The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is a professional degree designed to equip students for vocational Christian service. It is the degree typically required of those seeking ordination in Christian ministry. The program is designed with both balance and breadth in mind—students receive a solid and well-balanced foundation in biblical and theological studies as well as an opportunity to develop specific areas of ministry.
Credit Hours: 75
I. Embracing God's Word (24 credit hours)
BLST 610 Pentateuch
OR BLST 714 Psalms
BLST 715 Old Testament Wisdom Literature
OR BLST 717 The Former Prophets
OR BLST 719 The Latter Prophets
BLST 721 Studies in the Gospel of Matthew
OR BLST 722 Studies in the Gospel of Luke
BLST 725 The Acts of the Apostles
OR BLST 620 Pauline Epistles
THEO 650 Theology of God and Creation
OR THEO 653 Theology of Christ and Reconciliation
OR THEO 654 Theology of the Holy Spirit and Redemption
BLST 602 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
OR GRK 701 Ancient Greek IV
OR HEB 700 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis I
BLST 701 Advanced Hermeneutics
OR GRK 800 Ancient Greek V
OR HEB 800 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis II
Theology Elective
II. Leading God's People (12 credit hours)
LE 603 Leadership and Management Foundations
LE 601 Organizational Development and Renewal
OR LE 845 Governance and Board Development
LE 701 Strategic Thinking, Learning, and Planning
OR LE 641 Creative Problem Solving and Polarity Management
LE 744 Leadership and Team Development
OR LE 842 Leadership Communication for a Change
III. Communicating God's Truth (9 credit hours)
CM 632 Homiletics
OR CM 820 Preaching Specialty
CM 732 Advanced Preaching
OR CM 820 Preaching Specialty
CM 626 Teaching and Learning for Discipleship
IV. Equipping the Church and Engaging Our World (18 credit hours)
CM 600 Spiritual Formation for Ministry
CM 701 Pastoral Theology and Practice
OR THEO 754 Shepherd the Flock
CM 621 Theology of Mission and Evangelism
OR CM 730 Church Planting and Development
CO 603 Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy
CM 814 Ministry Issues in Contemporary Culture
THEO 641 Theology of Christian Worship
V. Electives (12 credit hours)
VI. Non-Credit Requirements
RD 704 MDiv Experiential Integration
PRT 800 Learning Portfolio and Interview
