The Master of Divinity In-Ministry educates and equips working students for church leadership in tomorrow’s world through an integrative, mentored approach to applied and academic learning. Our faculty teaches biblical principles, concepts, and models for lay or ordained ministry while giving you the flexibility to work concurrently in a vocational Christian ministry.
Missional-Based
Our program is focused on training church leaders to engage in Gospel inspired missions work in today’s culture. You will learn from courses that study: ministry context, integrating faith in the workplace, pastoral care, and urban ministry. Furthermore, you will gain a full experience from learning Christian history, theological studies, biblical studies, and spiritual formation.
Cohort-Based
Students learn best when students learn from each other, and our program provides a Christian learning experience in order for you to do so. The In-Ministry program is a community of learning that allows you to work in groups and build peer-to-peer relationships that can last a lifetime. Together, you will complete core academic courses as well as practical ministry training in: Old and New Testament theology, systematic theology, and how to interpret the Bible effectively.
Leadership Development for the 21st Century Church
The program is creative in its design as it will equip you with the concepts, tools, and skills you need to successfully work through issues in the 21st century church. You will use your current ministry settings as a laboratory for learning and creatively testing new ideas to find solutions to common problems in churches. You will study in an experiential learning environment with supportive faculty and classmates that will join you on the journey.
Program Notes
How this program works
- You maintain your ministry involvement and work while studying for the Master of Divinity degree.
- You use your ministry setting as a laboratory for learning—you test ideas from the classroom in your ministry, and bring your ministry experiences into the classroom.
- You join a group of students and stay together as a group throughout the entire program (called a 'cohort')
- You come to campus only one day per week, plus one Saturday per semester, during the three years of the cohort section of the program.
- You learn from a group of faculty who stay together with you throughout your program, providing mentoring as well as classroom instruction.
- You learn in an intensive format—courses are 6 weeks long with the exception of two, which are done in a one-week retreat format, and the Internship, which is spread out over the course of the program.
- You learn in a community context, with common classes plus a shared meal, worship and small group component.
- You study about 15-20 hours per week outside the classroom.
Degree and Diploma Options
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Application Supplements
Complete the application supplement if the program you are applying to is:
Visiting & Occasional Students
I wish to take classes at Tyndale Seminary but do not want to be admitted into a degree or certificate program. If you have completed a bachelor's degree and wish to take graduate-level course you can become an occasional student or audit a course... Visiting & Occasional Student information
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
The program seeks to provide candidates with a collegial, academic and professional milieu in which you will advance your understanding of the nature, purposes, and practice of ministry; enhance your leadership... DMin Information | DMin Application
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Contact Admissions at: 1.877.TYNDALE (896.3253) | 416.218.6757 (local) | admissions [at] tyndale [dot] ca
You have multiple commitments; yet God has called you to further your studies, to gain new levels of expertise, and to deepen your commitment to Christian leadership in your ministry or profession. Tyndale Seminary understands. That is why we designed several ways for you to approach your course work:
Open House
You can interact with faculty, students, and visit our exhibit hall to speak with representatives from each academic program.
Seminary Preview Evening
This is your chance to interact with faculty, meet current and future students, tour the campus, attend a class, and meet with our admissions team. Dinner will also be provided.
Personal Visit
Not able to make it to one of our campus visit events but you would like to check out our campus? No problem — to book a personal campus visit please email visit [at] tyndale [dot] ca to arrange a date. You may also complete the registration form and choose a personal visit.
Do you have questions? Connect with an Admissions Counsellor to discuss your options.
Areas of Study
- Biblical Studies
- Christian Education and Formation
- Christian Foundations
- Church in the City
- Counselling
- Global Mission and Intercultural Studies
- Interdisciplinary
- Pastoral Ministry
- Pastoral Ministry: New Generation Multicultural Church
- Pentecostal Studies
- Salvation Army Studies
- Spiritual Formation
- Theological Studies
- Youth and Family Ministry
