M.Div. and D.Min. Programs at PBU

In July 2002, Philadelphia Biblical University was granted approval for the Master of Divinity Degree (M.Div.) Program by the PA Department of Education. The first students in this program were enrolled in Fall 2002. Students earn their degree by taking 93 credits and may complete the program in a five-year time period through courses that are rostered in evenings, weekends and summer modules.

For graduates of the program who desire further ministry training, they have the opportunity to continue their preparation right on PBU’s campus through the Doctorate of Ministry Degree Program (D.Min.) offered cooperatively by Dallas Theological Seminary and the University. All but two courses from the required thirty hours are offered at PBU and most students may complete their doctorate over a time period of two years.

“ Through careful discussion, program development, and cooperative effort, Philadelphia Biblical University and Dallas Theological Seminary have formed a relationship for students earning their Doctor of Divinity Degree,” said Dr. Jay A. Quine, Chair of PBU’s M.Div. Program and Dean of the School of Biblical Studies. “We have made sure, and agreed that our graduating M.Div. students will qualify to enroll in Dallas’ Doctorate of Ministry Degree Program.”

Dr. John Reed, Chair of the D.Min. Program in Dallas, TX said, “I’m thrilled to develop this relationship. It is an exciting opportunity to future graduating PBU students.”

For further information about either the M.Div. or D.Min. programs, call Dr. Jay Quine at
215.702.4233 or email bible@pbu.edu.

NOTE: Upcoming D.Min. Courses include “Legal & Financial Issues,” July 8-12 with Dr. Jay Quine; and “The Ministry Leader,” July 15-19 with Dr. Bill Lawrence.

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