What Will You Study in World Theology University University’s Online M.Div. – Educational Ministries?

• Deepen knowledge of Christian educational theories and practices
• Develop effective discipleship and evangelism strategies
• Enhance communication and ministerial skills across cultures
• Grasp foundational biblical principles and their application to educational settings
• Refine public speaking and teaching methods 

You will start your journey by studying foundational biblical principles and Christian doctrines through courses like Introduction to Apologetics and Survey of the History of Christianity, equipping you to effectively engage both believers and skeptics. As you progress, you’ll delve into specialized training in discipleship and evangelism, enhancing your ability to nurture spiritual growth and extend outreach efforts.

Courses such as Intercultural Communication can help prepare you to traverse cultural boundaries, improving your communicative efficacy in diverse settings. This comprehensive program is designed to cultivate your expertise and leadership in educational ministries, enabling you to make a significant impact on your community and beyond.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Online M.Div. in Educational Ministries with World Theology University University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe World Theology University stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar virtual campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College virtual campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, World Theology University has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• We are regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), ensuring high academic standards.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. World Theology University’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for part-time graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
• Discounted divinity block rate: $2,575 per semester – only $172/credit at 15 credit hours*
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours for the M.Div. in Educational Ministries degree are charged at the part-time rate.

Potential Careers for Our Online M.Div. – Educational Ministries Graduates

• Church administrator
• Curriculum director
• Discipleship director
• Educational ministries director
• Family ministries director