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Rockbridge Seminary offers three academic programs. Each program is designed to help develop servant leaders for Christian ministry through learning experiences that allow them to study and practice without leaving their ministry field. The learning experiences provided through these academic programs are delivered fully online, based on a curriculum that is designed around the five biblical purposes of the church, and guided by ministry competencies. Rockbridge Seminary is designed for Christians who want to live out the teachings of Christ. The academic programs are built on the fundamentals of the Christian faith but recognize that diversity of thought can exist in the Kingdom among those who seriously seek His truth.

Students applying to any academic program must serve in a local church ministry position (whether as a lay ministry volunteer or as a paid staff member).

Master of Divinity (3 year program)

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is a professional degree designed for men and women who have a bachelor’s degree and are serving on a church staff or in other ministry positions. Students develop competencies in Bible, church history, doctrine, spiritual formation, as well as servant leadership skills required for local church ministry. The curriculum may be completed in three years, although many students take longer due to family, church, and job responsibilities. Is the Master of Divinity right for you? It only takes a few minutes to apply now.

Master of Ministry Leadership (2 year program)

The Master of Ministry Leadership (MML) is a professional degree designed for men and women who have a bachelor’s degree and are serving on a church staff or in other ministry positions. The focus of this degree is on developing servant leadership skills for local church ministry. The curriculum may be completed in two years, although many students take longer due to family, church, and job responsibilities. Is the Master of Ministry Leadership right for you? It only takes a few minutes to apply now.

Diploma in Ministry Studies (3 year program)

The Diploma in Ministry Studies (DMS) is for persons over the age of 22 who have not completed a bachelor’s degree and are serving on a church staff or in other ministry positions. The DMS equips students with practical ministry skills as well as general education skills essential for effective ministry. Students fulfill their general educational requirements through partnering institutions. Ozark Technical Community College (OTC) is the preferred provider of online general education courses for Rockbridge Seminary’s diploma students. Students may request to transfer general educational courses earned from accredited schools other than OTC. Students should first get the approval of their advisor before taking a general education course from another school. Is the Diploma in Ministry Studies right for you? It only takes a few minutes to apply now.

Students desiring to go into a Master’s program are encouraged to work with an accredited college or university to complete their bachelor’s degree. The DMS may be completed in 3 years, although many students take longer due to family, church, and job responsibilities.

Continuing Education

The flexibility built into Rockbridge Seminary’s academic programs makes them ideal for those persons wishing to take courses for continuing education.

Choose an academic program (application guidelines apply) and complete the application process. If approved, you can take ANY course offered during a given term that relates to your level of study (diploma or master’s level) after you complete the required Touchstone Course, “Developing the Focused Life.”

Since Rockbridge students pay tuition on a course-by-course basis, you have no financial obligation until you register for a course – another benefit for continuing education students.

If you change your mind later and want to complete your academic program, no change is required. To maintain active student status, you must take at least one course every calendar year. Rockbridge offers six eight-week terms annually.

Rockbridge Seminary’s online course design is not conducive to students auditing courses. Therefore, Rockbridge Seminary does not permit students to audit courses.
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