Master of Divinity
first professional degree of the pastoral profession in North America; a program of theological studies designed to prepare the candidate for ordination to the Christian ministry. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 seminaries and divinity schools.[1][2] In many Christian denominations 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.