Campbell University Divinity School

What Campbell University Divinity School does

Campbell University Divinity School is a private, ATS-accredited theological seminary operating as the sixth school of Campbell University, founded in 1996 and located in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The school delivers Christ-centered, Bible-based, and ministry-focused graduate theological education through four core degree programs: the 78-hour Master of Divinity (MDiv), the 48-hour Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM, offered in both traditional in-person and online-hybrid cohort formats), the 36-hour Master of Arts in Faith & Leadership Formation (MAFLF, cohort-based), and the 30-hour Doctor of Ministry (DMin). It supplements these with three dual-degree pathways combining the MDiv with an MBA, Juris Doctor, or MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, enabling students to integrate theological training with adjacent professional credentials.

The student body is approximately 160-180 students drawn from approximately 40% minority ethnic backgrounds, approximately 40% non-Baptist denominations, and a roughly 50:50 female-to-male ratio. The Divinity School partners with Baptist denominational bodies including the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, CBFNC, the Baptist General Association of Virginia, and Original Free Will Baptists, which provide co-funded scholarships and referral pipelines. Generous institutional scholarships cover 75-100% of tuition for eligible full-time students, with 95-100% of students receiving some form of financial assistance. The curriculum is delivered through traditional in-person instruction, Zoom-based hybrid evening courses, periodic in-person retreats, and a DMin hybrid model with scheduled campus seminars.

The school functions as a tuition-supported academic unit within a private university, with revenue derived from tuition and fees net of substantial scholarship subsidies, supplemented by denominational scholarship co-funding and external philanthropy (e.g., Lilly Endowment Initiatives). Its go-to-market is recruitment-led: prospective students are driven through open house events, campus visits, and outreach through a multi-channel digital presence (website, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X), followed by an admissions interview process. The operational footprint is small (6 listed management/faculty contacts) and the institution is structurally dependent on its parent Campbell University for shared services, accreditation standing, and back-office infrastructure.

Name

Campbell University Divinity School

Legal name

Campbell University Divinity School

Website

https://divinity.campbell.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Campbell University Divinity School is an ATS-accredited private theological seminary in Buies Creek, NC, offering graduate divinity degrees (MDiv, MACM, MAFLF, DMin) plus dual degrees, serving approximately 160-180 students preparing for pastoral ministry and chaplaincy careers.

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Product category

Graduate Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG), Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Graduate divinity programs
• Seminary degree programs
• Ministry preparation
• Pastoral leadership training

Headquarters

HQ city

Buies Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition and fees for master-level degree programs (MDiv, MA in Christian Ministry, MA in Faith & Leadership Formation) and Doctor of Ministry program. Students pay tuition per credit hour or semester fees depending on program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Campbell University Divinity School delivers ATS-accredited graduate theological education through residential and online-hybrid degree programs. The school offers the Master of Divinity (78 hours), Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (48 hours, traditional or online-hybrid), Master of Arts in Faith & Leadership Formation (36 hours, cohort-based), and Doctor of Ministry (30 hours, hybrid), along with three dual-degree programs (MDiv/MBA, MDiv/Juris Doctor, MDiv/MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling). Programs integrate biblical studies, historical/theological studies, and practical ministry with concentrations in pastoral ministry, church music, counseling/chaplaincy, missions, and preaching.

Product overview

Campbell University Divinity School offers theological education through seven degree programs: Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) in both traditional and online-hybrid formats, Master of Arts in Faith & Leadership Formation (MAFLF), and Doctor of Ministry (DMin). Additionally, the school offers three dual degree programs combining MDiv with MBA, Juris Doctor, or MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Programs are Christ-centered, Bible-based, and ministry-focused, preparing students for various ministry roles including pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, counseling, and specialized church staff positions. The school is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and is located in Buies Creek, North Carolina.

