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Master of Divinity
PURPOSE
The Master of Divinity program is designed to equip students to serve in a wide variety of callings, including pastoral ministry, youth ministry, campus ministry, chaplaincy, and missions.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completing this degree, students will be able to:
- Interpret both the Old and New Testaments with accurate, evangelical hermeneutical skills.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of historical and theological tenets of the Church.
- Communicate biblical and theological truths through preaching, writing, or in such other ways as may be appropriate.
- Demonstrate leadership skills that serve the ministry needs of the local church.
Biblical Studies
3 Credit Hours
| BS 624 Biblical Hermeneutics |
3 |
Old Testament
12 Credit Hours
| OT 501 Survey of the Old Testament |
3 |
| OT 503 Pentateuch |
3 |
| OT 509 Wisdom Literature |
3 |
| OT 601 Prophets |
3 |
New Testament
12 Credit Hours
| NT 501 Survey of the New Testament |
3 |
| NT 513 Synoptic Gospels |
3 |
| NT 607 Pastoral Epistles |
3 |
| NT 705 Theology of Paul |
3 |
Church History
6 Credit Hours
| CH 501 History of the Christian Church |
3 |
| CH 623 History of Christian Doctrines |
3 |
Christian Mission and Evan.
6 Credit Hours
| EV 520 Personal Evangelism and Discipleship Training |
3 |
| MI 621 Christian Missions and World Religions |
3 |
Theology and Ethics
12 Credit Hours
| ET 601 Biblical Ethics |
3 |
| TH 514 Modern Theology |
3 |
| TH 521 Systematic Theology I |
3 |
| TH 523 Systematic Theology II |
3 |
Church Music
3 Credit Hours
| CM 534 Church Music in Contemporary Culture |
3 |
Christian Counseling / Education
6 Credit Hours
| CO 501 Survey of Counseling |
3 |
| ED 551 Survey of Education |
3 |
Pastoral Theology / Leadership
9 Credit Hours
| CL 602 Survey of Christian Leadership |
3 |
| PT 602 Church Administration and Management |
3 |
| PT 616 Pastoral Ministry |
3 |
| PR 611 Survey of Biblical Preaching |
3 |
Biblical Languages
6 Credit Hours
| NT 524 Introductory Greek |
3 |
| OT 502 Introductory Hebrew |
3 |
Internship Courses
3 Credit Hours
| PT 625 Christian Ministry Internship |
1.5 |
| PT 626 Christian Ministry Internship |
1.5 |
Free Electives
12 Credit Hours
Capstone Course
3 Credit Hours
Service leadership Engagement Program (SLEP)
The Service Leadership Engagement Program is designed to cultivate servant leadership, ethical responsibility, professional integrity, and community engagement through structured leadership service activities. Doctoral students participate in community service, organizational leadership projects, and professional engagement experiences that strengthen ethical leadership and social responsibility competencies.
Option 1 - Community Service
Complete 24 hours of approved community service, demonstrating leadership, civic engagement, and service to the community.
Option 2 - Leadership Service Seminar
Complete a 1-credit Leadership Service Seminar, which focuses on the role and responsibilities of leaders in serving communities. Students are
required to attend the seminar and successfully complete a reflective report or assigned project demonstrating their understanding and application
of service leadership principles.
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