Should I get an MDiv? If you do not plan to become ordained, an MDiv can also prepare you well for interfaith work, chaplaincy, lay ministry in your own tradition, or any other field you are interested in, such as nonprofit work and community organizing.

Do pastors need MDiv?

You don't need a degree to be a pastor. ... Churches want to hire people who have a solid grasp of the Bible, theology, and ministry. This can come from formal education, but it doesn't have to.

What jobs can you get with an MDiv?