By Jason Koon
News Herald Correspondent
A local resident has become the first graduate of a universityâs new online Master of Divinity program.
Amy Kincaid of Morganton received her degree from North Greenville University on Oct. 17. She was part of the first group of students to begin the program when it launched in 2016. Kincaid completed her coursework in May, but the graduation ceremony was postponed until October due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills of a broad range of Christian ministry positions, according to information from the university. While the program focuses on preparing students for local church ministry, it is also helpful to students pursuing missionary work, chaplaincy and a broad range of other Christian ministry opportunities. OnlineU.org ranks the program as the seventh most affordable Master of Divinity program in the nation.