After ChristianMinistryEDU.org made a careful review of the nearly 250 accredited Christian universities coast-to-coast offering Master of Divinity programs, Columbia International University’s M.Div. represents South Carolina in the top 50 in the United States.

The Master of Divinity is offered through Columbia Biblical Seminary at CIU.  

ChristianMinistryEDU.org noted that CIU’s M.Div. is “an ideal blend of biblical-theological knowledge and practical ministry leadership experiences that are designed to produce effective servant leaders who can lead in local churches, parachurch organizations, mission agencies, and more.”

There are eight concentrations that assist the student in ministry goals with both on-campus and online study options. The 72-credit-hour program can be completed in as little as 36 months. The concentrations are:

• Bible Exposition
• Care and Counseling
• Chaplaincy
• Ministry Studies
• Missiological Studies
• Muslim-Christian Relations
• TESOL
• Youth Ministry Leadership

ChristianMinistryEDU.org is produced by an unaffiliated web publishing group that serves as a truly independent voice for Christian education. 

With record enrollment  for five straight years, CIU consistently ranks among the Top Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report, as well as a Best Value Regional University in the South.  Apply now  or request information on enrollment by contacting Admissions at (803) 807-5024 or  admissions@ciu.edu .