The Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry offers you a convenient accelerated pathway to complete both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Divinity in just five years. As a student in our BA to MDiv program, you will receive exceptional biblical instruction and theological training by our world-class Hobbs faculty. Personal mentorship, hands-on training, and rich ministry experiences will further prepare you in this rewarding program. OBU's BA to MDiv is a convenient opportunity, propelling you forward in your ministry calling while saving you time and money.
Benefits of Starting Toward an MDiv at OBU
Faculty Experts
The Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry offers you a distinguished lineup of faculty who are experts in their disciplines, sharing valuable insights from their formal training and years of practical experience in their specific field. They are respected both locally and globally as published authors, preachers, guest speakers, lecturers and missionaries. Several have authored books covering various theological subjects.
Liberal Arts University
Our vibrant campus community offers you a host of opportunities as a student. You are encouraged to engage in our active collegiate student life where you experience opportunities in leadership, service, athletics, student organizations, community engagement and social activities. You will not only receive unparalleled biblical and theological training, but your academic experience will include the university’s distinctive Christian liberal arts core curriculum. This added dimension to your education fosters critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and the opportunity to learn with non-ministry students.
World-Class Faculty
OBU faculty are experts in their fields and will be with you every step of the way.

Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
Ida Elizabeth and J.W. Hollums Chair of Bible

Co-Provost
Dean of Theology, Arts and Humanities
Floyd K. Clark Chair of Christian Leadership
Professor of Religion

Ruth Dickinson Professor of Religion

Auguie Henry Chair of Old Testament
Assistant Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Studies

Chair, Herschel H. Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry
Associate Professor of Theology and Early Christianity
Dickinson Chair of Religion
Director, Graduate Theology and Ministry Programs