The Master of Divinity program is focused on ministry training.
The goal of the Master of Divinity program is to equip the student for the continued study, application, and ministering of the Word of God. Key studies include Biblical languages, Biblical research, Old Testament and New Testament, history of the church, theology, preaching and teaching, spiritual counsel, spiritual life, leadership and administration, church growth, and mentored pastoral experience.
This program of study has the same core courses as the Master of Arts in Biblical and Pastoral Studies, plus an additional 30 units comprised mainly of Biblical language, Biblical studies, history and theological studies.
Degree Purposes
The Master of Divinity degree program seeks to:
- Provide students with a Biblical, doctrinal, historical, practical, and personal foundation for ministry with a "Spirit-filled" distinctive.
- Develop research and analytical skills necessary for the ministry and for ongoing Biblical studies.
- Develop communication skills necessary for the ministry.
- Assist students in developing a Biblical worldview and lifestyle.
- Develop a commitment to lifelong learning, growth, and ministry.
Degree Learning Outcomes
Through a study of foundational Biblical and ministry studies, Biblical languages, research and communication skills, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of authorship, historical background, structure and themes of the books of the Bible.
- Demonstrate knowledge of church history and basic doctrines from a Spirit-filled perspective.
- Study the Bible using inductive methods.
- Perform effective research and exegetical analysis of Scripture using sound hermeneutical principles.
- Use original language tools to exegete passages of Scripture.
- Communicate the Scripture with clarity and conviction.
- Demonstrate knowledge and competency to perform the basic tasks of ministry – church planting, salvation, healing, counsel, teaching, leadership, and administration.
- Apply scriptural truths and principles in areas of ministry.
- Articulate a Christian worldview and lifestyle.
- Demonstrate a lifelong commitment to learning, spiritual development, and ministry.
Number of Units Necessary to Earn Master of Divinity Degree
The Master of Divinity degree is a three year program consisting of 89 units. Up to 15 units may be transferred in toward the degree requirements for applicable Biblical studies courses.
Master of Divinity Degree Prerequisites
See Admissions—Master's Program to review prerequisites and other admission requirements.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with the Master of Divinity degree the student will:
- Complete the minimum number of units required.
- Complete the courses in the degree program.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
- Satisfy any residency/on-campus requirements.
- Fulfill any outstanding school financial obligations.
Required Courses
Master of Divinity Degree Requirements | Units |
|---|---|
Biblical Languages |
|
BL 501 / 502 – Hebrew Studies 1 & 2 – 8 units |
8 |
BL 503 / 504 – Greek Studies 1 & 2 – 8 units |
8 |
Church History |
|
CH 501 – Survey Church History – 3 units |
3 |
CH 502 – Survey of Christian Thought – 3 units |
3 |
CH 504 – History of Spiritual Outpourings & Revival – 3 units |
3 |
General Skills |
|
GS 101 – Library Tutorial – 1 unit |
1 |
GS 501 – Biblical Research, Writing, and Grammar – 3 units |
3 |
GS 502 – Computerized Bible Studies – 3 units |
3 |
Mentored Field Ministry |
|
MM 501 – Mentored Pastoral Experience – 3 units |
3 |
Ministry Studies |
|
MT 501 – Spiritual Formation – 3 units |
3 |
MT 506 – Homiletics – 3 units |
3 |
MT 507 – Hermeneutics – 3 units |
3 |
MT 509 – History of Missions– 3 units |
3 |
MT 510 – Divine Healing and Miracles – 3 units |
3 |
MT 511 – Principles of Spiritual Counsel – 3 units |
3 |
MT 512 – Biblical Curriculum and Sermon Development – 3 units |
3 |
New Testament |
|
NT 501 – Introduction to the New Testament – 3 units |
3 |
Old Testament |
|
OT 501 – Introduction to the Old Testament – 3 units |
3 |
OT 502 – Historical Geography of Israel – 3 units |
3 |
Pastoral Leadership |
|
PL 501 – Leading a Church Service – 3 units |
3 |
PL 510 – Leadership and Administration – 3 units |
3 |
Systematic Theology |
|
ST 501 – Systematic Theology 1 – 3 units |
3 |
ST 502 – Systematic Theology 2 – 3 units |
3 |
Electives (four of the following) |
12 |
BL 506 – 3rd Trimester Greek – 3 units |
|
BL 508 – Greek Exegetical Course – 3 units |
|
NT 504 – Gospels, the Life of Christ – 3 units |
|
NT 511 – The Christian and New Testament Theology – 3 units |
|
OT 509 – The Christian and Old Testament Theology – 3 units |
|
ST 505 – Pentecostal and Charismatic Theology – 3 units |
|
Total Minimum Required Units |
89 |
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