Master’s Degree Programs
Equipping Christ-Centered Leaders with Practical, Theological Training for Real-World Ministry.
Master of Divinity
A comprehensive program that prepares students for ordained ministry in the local church. It is designed to be completed in 5-6 years part-time or 3-4 years full-time.
Credit Hours: 75
Master of Theological Studies
A rigorous program that studies theology and its disciplines. Often it prepares students for academia. It is designed to be completed in 4-5 years part-time or 2-3 years full-time.
Credit Hours: 50
Master of Christian Leadership
An intensive program that focuses on developing transformational leaders. It is designed to be completed in 3-4 years part-time or 2-3 years full-time.
Credit Hours: 36
* Master’s Degree students are required to take at least one Washington Theological Consortium class for their program. Taking classes through the WTC broadens the course offerings available to students, and offers a window into the differing Christian traditions represented in the consortium.
What is the Spiritual Formation Focus?
An essential aspect of fulfilling Leland’s mission to “equip transformational leaders for the global ministry of Jesus Christ” is nurturing spiritual growth in students. Leland seeks to provide a structure and atmosphere that helps students to have the support and accountability necessary for both individual and corporate spiritual growth. Like anything, building community that encourages this kind of growth takes time and intentionality. To this end, Leland has set in place specific requirements for our students.
Spiritual Formation Class – Master’s degree and graduate certificate students are required to take the Spiritual Formation class during their first semester at Leland.
Covenant Groups – Students are required to continue participating in a covenant group comprised of four to seven students, which will meet seven times during the semester. The group typically reads a spiritual classic together and encourages one another in their spiritual practices.
Community Life Events – Master’s degree and graduate certificate students are also asked to contribute to and benefit from the broader Leland community by participating in two required community life events each semester (or four per year). These events include the all-school gatherings that inaugurate each semester, Advent and Lent worship services, Theological Society meetings, and Commencement.