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About the MDiv + MBA

Why Pursue an MDiv + MBA at Cedarville?

Are you preparing for full-time ministry or considering a co-vocational path? Whether you're called to executive pastoral leadership, business for missions, church planting, nonprofit administration, or co-vocational service in business and ministry, combining a graduate ministry degree with a graduate business degree equips you with the theological depth and business skills needed to thrive across a wide range of leadership contexts. Cedarville’s MDiv + MBA accelerated pathway is offered through a partnership between the School of Biblical and Theological Studies and the Plaster School of Business. With this pathway, you’ll earn a residential Master of Divinity and a fully online MBA with shared credit hours, saving both time and tuition while preparing you to lead with excellence and serve with faithfulness wherever God calls you.

Not ready to take on the MDiv + MBA? Our Graduate Certificate in Leadership is a great way to grow your leadership skills without the full-time commitment.

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Students in the accelerated BA+MDiv program can add an MBA to their degree plan through this pathway in one additional year or less.

What Sets Cedarville Apart?

  • Biblical Worldview
    Every course you’ll take is rooted in Scripture, with the Bible serving as the foundation for all wisdom.

  • Accelerated Degree Pathway
    Earn both degrees faster and make the most of your time, your resources, and your impact.

  • World-Class Faculty
    You’ll learn from experienced professors who care about your growth — spiritually, professionally, and personally.

Program Overview

MDiv + MBA Program Highlights

Career-Expanding â€” By adding an MBA to your MDiv, you increase your qualifications for leadership roles in churches, parachurch ministries, global missions, and nonprofit businesses. You’ll be equipped to navigate complex organizational challenges, lead teams, and manage resources with excellence — all while cultivating biblical leadership skills and preparing for effective ministry in diverse contexts.

Cost-Effective  â€” The dual-degree pathway allows you to apply select MDiv courses toward your MBA requirements, reducing the total number of credit hours needed. This integration streamlines your academic journey, saving both time and tuition compared to pursuing the degrees separately.

Biblical  â€” Cedarville’s unwavering commitment to the authority of Scripture is central to both the MDiv and MBA programs. You’ll study theology, ministry, and business through a distinctly biblical lens — one that emphasizes godly leadership, wise stewardship, ethical decision-making, and Kingdom-focused influence. This integrated approach equips you to lead with conviction in both ministry and marketplace settings, making an eternal impact wherever God calls you to serve.

What Can You Do With an MDiv + MBA?

With an MDiv + MBA, you will be equipped with the theological foundation and business leadership skills to serve in high-level ministry and organizational roles, including:

  • Executive Pastor
  • Church Administrator
  • Nonprofit Director
  • Church Planter
  • Business for Missions
  • Marketplace Ministry Professional

Derek Stallard – MBA Alumnus Testimonial

Cedarville University 2022 MBA graduate Derek Stallard shares why he decided to pursue his graduate degree at The Graduate School at Cedarville.

Stewarding Ï㽶ֱ²¥Gifts With a Graduate Degree

Listen as Cedarville's president, Dr. Thomas White, discusses how our graduate programs can help you steward your God-given talents for His glory.

Opportunities to Learn Outside the Classroom

  • Ministry internships and field education integrated into the MDiv program allow students to apply theological knowledge in real-world ministry contexts.
  • Case studies and practical projects in the MBA program simulate business decision-making and leadership challenges.
  • Bi-vocational ministry opportunities, mission trips, and church planting partnerships offer experiential learning beyond traditional classroom settings.
  • Networking with faculty and mentors who have extensive ministry and marketplace experience will provide you with practical advice and encouragement as you learn.

Admission, Costs and Aid, Start Dates

Admission Requirements — The first step in your graduate school journey at Cedarville is to apply for admission.

MDiv Admission Requirements MBA Admission Requirements

Costs and Financial Aid — Ï㽶ֱ²¥decision to pursue quality, Christian graduate education represents a valuable investment in your career and professional development. To assure your degree is also affordable, Cedarville graduate programs are competitively priced and can be supplemented with a variety of financial aid.

MDiv Cost Information MBA Cost Information

Program Start Dates — You can enroll and begin residential MDiv classes in August or January.

MBA classes are fully online and begin every eight weeks throughout the year.

Program Curriculum

The MDiv + MBA at Cedarville equips you with theological depth and business acumen for leadership in ministry and the marketplace. The MDiv includes up to 79 credit hours of coursework, with core studies in Old and New Testament, Christian theology, Hebrew and Greek, and over 30 hours of practical ministry training. Students also complete a ministry internship and choose a focus area, such as pastoral leadership or worship.

Through the dual-degree pathway, nine hours of MBA coursework count toward MDiv electives, while select MDiv courses — like Pastoral Leadership and Global Theology — fulfill MBA concentration requirements. This efficient integration allows you to earn both degrees with fewer total credits, preparing you to lead with excellence and biblical conviction.

Program Format and Related Programs

Cedarville offers graduate and undergraduate programs with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is the best fit for you.

Program Level and Format

  • Graduate
  • Online
  • Residential
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From Our Faculty:

  • We focus on grounding our students in a Bible and theology core and practical ministry skills.
    Trent Rogers, PhD, Dean of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies
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Program Contacts

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Trent Rogers, PhD

Dean of SBTS, Associate Professor of NT and Greek

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Billy Marsh, PhD

Associate Professor of Theology, Director of MDiv Programs

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School of Bible and Theological Studies
Robert W. Plaster School of Business
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John Delano, PhD

Associate Dean, Robert W. Plaster School of Business; Professor of Information Technology Management

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Maggie Hess

Director of Graduate Admissions - Online and Ministry Programs

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