Master of Divinity

Program Objectives

The MDiv degree program seeks to:

• Prepare men and women for ministry within their own particular communities of faith and cultures;
• Provide students with knowledge of Scripture and the tools and methods to interpret Scripture;
• Equip candidates with practical ministry skills in leadership, preaching, worship, teaching, care-giving, and administration.
• Assist students in developing a theology of ministry that is relevant to the context of their calling;
• Develop practical ministry skills through supervised ministry experiences;
• Encourage students to develop their unique spiritual gifts and to integrate these gifts into their theological studies and ministries.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of The MDiv degree, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and properly apply biblical texts using sound hermeneutical principles and exegetical methods;
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the heritage, traditions, and practices of the Church;
• Articulate a biblically-based theology of ministry based on knowledge of the nature and mission of the Church;
• Integrate biblical and theological knowledge with the practices of ministry;
• Communicate God’s truth clearly, accurately, and convincingly to a single individual or a community;
• Articulate knowledge of and show ability to do the basic tasks of ministry.

Prerequisites

*In addition to the MDIV Degree requirements, the following courses must be completed, unless previously satisfied at the undergraduate level, therefore increasing the degree requirement to 87 semester hours.

• BIBL 1301 Old Testament Studies – 3 hours
• BIBL 1302 New Testament Studies – 3 hours
• BIBL 2301 Biblical Background and Interpretation – 3 hours