What is Master of Divinity?
In the academic study of [[theology]], the '''Master of Divinity''' ('''MDiv''', ''magister divinitatis'' in [[Latin]]) is the [[first professional degree]] of the pastoral profession in [[North America]]. It is the most common [[academic degree]] in [[seminary|seminaries]] and [[divinity school]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ats.edu/member-schools/member-school-list|title=Alphabetical List - The Association of Theological Schools|website=www.ats.edu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2014 - 2015 Annual Data Tables|url=http://www.ats.edu/uploads/resources/institutional-data/annual-data-tables/2014-2015-annual-data-tables.pdf|website=The Association of Theological Schools|publisher=The Association of Theological Schools|access-date=17 September 2015|location=Table 2.10-B Head Count Enrollment by Degree Category and Program United States|page=31|format=PDF}}</ref> In many [[Christian denomination]]s and in some other religions the degree is the standard education for ordination to the priesthood or pastorship or other appointment, ordination or licensing to professional ministry. ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Theology]] [[Category:Academic degrees]] {{stub}}