The mission of the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is to provide the tools necessary for ministry and advanced scholarship in biblical studies. It combines rigorous academic research and writing with training in practical skills for a life of service to the church. The student who earns the Master of Divinity degree will complete 81 hours of course work, plus a 6 hour internship, for a total of 87 hours.
COURSE OF STUDY FOR M.DIV. DEGREE
Required Courses
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Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
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87 HOURS
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I. Required Courses:
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3 hours
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A.BIB 500
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Introduction to Graduate Studies
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3
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B. One (1) of the following:
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3 hours
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BIB 527
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New Testament Theology
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(3)
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BIB 537
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Old Testament Theology
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(3)
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II. Biblical Languages - Three (3) of one; two (2) of the other:
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15 hours
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Greek Language:
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BIB 531
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Elementary Greek I
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(3)
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BIB 532
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Elementary Greek II
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(3)
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BIB 533
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Greek Readings
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(3)
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BIB 534
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Greek Exegesis
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(3)
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Hebrew Language:
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BIB 541
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Elementary Hebrew I
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(3)
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BIB 542
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Elementary Hebrew II
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(3)
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BIB 543
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Hebrew Readings
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(3)
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BIB 544
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Hebrew Exegesis
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(3)
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III. Old Testament - Three (3) of the following: (one must be a seminar)
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9 hours
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BIB 508
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Intertestamental Period
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(3)
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BIB 509
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Prophets I: Pre-Exilic
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(3)
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BIB 510
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Prophets II: Post-Exilic
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(3)
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BIB 511
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Seminar in Genesis
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(3)
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BIB 512
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Old Testament Wisdom Literature
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(3)
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BIB 514
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Seminar in Job
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(3)
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IV. New Testament - Three (3) of the following: (one must be a seminar)
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9 hours
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BIB 515
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The Synoptic Gospels
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(3)
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BIB 516
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Seminar in the Gospel of John
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(3)
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BIB 517
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I, II Thessalonians & Philippians
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(3)
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BIB 518
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I, II Peter & Jude
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(3)
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BIB 519
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The Corinthian Correspondence
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(3)
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BIB 521
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Romans
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(3)
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BIB 522
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Seminar in Acts
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(3)
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BIB 523
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Hebrews
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(3)
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BIB 528
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New Testament World
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(3)
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V. Apologetics - Two (2) of the following:
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6 hours
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BIB 555
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Contemporary Ethics
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(3)
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BIB 575
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Suffering and the Human Condition
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(3)
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BIB 576
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Advanced Apologetics
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(3)
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BIB 577
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Biblical Text, Canon, & Inspiration
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(3)
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BIB 593
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History of the English Bible
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(3)
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BIB 596
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Hermeneutics
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(3)
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VI. Ministry - Two (2) of the following:
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6 hours
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BIB 525
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Communication in Ministry
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(3)
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BIB 526
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Introduction to Homiletics
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(3)
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BIB 529
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Expository Preaching
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(3)
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BIB 530
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Inductive Preaching
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(3)
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BIB 535
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Family Ministry
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(3)
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BIB 536
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Pastoral Counseling
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(3)
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BIB 545
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Spiritual Leadership
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(3)
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VII. Missions - Two (2) of the following:
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6 hours
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BIB 545
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Spiritual Leadership
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(3)
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BIB 547
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Missions and Church Growth
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(3)
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BIB 548
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Contextualization
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(3)
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BIB 550
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Missionary Anthropology
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(3)
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BIB 551
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Religious Diversity in America
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(3)
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VIII. Church History - Two (2) of the following:
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6 hours
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BIB 590
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Early Church Fathers
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(3)
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BIB 591
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History of the Reformation Movement
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(3)
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BIB 592
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History of the Restoration Movement
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(3)
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BIB 593
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History of the English Bible
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(3)
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IX. Theology - One (1) of the following:
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3 hours
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BIB 594
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Systematic Theology I
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(3)
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BIB 595
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Systematic Theology II
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(3)
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X. Capstone Project:
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6 hours
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BIB 565
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Internship
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6
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XI. Electives (including optional BIB 585 Thesis**):
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15 hours
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AREAS OF EMPHASIS IN THE MASTER OF DIVINITY
An emphasis is optional, but if a student selects one, it requires 15 hours, as follows:
A. Old Testament
Advanced Introduction to Old Testament, the first three Hebrew Language courses, and one Old Testament text course.
B. New Testament
Advanced Introduction to New Testament, the first three Greek language courses, and one New Testament text course.
C. Biblical Languages
Three language courses in one of the Biblical languages, and two in the other. The third course in one's preferred Biblical language may be substituted by a readings course of a modern language (graduate or undergraduate level B or above) which is approved by the director.
D. Apologetics
Any five of the courses listed under Apologetics.
E. Ministry
Any five of the courses listed under Ministry.
F. Missions
Any five of the courses listed under Missions.
G. Church History
History of the Reformation Movement, History of the Restoration Movement, one of the Systematic Doctrine courses, plus at least two others in this section.
H. Chaplaincy
Family Ministry; Pastoral Counseling; Religious Diversity in America; Contemporary Ethics; and Suffering and the Human Condition.