Kristin Kellen
Master of Divinity with
Ministry to Women
Within the Seminary’s Master of Divinity program, a woman may concentrate in Ministry to Women in order to prepare for Christian ministries other than the pastorate
This track will prepare women for a wide variety of family, church and mission ministries: (1) in church staff and denominational ministries to women; (2) in evangelistic work; (3) in women’s conference ministries; (4) in advocacy work; (5) in teaching the Bible; (6) in addressing the practical, moral, and spiritual needs of women. The Danvers Statement describes the perspective from which courses in the Ministry to Women track are taught.
Options for the Program:
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Available Online
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On-Campus
At my church, we are about the great commission but it was during my time at Southeastern that I learned how to better understand and emphasize it in my own church context.
What Can I Do with this Degree?
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Lead a Women's Ministry at a local church
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Produce and publish Christian resources and Bible studies
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Serve in North American or International Missions
What kind of courses will I take?
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).
Ministry to Women
Ministry to Women
- CED 6210 – Foundations for Ministry to Women
- CED 6260 – Biblical Theology of Womanhood
- CED 6280 – Women’s Ministry in the Local Church
Ministry to Women Selectives
Select two of the following courses:
- CED 6100 – Writing and Publishing as Ministry
- CED 6150 – Ministry to Teen Girls
- CED 6200 – Current Trends in Ministry to Women
- CED 6220 – Contextualization for Ministry to Women
