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Master of Ministry | MMIN
Course Format
There are two delivery modes: Seated and Online. You are not locked into either of these formats throughout your program and course format may be subject to availability. Course duration will be seven-week terms (online) or fifteen-week semester (seated). You may take up to four courses per term (full-time student), but typically graduate students take one or two courses per term. The reduced schedule allows students to comfortably work and earn their degree at the same time. Online courses meet once a week, at most, via Zoom during the evening hours to alleviate schedule conflicts as much as possible.

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Program Overview
Anderson University offers a wide arrange of courses to fully prepare you for a successful career in ministry. Our seasoned professors understand the challenges facing ministry leaders today and are driven by a desire to see you not only survive, but thrive in ministry.
To overview a list of the courses you will be taking in the Masters of Biblical and Theological Studies, visit Anderson University (Course Requirements).
Admissions and Requirements
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3 Recommendation Letters
These forms will become available to you during the application process. At least one must be from the pastor/minister of the local church where you are currently a member. If you are the pastor, then it may come from another ministry leader within the church.
Essay
Transfer Hours
Up to 6 semester hours of graduate credit from a regionally-accredited college, university or seminary may be transferred into the degree program at the time the student is admitted, provided the grades earned were B or higher. Transferability of hours will be determined by the Dean based on equivalence to courses required in the MMIN program.
Provisional Acceptance
Non-degree Seeking Student
Even if you do not meet all the requirements, let us know. Maybe we can work something out so you can get started.
Tuition and Financial Aid
U.S. News & World Report for 2023 named Anderson University as one of the “Best Value” schools among regional universities in the South, and the Wall Street Journal for 2022 named Anderson #25 for best student engagement among all universities in the United States. Clamp Divinity School seeks to offer you the highest quality education at the greatest value. For the most current tuition and fee information, visit andersonuniversity.edu/tuition-fees
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Why consider the Master of Ministry Degree?
What's the difference between the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and the Master of Ministry (M.Min)?
There are many similarities between the Master of Divinity and the Master programs. Both degrees are graduate-level degrees with a focus on leadership. Both degrees will provide adequate training for vocational ministry. So how do you decide which is best for you? It helps to ask yourself two questions.
What kind of training do you need?
The Master of Ministry is perfect for anyone already in full-time ministry, who simply wants additional training. This is not to say that the M.Div. is unsuitable for those already in ministry, but it is a more robust degree and considerably more rigorous. It is important to note, however, most chaplaincy and doctoral programs require M.Div. level degrees. You typically can go into a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program with a Master of Ministry.
Do you have the time?
The Master of Ministry is a 36-hour degree whereas the Master of Divinity is a 75-hour degree. The Master of Ministry is a streamlined version of the M.Div., so in earning your M.Min., you will not have as many courses to take in order to reach completion. For example, the Master of Ministry does not include the study of Biblical languages nor does it include the large selection of elective courses.