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Master of Divinity

Prepare for Professional Ministry

The Master of Divinity is a professional degree that equips students biblically, theologically, practically, and professionally in ministry leadership roles (e.g., pastor, chaplain, counselor) and serves as a foundation for doctoral studies. 

Overview

 

Credits
84 Semester Hours

Average Completion Time
4 Years

Format
Campus or Online

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You Might Like This Program If…

  • You want to serve as a pastor in the local church
  • You want to apply to be a chaplain in the United States military
  • You want to be academically prepared for doctoral studies
  • You want to take concentrated courses in apologetics, biblical counseling, or chaplaincy

Program Objectives

Each student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of biblical and theological studies
  • Develop marks of spiritual growth and maturity
  • Exemplify graduate level theological research, critical thinking, and competency in communication.
  • Develop competencies in leadership and professional ministry skills.  

Potential Career Paths

  • Pastor
  • Chaplain 
  • Doctoral studies

Sample Course Outline

Year 1:  Introduction to Theological Research, OT Survey, NT Survey
Year 2:  Hermeneutics, Systematic Theology, Advanced Discipleship
Year 3:  Biblical Greek/Hebrew for Ministry, Christian Ethics, Biblical Exposition
Year 4:  Concentration Courses, Internship

 

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