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M.Div. in Theology & Ministry – Church Planting

Equip Yourself to Establish Churches Through Regent’s M.Div. in Theology & Ministry – Church Planting Degree Program

Do you have a passion to start a new church and see your congregation multiply? Regent’s Master of Divinity in Theology & Ministry with a concentration in Church Planting can provide you with biblical, theological, and practical training to help you grow in evangelism and discipleship. You can train to be an effective 21st-century church planting catalyst while gaining a solid foundation in church leadership, cultivation, multiplication, revitalization, and renewal. You’ll also learn how to apply planting and revival models to a variety of ministry contexts — with the goal of bringing more people to Christ. This concentration is available fully online.

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BROADEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Examine how to build a healthy church, either from a new church plant or from revitalizing a dying church.

LEARN FROM TOP SCHOLARS & PRACTITIONERS

Gain advanced insight from pioneers in Church History, Christian Ministry, Renewal Theology, and Biblical Studies.

ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE

Experience Regent, ranked among top national universities by U.S. News & World Report, 2022.

Presented from a Christian perspective, this degree is supported by our respected faculty in Virginia Beach.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

The Master of Divinity in Theology & Ministry (M.Div.) at Regent University is accredited by The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).

On completing the M.Div. in Theology & Ministry – Church Planting degree, you can:

  • Develop biblical models for planting and revitalizing churches.
  • Mobilize and manage church growth and Kingdom expansion.
  • Identify elements of toxic ministry environments and restore ministries to health.
  • Lead renewal and transformation in existing churches that have plateaued or declined.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Church Planter
  • Ministerial Executive Leader
  • Christian Educator
  • Preparation for the D.Min. or other terminal seminary degrees
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Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
PMIN 635Theology of Church Planting3
Builds a solid biblical foundation and theology to direct church planting and renewal. Allows ministers to develop a personal theology for church planting, multiplication, revitalization, and renewal to guide their ministry.
PMIN 636Models of Church Planting3
Examines biblical models for planting and revitalizing churches. Offers an opportunity to explore application of planting and revitalization models to your ministry context.
PMIN 637Health & Growth of Church Plants3
Explores the dynamics of what makes a church healthy. Identifies elements of toxic ministry environments and how to restore ministries to health with emphasis on church planting, revitalization, and renewal.
PMIN 638Missional Church Planting3
Church planting and revitalization with an evangelistic focus. Learn to lead planting and renewal with an aim toward winning the lost and building a church out of newly converted Christians in a variety of ministry contexts.
PMIN 639Renewing & Transforming Churches3
An application-oriented course in church renewal and revitalization. Learn how to lead renewal and transformation in existing churches that have plateaued or are in decline.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

2025-26 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

SessionSemester Check-InSession Start Date
Session AFriday, August 15Monday, August 25
Session MFriday, September 12Monday, September 22
Session BFriday, October 17Monday, October 27
Session CWednesday, January 7Monday, January 12
Session TFriday, January 30Monday, February 9
Session DFriday, March 6Monday, March 16
Session EFriday, May 1Monday, May 11
Session FFriday, June 12Monday, June 22

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.


Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Part-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)$5656$3,390
Master of Divinity (MDiv)$5656$3,390
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)$5656$3,390
Master of Theology (ThM)$6703$2,010
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)$6703$2,010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)$6703$2,010

Full-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)$5659$5,085
Master of Divinity (MDiv)$5659$5,085
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)$5659$5,085
Master of Theology (ThM)$6706$4,020
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)$6706$4,020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)$6706$4,020

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$900 (Fall & Spring)
$750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$750

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

PART-TIME STUDENTS

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)$5306$3,180
Master of Divinity (MDiv)$5306$3,180
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)$5306$3,180
Master of Theology (ThM)$6703$2,010
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)$6703$2,010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)$6703$2,010

Full-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)$5309$4,770
Master of Divinity (MDiv)$5309$4,770
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)$5309$4,770
Master of Theology (ThM)$6706$4,020
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)$6706$4,020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)$6706$4,020

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

“Regent has maintained a high standard of scholarship and the practical aspects of leadership, and they have outstanding professors. I was blessed when I was there.”
Daniel Backens, M.A. in Practical Theology, 1999 Senior Pastor, New Life Church
“When I think of Regent University, I think of destiny. Regent has been such an integral part of my, one, knowing my destiny, two, being formed and shaped to fulfill my destiny, and then, three, thrusting me into that next step.”
Kevin Turpin, M.A. in Practical Theology, 2001 Senior Assistant Pastor & President, Founder of Life Enrichment Center; Senior Associate Pastor, New Life Church
“I was so glad that I was able to study at the Regent University School of Divinity and earn my Master of Theological Studies (MTS). It has changed my perspective. After attending seminary, I have a different understanding of how to interpret God’s Word. Through the church history courses, I now see how important it is to know what kind of church Jesus is building today!”
Pastor Kevin Wu, Master of Theological Studies, 2016
“In preparing to fully embrace God’s call on my life, I was attracted to Regent’s commitment to Christian Leadership to Change the World. I needed a world-class institution to help me develop the confidence to do it. My professors gave me the holistic spiritual formation I needed and refined my worldview. At Regent, I obtained the academic and theological foundation necessary to build the global ministries, businesses, and brands I oversee. I am proud and honored to be among the Regent alumni who are changing the world.”
Pastor James E. Ward Jr., Master of Divinity, Graduated Fall 2013
“I want to take what Regent taught me back to Uganda in a language they can easily understand and relate to.”
Boniface Odong, M.Div., 2017