“An M.Div. prepares you to be a minister of the Word and prayer.” That’s the heart of pastoral ministry—and that’s what the Master of Divinity is built for. Through the M.Div. at Southern Seminary, you’ll learn to: 📖 Handle the text through faithful exegesis 📚 Think canonically through biblical and systematic theology 🕊️ Depend on the Spirit through prayerful study and ministry 👥 Apply the Word through counseling and leadership This is more than a degree—it’s pastoral preparation at the deep