Atlantic School of Theology is a leader in distributed theological education, and you can choose to pursue the Master of Divinity degree in a five-year “in ministry” format. This course of study will bring you to the AST campus for six weeks every summer for five years to complete the majority of your course work through intensive study. During the remainder of each year of the program, you will complete two further course credits through on-line study while engaged in a sustained and locally supervised ministry practicum that meets the School's requirements and the approval of the student's denomination and church.
In addition to meeting the regular academic requirements for admission to Atlantic School of Theology, students applying for this form of study will also demonstrate the personal qualities and study skills required for both collaborative and independent learning and have access to an up-to-date computer and Internet connection.

Entry Requirements

The academic requirement for admission to the MDiv program is a Bachelor's degree (or its educational equivalent) from an accredited university with a minimum of a 70% or ‘B’ grade average (or grade point average equivalent) in their undergraduate program. Applicants to the MDiv Program should possess interests, aptitudes, and personal objectives which correspond with the MDiv Program's purposes.
Participants in this program will:
• Be admissable to a graduate professional studies program by virtue of having competed a
bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Complete the regular AST admissions process. Be able to demonstrate the personal qualities required for both collaborative and
independent learning. Have access to an up-to-date computer and internet connection.
• Be engaged, for the duration of this program, in a practice of ministry that is approved as a supervised practicum site by both the School and by the participant's ecclesial leadership.

Other Fees

Audit fee for a one-credit course (1.0 credit) $ 284.00

Thesis tuition (based on rate charged per academic credit) $ 568.00

MTS Comprehensive Exam Fee $ 1,704.00

Special Student Application Fee $ 40.00

Prior Learning Portfolio Processing Fee $ 100.00

Thesis Processing $ 140.00

Degree Program Graduation Fee $ 75.00

Notes

This course of study will bring you to the AST campus for six weeks every summer for five years to complete the majority of your course work through intensive study.

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