Frequently Asked Questions

The Divinity School is one of Campbell University’s nine schools. As a student at the Divinity School, you will have access to the many resources provided by the University – including interdisciplinary study, lectureship, cultural enrichment, and athletic events.

Campbell Divinity is multidenominational. From it’s beginning, Campbell Divinity has had strong ties to a variety of Baptist denominations. Our student body consists of approximately 60% of individuals representing a variety of Baptist traditions. The Baptist traditions represented include, but are not limited to: Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Baptist State Convention, General Baptist State Convention of NC, National Baptist, Freewill Baptist, Original Free Will Baptist, Pentecostal Free Will Baptist, and Missionary Baptist. Approximately 40% of students represent diverse traditions beyond the Baptist denomination. Denominations, other than Baptist, that have been represented by our students include, but are not limited to, the following: AME, AME Zion, Catholic, Church of God, Church of the Nazarene, Disciples of Christ, Episcopal, Methodist, Non-Denominational, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, and United Church of Christ.

Yes. The Divinity School is accredited by The Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS). Click HERE to learn more.

The Divinity School is located in the heart of North Carolina, in the residential community of Buies Creek. We are located between the capital city of Raleigh and historic Fayetteville, NC. The beach and Carolina’s coastal fun is two hours from campus, and the Blue Ridge mountains are a beautiful three-to-four-hour drive.

Yes. We currently offer two programs in a hybrid-cohort format that are mainly delivered online via Zoom and anchored with a two-day retreat, once a semester. The programs include the MA in Faith & Leadership Formation and the MA in Christian Ministry Hybrid-Cohort Format.

Students who with to pursue the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) following graduation from divinity school are encouraged the pursue the Master of Divinity degree program and to select a concentration in biblical studies or historical and theological studies.

Yes. You may take classes as a non-degree seeking student or as an auditing student; however, space is limited. Special student and auditing applicants must complete the appropriate applications and be accepted as a non-degree or auditing student. Click HERE to access the application for non-degree seeking status.

Yes. Graduate credits recorded on a transcript from an Association of Theological School (ATS) or regionally accredited school and equivalent to those required in the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, or Master of Arts in Faith & Leadership Formation degree programs may be considered for transfer. Regardless of the number of credits eligible for transfer, the majority of credits toward the Master of Divinity degree or the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degree must be completed through instruction offered at Campbell University. The six elective hours for the MA in Faith & Leadership Formation degree program can be transferred with approval by the Assistant Dean. A maximum of 6 elective credit hours may be considered for transfer to the Doctor of Ministry degree program.

Yes. Advanced placement opportunities for religion majors from approved undergraduate programs are available at the Divinity School. Contact the Admissions Office at divinityadmissions@campbell.edu or (910) 893-1830 to learn more about these opportunities.

The Divinity School averages approximately 160 students total in its programs.

Campbell Divinity is multidenominational. From it’s beginning, Campbell Divinity has had strong ties to a variety of Baptist denominations. Our student body consists of approximately 60% of individuals representing a variety of Baptist traditions. The Baptist traditions represented include, but are not limited to: Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Baptist State Convention, General Baptist State Convention of NC, National Baptist, Freewill Baptist, Original Free Will Baptist, Pentecostal Free Will Baptist, and Missionary Baptist. The remaining 40% of students represent diverse traditions beyond the Baptist denomination. Denominations that have been represented by our students include, but are not limited to, the following: AME, AME Zion, Catholic, Church of God, Church of the Nazarene, Disciples of Christ, Episcopal, Methodist, Non-Denominational, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, and United Church of Christ.

Yes. Campbell Divinity School affirms women in all areas of ministry. The Divinity School averages a 50/50 percentage of representation between men and women in its student body.

Yes. Over 40% of our student body represent ethnic minorities.

Yes! The Divinity School curriculum intentionally includes opportunities for students to gain more practical ministry skills. Students can also take courses like Supervised Ministry or Clinical Pastoral Education to gain hands-on ministry  experience. Additionally, students make use of our Resource and Referral program that connects students and alumni to churches with open ministry positions. Serving in ministry while attending Divinity School is a great way to put what you learn each week into practice.

Currently, master-level in-person classes are held on Monday afternoons, Tuesdays and Thursdays, including evenings. This block scheduling offers classes from early mornings to late evenings. Students do not have to be on campus for classes each of those days. Students have the flexibility to build a class schedule from the options offered on the days we hold classes. View a current class schedule.

The Divinity School holds an annual lecture series that is a great opportunity for continuing education for ministers. The School also offers Pastor Mini-Sabbaticals, a Resource and Referral program to assist with connecting students and alumni to open ministry positions, as well as assistance with pulpit supply. Click HERE to learn more.