Master of Divinity (M.Div.) - Non-Biblical languages
This program is not accepting new students effective January 2011.
The objectives of the Master of Divinity program is to produce students able to:
- To produce students competent in their knowledge of the Scriptures and Christian doctrine
- To equip students with professional ministry skills for the service of the church and community
- To encourage students to develop a theology of ministry that validates and supports ministry skills
- To enable students to learn in a setting that values real-life experience by providing convenient and efficient class scheduling
- To facilitate the development of the student's personal spiritual character
- Ultimately, to produce students who are successful in the ministry of Jesus Christ
The Master of Divinity without biblical languages is a terminal degree. This degree is for those who are interested in a degree that will prepare them for the pastorate, but are not able to take the biblical languages (Hebrew and Greek). This program of study is a foundational degree for those interested in the pastorate, associated ministries in the church, missionary services, evangelistic work, chaplaincy, and other ministry positions. It consists of ninety credit hours of specific and independent studies. Pre-requisite: A bachelor's degree from an approved institution.
| Class | Class Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE | 511 | New Testament Theology | 3 Credits |
| THE | 512 | A Biblical Theology of the Old Testament | 3 Credits |
| THE | 561 | Systematic Theology I | 3 Credits |
| THE | 562 | Systematic Theology II | 3 Credits |
| THE | 563 | Systematic Theology III | 3 Credits |
| THE | 571 | Christian Apologetics | 3 Credits |
| THE | 612 | Christian Ethics | 3 Credits |
| THE | 661 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 Credits |
| HIS | 502 | Church History I | 3 Credits |
| HIS | 503 | Church History II | 3 Credits |
| MIN | 501 | Homiletics: Moves & Structures | 3 Credits |
| NTS | 523 | Pastoral Epistles/NTS 524 Epistles | 3 Credits |
| OTS | 511 | Pentateuch I | 3 Credits |
| OTS | 512 | Pentateuch II | 3 Credits |
| CED | 612 | Writing Research Papers Across the Curriculum | 3 Credits |
| New Testament Electives | 12 Credits | ||
| Old Testament Electives | 15 Credits | ||
| General Electives | 12 Credits | ||
| Thesis | 6 Credits | ||
| Total: 90 Credits | |||
