apply to and meet the admission requirements of each school. Requirements for master’s admission at United are described below. Please visit DWU.edu for details about MBA admission criteria.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
AT A GLANCE
- $790/Credit Hour
- Average Annual Tuition & Fees*: $16,555
- Average United Aid: $4,025
- Average External Aid: $2,678
Average Annual Cost After Aid: $9,852
*Based on 18 credit hours per year.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
United provides multiple scholarship opportunities to defray out-of-pocket costs for students. Learn more about tuition, fees, and scholarships here or contact Student Aid at studentaid@united.edu.
1. Scholarship Application
Contact studentaid@united.edu to learn about available scholarships. Continuing students will be notified each year when the scholarship application for the upcoming academic year is available.
2. Decisions
• Award decisions will be made by the Student Aid Committee.
• Communication regarding scholarship awards will be sent via United email.
3. Scholarship Acceptance Requirements
If a scholarship award is received, recipients must do the following to accept and maintain the award:
• Demonstrate appreciation by writing a letter of gratitude to the scholarship benefactor by the date specified on the award letter.
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OUR FACULTY
United strives to cultivate an environment where its students may learn and grow. That’s why our outstanding faculty are faithful Christians who are committed to the academic and spiritual growth of every student. Most are ordained, and many have served as pastors, bringing real-world experience into the classroom.
