MDiv with Missiology students must complete 70 hours of core studies (with the possibility of substitution of 6 hours of credit in a field language for one of the biblical languages) and 15 hours in the area of missiology.

Options for the Program:

  • Fully Online

  • On-Campus

Contact Distance Learning

At a Glance

  • 72

    MDiv hours

  • 9

    Missiology hours

  • 6

    Missiology elective hours

  • 87

    Total credit hours

Program Courses

Every class, no matter if it's in person or online, no matter the subject at hand, is one that prepares you as a missionary and leader first and academic second.

Jeff Kennedy MDiv Christian Ministry

Ministry in Context

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS DEGREE?

  • Become a missionary with the IMB or NAMB or other missions entity

  • Develop competencies to serve as effective missions leaders in all contexts

  • Equip a local body of believers to be missions-minded

  • Lead missions teams as member of a non-profit in a variety of settings

Requirements

Master of Divinity Core

Intro to Seminary

  • SEM 5000 – Introduction to Seminary Education

Biblical Studies

  • NTS 5110 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels
  • NTS 5120 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation
  • OTS 5110 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets
  • OTS 5120 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings

Greek

  • GRK 5110 – Biblical Greek for Ministry I
  • GRK 5120 – Biblical Greek for Ministry II

Hebrew

  • HEB 5110 – Biblical Hebrew for Ministry I
  • HEB 5120 – Biblical Hebrew for Ministry II

Theological Studies

  • ETH 5100 – Introduction to Christian Ethics
  • PHI 5100 – Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics
  • THE 6110 – Christian Theology I
  • THE 6120 – Christian Theology II

Christian History

  • HIS 5110 – Church History I: Patristic, Medieval, and Pre-Reformation
  • HIS 5120 – Church History II: Reformation and Modern
  • HIS 5130 – Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity

Bible Exposition

Select either the PRS or the CED sequence:

  • PRS 6100 – Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation
  • PRS 6500 – Bible Exposition II: Communication and Delivery
  • CED 6300 – Bible Exposition for Ministry to Women I
  • CED 6310 – Bible Exposition for Ministry to Women II

Hermeneutics

  • BTI 5100 – Hermeneutics

Ministry Studies

  • BCO 5500 – Biblical Counseling
  • EVA 5150 – Disciplemaking: Personal Evangelism and Discipleship
  • MIS 5100 – Christian Missions: Principles and Practice

Leadership Selective

Select one of the following courses:

  • PMN 6500 – Pastoral Ministry and Leadership
  • PMN 6730 – Christian Leadership

Practicum Selective

Select one of the following courses:

  • MIS 6901 – Missions Practicum
  • MIS 6990 – Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip]
  • MIS 6991 – Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip]
  • PMN 7900 – Mentored Internship

Electives

Select any three hours of graduate-level credit (5000, 6000, or 7000 level courses).

 

Missiology

Church Planting

Select one of the following courses:

  • MIS 6540 – North American Church Planting
  • MIS 6590 – International Church Planting

Missiology Selectives

Select three of the following courses:

  • MIS 6520 – Anthropology for Cross-cultural Understanding
  • MIS 6570 – Global and Cultural Studies
  • MIS 6700 – A Theology of Christian World Mission
  • MIS 6770 – The Christian Faith and World Religions
  • MIS 6800 – History of Christian Missions
  • MIS 7870 – Studies in Contextualization Theory

Missions Selectives

Select one course with the following prefix (5000-level or above):

  • MIS****
  • At SEBTS, you will be encouraged to find your place in his mission. We will also equip you with the skills to be effective in your ministry for the nations.

    Scott Hildreth

    Assoc. Professor of Missiology

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