Master of Divinity Standard Curriculum (90 Hours)
The Master of Divinity degree program prepares graduate students, who hold a baccalaureate degree in a non-theological field, the opportunity for a broad theological education and preparation for doctoral studies while earning a recognized ministerial degree. Baccalaureate graduates need no prerequisites to enter the Master of Divinity degree program.
Minimum Degree Requirements (90 Hours)
Biblical Studies and Langauges (36 Hours)
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BIB 501 Bible Introduction
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GRK 501 Greek I
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GRK 502 Greek II
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HEB 501 Hebrew I
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HEB 502 Hebrew II
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NTS 501 New Testament Introduction I
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NTS 601 New Testament Introduction II
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OTS 501 Old Testament Introduction I
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OTS 601 Old Testament Introduction II
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PHI 505 Biblical Hermeneutics
One of the Following:
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GRK 610 Greek Reading*
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GRK 620 Greek Exegetical Syntax I
One of the Following:
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Heb 610 Hebrew Reading*
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HEB 620 Hebrew Exegetical Method I
*Greek/Hebrew Reading and Exegesis courses may be repeated for different bible books
Theology/Philosophy Studies (21 Hours)
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PHI 502 Philosophy of Religion
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THS 504 Spiritual Foundations
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THS 510 Systematic Theology I
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THS 515 Systematic Theology II
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THS 520 Systematic Theology III
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THS 603 Church History
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THS 604 Baptist History and Distinctives
Ministry Studies (12 Hours)
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EMS 501 Personal Evangelism
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MIN 701 Preparation of Expository Sermons
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MIN 702 Delivery of Expository Sermons
One of the following:
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CSL 510 Social, Cultural, and Family Issues
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EMS 550 History and Theology of Missions
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MIN 505 Christian Leadership
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THS 610 Theology of Leadership
Practicum Studies (3 Hours)
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MIN 715 Ministry Practicum
Divinity Studies Track (15 Hours)
Open Elective Studies (3 Hours)
Applied Studies
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AMP 500 Applied Missions Project (Required Every Semester)
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RES 601 Library Research Seminar (Required Seminar)