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Products and services

• Master of Divinity (MDiv) A 78-hour residential graduate theological degree preparing students for leadership in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, non-profits, and other ministry roles. Core curriculum covers biblical studies, historical and theological studies, and ministry studies with optional concentrations.
• Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) A 48-hour professional graduate degree preparing men and women for specialized ordained and lay ministry, offered in traditional in-person format and online-hybrid cohort format. Specializations include Christian Education, Church Music and Worship, Congregational Leadership, Ministry to Children, and Teaching the Bible.
• Master of Arts in Faith & Leadership Formation (MAFLF) A 36-hour cohort-based program designed for individuals whose ministry is their work in the world, focused on intellectual and spiritual formation for professionals in non-ministerial careers. Integrates faith with professional pursuits through Monday evening classes, weekend retreats, and some fully online courses, with up to 20 students per cohort.
• Doctor of Ministry (DMin) A 30-hour advanced professional degree for experienced ministers with theological master's degrees and three or more years of ministry experience. Includes vocational emphases in Christian Education, Congregational Leadership, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching, Specialized Ministries, and Worship. Delivered via a hybrid model of on-campus Thursday/Friday seminars plus independent research and project work.
• MDiv/MBA Dual Degree A dual-degree program combining the Master of Divinity (78 hours) with the Master of Business Administration (37 hours), totaling 94 hours. Integrates theological education with business administration for ministers serving as pastors, church administrators, or bi-vocational ministers.
• MDiv/Juris Doctor Dual Degree A dual-degree arrangement integrating law and ministry, enabling students to earn both degrees in five years (minimum 123 total hours). Requires 90 JD credits and 78 MDiv credits with flexible, individualized study plans for ministry and legal practice roles.
• MDiv/MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Dual Degree A dual degree integrating graduate theological training with clinical counseling education. Provides 123 total hours of preparation for ministry with supervised clinical training and eligibility for Licensed Professional Counselor licensure upon completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of students receive scholarship support
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cooperative Baptist FellowshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Provides CBF Leadership Scholarships ($4,000/year) to qualifying MDiv and MA in Christian Ministry students. Works cooperatively on theological education initiatives.
• Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina (CBFNC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated partner institution. Offers CBFNC Theological Education Scholarships (~$2,200/year) and Dissertation/Thesis/Doctoral Project Scholarships. Supports North Carolina Baptist students in ministry preparation.
• Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution providing ministerial education funds up to $5,000/year for Virginia Baptist students who are BGAV church members pursuing graduate theological education at ATS-accredited institutions.
• Original Free Will BaptistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated partner working in cooperation with Original Free Will Baptists for theological education support.
• Review & ExpositorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with and patron institution for Review & Expositor, a well-respected theological journal representing a consortium of eight theological schools. Provides academic resources and scholarly collaboration opportunities.
• Association of Theological Schools (ATS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS). Approved degrees include Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, and Doctor of Ministry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Baylor University Truett Theological Seminary:
• Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: Largest SBC seminary in Louisville, KY, offering comprehensive MDiv and doctoral programs. Sets the standard for conservative Baptist theological education; competes for similar student demographics nationally.
• Liberty University School of Divinity: Large Baptist-affiliated online seminary with extensive MDiv and doctoral programs. Competes on flexibility, price, and digital scale; offers ATS-accredited degrees with national reach.

Direct peers

• Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity: Boiling Springs, NC-based Baptist-affiliated divinity school offering MDiv and DMin programs. Comparable scale, denominational heritage, and ATS-accredited curriculum targeting similar Southeast students.
• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary: Wake Forest, NC-based SBC seminary offering MDiv and doctoral degrees. Closest geographic and denominational peer; competes for the same Baptist student pool in the Carolinas.
• Wingate University School of Ministry: North Carolina-based Baptist-related graduate ministry program offering MDiv-equivalent and DMin tracks. Competes with Campbell for regional Baptist students seeking local graduate theological education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CampbellDiv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJw7cCKVuEtycRLmlPyV6iA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CampbellDivinity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/campbell-university-divinity-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/cudivinityschool

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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