M.Div.

Pastoral Training Reinvented

Why A New Approach?

Faith Church was burdened about challenges that are often present in a traditional seminary model:

• The high cost of seminary training, resulting in some students graduating with significant debt.
• A lack of practical ministry experience.
• The significant pressures on any wives or children due to the heavy seminary and job workload.

A Unique Solution

• Students commute to FBS for MDiv level academic training from credentialed faculty, one to two days per week, year-round, for three years.
• A student known well by a local church is hired there as an intern. The student works in practical ministry at that church three to four days per week year-round for three years. Students enrolled in this internship program are charged no tuition.
• That local church receives additional staff support and is actively involved in training men for ministry.

This model provides a real integration of academics and practical ministry, allowing the student to graduate with experience, no debt, and a spiritually and emotionally strong family.  

Learn more about the unique church internships behind the M.Div. program, or find out if the M.Div. program is a good fit for you.