Online Learning

Our tradition of excellence meets modern convenience.

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A Nationally Ranked University – Online

We are committed to academic excellence and innovation, and our online courses and programs leverage modern technology to make a respected Mercer degree accessible to more students around the world. Our faculty who teach online courses have training and experience in online teaching and learning. They also teach students on campus. Starting on day one, you’ll have access to the same academic support system and resources as students enrolled in on-campus classes.

  • Transfer credits seamlessly from accredited colleges and universities.
  • Engage with professors and classmates through our online learning system.
  • Experience an ecosystem of support from orientation through graduation – and beyond.
  • Connect with professional staff for special assistance related to military educational benefits.

Whether your busy schedule demands the flexibility and convenience online learning provides, or you simply prefer to earn your degree comfortably at home, Mercer makes it possible for you to achieve your educational goals.


Online Course Offerings for the online M.Div. and online M.A.C.M. Degree Programs
Courses required for the online MDIV and MACM will be offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays between 5:30pm and 9:30pm (EST). For students beginning in Fall 2021, all students, including those living outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, are required to attend required synchronous sessions at the prescribed time and be an active participant. Students should be aware of differences in time zones when scheduling their courses. 

Innovation and Excellence

Fully Online, Fully Accredited Degree Programs

Master of Divinity

78 hour program | Summer or Fall Entry | 4 years to complete | 6-7 hours each Summer, Fall, & Spring semester

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

38 hour program | Fall Entry Only | 3 years to complete | 6-7 hours each Fall & Spring semester

Residential/Online Hybrid, Fully Accredited Degree Programs

Master of Divinity/Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (Nonprofit)

97 hour combined degree program | Summer or Fall Entry | 4 years to complete | 6-10 hours each session | Limited residency requirements for the M.S. program, the M.Div. program is fully online

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (Nonprofit)

60 hour combined degree program | Fall Entry | 3 years to complete | 6-10 hours each session | Limited residency requirements for the M.S. program, the MACM program is fully online

Doctor of Ministry

33 hour program | Fall or Spring Entry | 3-4 years to complete | 1-4 hours each semester | On campus 8 weeks over the course of the program
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Stay Engaged at Home while Learning Online

The online degree programs allow you to remain within your current ministry and professional contexts where you have already established significant ministry roots and community relationships. Within these familiar contexts, you will participate in courses that allow for the full integration of learning in the context of communities in which you are already leading or have the potential to move quickly into leadership roles. Courses in both the M.A.C.M. and M.Div. encourage engagement in local churches and community ministries to affect social justice and community transformation.