Master of Divinity Curriculum
Curriculum Requirements
The Master of Divinity curriculum integrates theological studies with the practice of ministry to nurture faithful and effective Christian leaders. Students in the Master of Divinity program are required to complete 75 credit hours. A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 is required for graduation. In addition, MDiv students are required to successfully complete core courses in the three divisions of the seminary curriculum - Bible, History/Theology, and Ministry as well as field education and interdisciplinary courses.
Required Courses
Bible Division Requirements - 12 credits plus 3 elective credits:
- BI 511: Old Testament Introduction
- BI 550: New Testament Introduction
- BI XXX: Interpreting the New Testament: Exegesis (Greek or English) (multiple courses available)
- BI XXX: Interpreting the Old Testament: Exegesis (Hebrew or English) (multiple courses available)
- BI XXX: Bible Elective, can include Biblical languages
History/Theology Division Requirements - 12 credits:
- HT 500: Early and Medieval Church History
- HT 502: Reformation and Modern Church History
- HT 540: What Christians Believe: Christian Doctrine I
- HT 556: What Christians Believe: Christian Doctrine II
Ministry Division Requirements - 12 credits:
- MN 501: Leading Christian Worship
- MN 531/532: Discipleship and Teaching I & II
- MN 578/579: Nurturing Wholeness in Christ: Caregiving I & II
- MN 640: Proclaiming the Word
Field Education Requirements - 6 credits:
- SPM 671/672: SPM Internship (3)
- FE 601: Pastoral Leadership
- FE 602: Leadership in Context
- FE 603: Leadership Ethics
Interdisciplinary Requirements - 12 credits:
- IN 520: God's Redemptive Mission
- IN 531/532/731/732: Disciple Formation I, II, III, and IV
- IN 782: Gospel in Context
- MN 630: Starting Missional Communities