Master of Divinity

Students interested in preparing for effective ministerial and public leadership often select the specialized study found in the Master of Divinity program.  The Master of Divinity is founded on the educational disciplines of professional ministry as well as the scholarly fields of biblical studies and theology.  The curriculum for this program attends to various sub-categories within theological disciplines – biblical, historical, systematic, and practical theology.   Students are required to complete 90 graduate credits.

The Master of Divinity degree is designed to prepare students for effective ministry to people through confident, accurate, and practical handling of the Scriptures in various settings.

The M.Div. focuses on:

Theological Understanding:

• Perform biblical exegesis and exposition starting with text in the original languages
• Articulate and scripturally defend biblical orthodoxy

Spiritual Formation:

• Uphold godly living through personal practice, and by encouraging others to the same goal

Professional Competency:

• Apply Scripture to the issues of life practically, soundly, and with compassion
• Communicate biblical truth effectively
• Continue to be a student of Scripture through consistent study

Critical Thinking:

• Evaluate issues critically and theologically.
• Distinguish biblically consistent doctrine and practice from those that deviate.

Cultural Sensitivity:

• Engage in the Christian ministry and fellowship with appreciation for the variety of individuals, forms, and circumstances through which God works.

Required Courses:

BI 1310 Bible Study Methods (Hermeneutics)
BI 1311 Old Testament Survey - Pentateuch: Genesis - Deuteronomy
BI 1312 Old Testament Survey - History: Joshua - Esther
BI 1323 Old Testament Survey - Wisdom Literature: Job - Song of Solomon
BI 1324 Old Testament Survey - Major Prophets: Isaiah - Daniel
BI 1325 Old Testament Survey - Minor Prophets: Hosea - Malachi
BI 1336 New Testament Survey - The Gospels
BI 1338 New Testament Survey - Hebrews, General Epistles and Revelation
BI 1337 New Testament Survey - Acts and Pauline Epistles
TH 2310 Introduction to Systematic Theology and Bibliology
TH 2311 Theology Proper
TH 2312 Christology and Ecclesiology
TH 2323 Soteriology
TH 2324 Sanctification and Pneumatology
TH 2335 Angelology, Anthropology and Hamartiology
TH 2336 Dispensationalism and Eschatology
MS 5320 Spiritual Life
NT 3331 Greek 1
NT 3332 Greek 2
OT 4332 Hebrew 2
OT 4331 Hebrew 1
TH 2347 Church History
MS 5335 World Missions
MS 5332 Leadership
MS 5333 Biblical Communication
MS 5334 Basic Biblical Counseling
MS 5331 Evangelism

Plus 9 credit hours of electives from any department

     = 90 Credit Hours

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