Overview

The Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies provides students with a broad exposure to the Scriptures, its major theological themes, history, and content, Hebrew and Greek, and advanced methods of interpretation. The major will equip students to be effective and faithful readers, expositors, and interpreters of Scripture in a variety of ministry contexts. For information regarding the Biblical Studies major, please contact Dr. Rebecca Idestrom. Telephone: 416-226-6620 ext. 6771

Program Requirements:

Biblical Studies (5):

• [BIBL 0501] Biblical Interpretation: Interpreting and Applying the Biblical Text
• [OLDT 0511] Old Testament Theology and History
• [NEWT 0522] New Testament Theology and History
• One Old Testament Elective
• New Testament Elective

Biblical Languages (3)

• [NEWT 0321] Elementary Greek I or [OLDT 0611] Hebrew Grammar I
• [NEWT 0322] Elementary Greek II or [OLDT 0612] Hebrew Grammar II
• [NEWT 523] Greek Exegesis I or [OLDT 0711] Hebrew Exegesis I
   

Theology (3):

• [THEO 0531] Systematic Theology I
• [THEO 0532] Systematic Theology II
• One Theology Elective
   

Christian History (2):

• [HIST 0561] History of Christianity I
• [HIST 0562] History of Christianity II
   

Ministry Formation (6)

• [LEAD 0510] Leadership Development
• [MISS 0782] Gospel, Church, and Culture
• [SPIR 0700] Spiritual Formation
• [BIBL 0701] Bible Major Internship
• One Educational Ministries Elective
• One Pastoral Care or Counselling Elective
   

Courses for Major in Biblical Studies (4)

• [NEWT 0524] Greek Exegesis II or [OLDT 0712] Hebrew Exegesis II
• [OLDT 0738] Old Testament Seminar or [NEWT 0728] New Testament Seminar
• First Course in other Biblical Language
  [NEWT 0321] Elementary Greek I or [OLDT 0611] Hebrew Grammar I

• Second Course in other Biblical Language
  [NEWT 0322] Elementary Greek II or [OLDT 0612] Hebrew Grammar II
   

Electives (4)

Total MDiv Courses: (27)