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.