The Master of Divinity is a three-year professional ministry degree that provides you with knowledge and skills to be an effective and holistic ministry leader. The MDiv blends academic study, mentored learning and practical experience in a comprehensive program that will prepare you for ordained ministry or for Christian leadership in its various forms.
MDiv students will acquire foundational preparation for ordained ministry and for Christian leadership in congregations and other settings. Students will:
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develop breadth of knowledge and critical understanding of the theological disciplines;
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acquire capacities for understanding and engaging the cultural, social, and global context of God’s mission in the world;
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experience personal and professional growth through a process of intellectual, spiritual and ministry formation;
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develop and hone skills for theologically reflective ministry practice in its various forms.
Program Requirements
Biblical Studies (5 Courses)
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[BIBL 0501] Biblical Interpretation: Interpreting and Applying the Biblical Text
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[OLDT 0511] Old Testament Theology and History
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[NEWT 0522] New Testament Theology and History
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OLDT ___ Old Testament course
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NEWT ___ New Testament course
Biblical Languages (3 Courses)
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[NEWT 0321] Elementary Greek I or [OLDT 0611] Hebrew Grammar I
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[NEWT 0322] Elementary Greek II or [OLDT 0612] Hebrew Grammar II
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[NEWT 0523] Greek Exegesis I or [OLDT 0711] Hebrew Exegesis I
Theology (3 Courses)
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[THEO 0531] Systematic Theology I
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[THEO 0532] Systematic Theology II
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THEO ___ Theology course
Christian History (2 Courses)
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[HIST 0561] History of Christianity I
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[HIST 0562] History of Christianity II
Ministry Formation (6 Courses)
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CHED ____ Christian Education and Formation course
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[LEAD 0510] Leadership Development
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[MISS 0782] Gospel, Church, and Culture
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[PAST 0701] Pastoral Ministries Major Internship
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[SPIR 0700] Spiritual Formation
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PAST ___ Pastoral Ministry course
Pastoral Ministry major courses (4 Courses)
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[PAST 0546] Introduction to Worship and Liturgy
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[PAST 0641] Introduction to Preaching
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[PAST 0541] The Theology and Practice of Ministry
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PAST ___ Preaching course
Electives (4 Courses)
Total MDiv Courses: 27
The Master of Divinity - In-Ministry major educates and equips working-students for church leadership in tomorrow’s world through an integrative, mentored approach to applied and academic learning. Our faculty teaches biblical principles, concepts, and models for lay or ordained ministry while giving you the flexibility to work concurrently in a vocational Christian ministry.
Missional-Based
Our program is focused on training church leaders to engage in missions work in today’s culture with the Gospel. You will learn from courses that study: ministry context, integrating faith in the workplace, pastoral care, and urban ministry. Furthermore, you will gain a full experience from learning Christian history, theological studies, biblical studies, and spiritual formation.
Cohort-Based
Students learn best when students learn from each other, and our program provides a Christian learning experience in order for you to do so. The In-Ministry program is a community of learning that is intended for you to work in groups and build peer-to-peer relationships that can last a lifetime. Together, you will complete core academic courses as well as practical ministry training on: Old and New Testament theology, systematic theology, and how to interpret the Bible effectively.
Leadership Development for the 21st Century Church
The program is creative in its design as it will equip you with the concepts, tools, and skills you need to successfully work through issues in the church in the 21st century. You will use your current ministry settings as a laboratory for learning and creatively testing new ideas in finding solutions to problems in churches. You will study in an experiential learning environment with supportive faculty and classmates that will join you on the journey the entire way.
The Master of Theological Studies is a two-year graduate degree that helps you understand the biblical, theological and historical foundations of the Christian faith. The MTS is flexible program that can be tailored to meet your learning and ministry interests, or help you prepare you for further studies. Students may select electives from across the curriculum, or use them to focus their studies in a chosen concentration.
Students completing the MTS program will acquire a broad understanding of the theological disciplines for Christian faith and practice. Students will:
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gain theological understanding and insight through study of the heritage of Christian scripture, history, theology and ministry;
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develop aptitudes for thinking critically, theologically and biblically in relation to faith, vocation and ministry;
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acquire critical awareness of God’s mission in the world in its social, cultural and global contexts;
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demonstrate depth of understanding in a particular field (for those opting to concentrate in an area of study).
The MTS Modular is a specialized, cohort-based program that allows students to complete the degree, one evening per week, in a fixed sequence of courses delivered over three years.
Program Requirements
Bible, Theology and History Courses (7 Courses)
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[BIBL 0501] Biblical Interpretation: Interpreting and Applying the Biblical Text
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[HIST 0561] History of Christianity I
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[HIST 0562] History of Christianity II
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[OLDT 0511] Old Testament Theology and History
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[NEWT 0522] New Testament Theology and History
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[THEO 0531] Systematic Theology I
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[THEO 0532] Systematic Theology II
Ministry Formation (3 Courses)
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[LEAD 0510] Leadership Development
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[MISS 0782] Gospel, Church, and Culture
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[SPIR 0700] Spiritual Formation
Electives (8 Courses)
Total MTS Courses: 18
The one-year Graduate Diploma program provides you with a foundation of biblical, theological and ministry studies for your spiritual growth and ministry development. The Graduate Diploma allows you to tailor your studies to meet your learning and ministry needs. You may choose a concentration in Christian Studies, Leadership, Global Mission and Intercultural Studies, Pastoral and Chinese Ministry Foundations, Pentecostal Studies, Spiritual Formation or Youth and Family Ministry.
The Diploma in Christian Studies may also be taken on Monday evenings in a modular, cohort-based format with a fixed sequence of nine (9) courses delivered over one and a half years. The MTS (Christian Studies) may be taken entirely online.
All successfully-completed coursework can be transferred to the MDiv and MTS programs.
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