Master of Divinity with

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

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 (MIS 6530 – Bible Storying can serve as the second course in either 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

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

Hermeneutics

• BTI 5100 – Hermeneutics

Electives

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

 

Language Options

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

Missiology

Church Planting

Select one of the following courses:

• MIS 6600 – Foundations for 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 7500 – Contextualization and Cross-Cultural Communication

Missions Selectives

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

• MIS****

*In the MDiv Core, Missiology students have the option of taking MIS 6530 – Bible Storying in place of PRS6500/CED6270. Students may also choose to take MIS 7611 – Linguistic Practicum in place of either Greek or Hebrew.