Master of Divinity
Pastoral Theology Concentration
The Master of Divinity with a concentration in Pastoral Theology provides in-depth training to prepare students effectiveness in preaching and teaching the Bible and performing pastoral duties in the local church. Students also receive comprehensive instruction in theology and biblical studies to enable them to teach the Bible on a post-secondary level.
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree (95 hours) provides students with a thorough theological education in preparation for a broad range of ministry to the Lord Jesus Christ. Both intensive theological studies and practical ministry studies are included in this program. The M.Div. builds upon the Master of Biblical Studies degree, including an additional 35 hours of course work. The M.Div. is recommended for those students who will be engaged in ministry which is largely comprised of teaching and preaching the Word of God.
Advanced Standing for Bible College Graduates
Advanced standing may be applicable to students who have received their undergraduate degree from a Bible college or from a Christian liberal arts college. Students may earn up to 15 hours of advanced standing. Transcripts will be reviewed individually, and advanced standing will be given to the student by the Academic Dean.
Program of Study
| Biblical Studies | ||
| BI501 | Advanced Old Testament | 3 |
| BI502 | Advanced New Testament | 3 |
| BI564 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BL607 | Fundamentals of Greek I (prerequisite) | (3) |
| BL608 | Fundamentals of Greek II (prerequisite) | (3) |
| BL609 | Greek Exegesis I | 3 |
| BL610 | Greek Exegesis II | 3 |
| BL645 | Hebrew I | 3 |
| BL646 | Hebrew II | 3 |
| Biblical Studies electives | 6 | |
| Theological Studies | ||
| TH650 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| TH651 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| TH612 | Christology | 3 |
| TH123 | Soteriology | 3 |
| ED545 | Baptist History and Distinctives | 3 |
| HI671 | Church History | 3 |
| HI123 | Puritan History & Literature | 3 |
| CM599 | Building a Theological Library | 3 |
| Theological Studies elective | 3 | |
| Philosophical Studies | ||
| PM123 | The Christian Home | 3 |
| CM456 | Biblical Creation | 3 |
| (or) | ||
| CM123 | Defense of the Faith | 3 |
| Evangelism and Missions Studies | ||
| MI530 | Biblical Theology of Missions | 3 |
| MI123 | Multiplying the Ministry | 3 |
| Preaching and Pastoral Studies | ||
| CM561 | Teaching & Preaching the Bible | 3 |
| CM572 | Pastoring the New Testament Church | 3 |
| CM511 | The Pastors' College | 3 |
| CM123 | Preaching as Jesus Preached | 3 |
| CM521 | The Life & Ministry of C.H. Spurgeon | 3 |
| MU123 | Theology of Christian Music | 3 |
| Practical Application Studies | ||
| CM581 | Ministry Practicum | 3 |
| CM582 | Ministry Internship | 3 |
| CM123 | Graduate Colloquium | 3 |
| CM123 | Church Finance | 2 |
| Total: 95 hrs | ||
