DEGREES OVERVIEW
CAREY’S VISION IS TO EMPOWER FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN LEADERS FOR EVERY GENERATION, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY.
CAREY believes that our educational mission is to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to live more intentionally, thoughtfully and faithfully in the church and the world. Our goal is to help our students engage their culture and circles as thoughtful Christians, to be lifelong learners and to be effective workers in their local churches and communities.
CAREY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
CAREY offers nine distinct graduate programs. Each program is designed to achieve different objectives, fit different interests and progress your journey in faith.
All our programs are taught by our resident and adjunct faculty, who embrace the core values of Carey to make theological education;
Accessible to others
Practical in our reaching
Transformational in our leadership
If you are not sure which program is right for you, click here to view our Program Comparison Charts.
IN-MINISTRY STUDY DURATION :
4 YEARS (incl. Adv.Dip)
CREDIT HOURS :
30 (incl. Adv.Dip)
DIPLOMA
IN-MINISTRY STUDY DURATION :
4 YEARS
CREDIT HOURS :
18
DIVINITY
IN-MINISTRY STUDY DURATION :
6 YEARS
CREDIT HOURS :
72
PASTORAL MINISTRY
The Master of Pastoral Ministry (MPM) is a compressed pastoral training degree that covers essential biblical, theological, ministry subjects, to make ministry training accessible.
IN-MINISTRY STUDY DURATION :
4 YEARS
CREDIT HOURS :
48
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
IN-MINISTRY STUDY DURATION :
4 YEARS
CREDIT HOURS :
48
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
IN-MINISTRY STUDY DURATION :
4 YEARS
CREDIT HOURS :
48
BIBLICAL STUDIES
The Diploma in Biblical Studies (DBS) is a program that provides for a strong foundation in Biblical studies including exegesis, hermeneutics and languages as well as its practical applications.
IN-MINISTRY STUDY DURATION :
2 YEARS
CREDIT HOURS :
24
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
The Diploma in Christian Ministry (DCM) is a program of study for growth and development of ministry competencies. Nurtures personal and spiritual growth, theological understanding, skills for more effective ministry.
IN-MINISTRY STUDY DURATION :
2 YEARS
CREDIT HOURS :
24
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
The Diploma in Spiritual Formation (DSF) is a Biblically-based program that provides a variety of learning experiences that involves instruction and reflection, thoughtful practice and spiritual companionship, service and prayer.
IN-MINISTRY STUDY DURATION :
2 YEARS
CREDIT HOURS :
24
THROUGH THIS STREAMLINED PROCESS YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
*Transferring courses to another institution is at the sole discretion of the receiving institution.