PURPOSE
The Master of Divinity is a professional program designed to equip students with a complete foundation of biblical, theological and historical perspective; ministry, leadership and communication skills; and spiritually rooted character development necessary to lead successful, fruitful, and dynamic Christian ministries over the long term. It can also serve as a foundation for further graduate studies, leading to such degrees as Master of Theology, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Missiology, or Doctor of Philosophy.

TARGET GROUP
This program is appropriate for pastors, evangelists, missionaries, teachers, and leaders in para-church organizations. The program thoroughly equips students with the skills to be life long learners and leaders.

MAJORS
LEADERSHIP STUDIES – prepares students for ministry in church and parachurch ministries. The student selects the emphasis that best suits his/her future ministry. Emphases available include Pastoral Ministry, Church Planting, Community Transformation, Educational Ministry, or Organizational Development.

BIBLICAL STUDIES – prepares students to preach and teach in a local church; or teach and train in Bible schools or parachurch organizations.

INTERCULTURAL STUDIES – prepares students to develop a ministriy in a cross-cultural situation. The student selects the emphasis that best suits his/her future ministry. Emphases available include Intercultural Studies focus, Church Planting, Community Transformation, and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Note: We are currently revising our curriculum. More updates will be given in the following weeks.

BS 510 Bible Study Methods 4
OT 410 Walk Through the Old Testament NC
OT 510 Introduction to Old Testament Narratives 4
OT 613 Introduction to Old Testament Poets and Prophets 4
OT 600 Elements of Biblical Hebrew 4
OT 601 Hebrew Exegesis 4
NT 510 Introduction to New Testament Narratives 4
NT 511 Introduction to New Testament Epistles 4
NT 600 Elements of Biblical Greek 4
NT 601 Greek Exegesis 4
TS 510 Christian Worldview and God’s Word 4
TS 525 God, Angels, and Humanity 4
TS 530 Christ and the Cross 4
TS 540 The Spirit and the Church 4
TS 600 Movements in Church History 4
TS 601 Modern Movements and the Asian Church 4
TS 661 Asian Culture and Ethics 2
TS 650 Death and Future Things 2
LS 500 Foundational Research and Writing for Christian Leadership 2
LS 501 Personal Spiritual Formation 2
LS 502 Christian Marriage 2
LS 503 Christian Parenting 2
LS 510 Servant-Steward Leadership 2
LS 511 Church Health 2
LS 512 Team Leadership 2
LS 513 Transforming Leadership 4
LS 530 Small Group Ministry 2
LS 531 Bible Teaching Methods 2
LS 560 Expository Preaching I - Foundations 2
LS 590-98 Student Discipleship 1 credit each
LS 599 Team Internship 4
LS 660 Expository Preaching II – Narratives 2
LS 670 Counseling in Ministry 2
IS 410 Evangelism NC
IS 510 Building Disciples in a Movement Context 2
IS 520 World Mission Perspectives 4
IS 630 Asian Religions and Contextualization 4

M.DIV. MAJOR CLASSES AND ELECTIVES

BIBLICAL STUDIES

OT 602 Hebrew Exegesis for Advanced Study 4
OT 614 Exposition of Old Testament Poets and Prophets 4
NT 602 Greek Exegesis for Advanced Study 4
Biblical Studies Electives 4
Select Either:
LS 636 Designing and Teaching Training Programs 4
LS 661 Expository Preaching III – Contemporary Models 4
Select One:
BS 690 Professional Internship in Biblical Studies 3
OT 690 Professional Internship in Old Testament Studies 3
NT 690 Professional Internship in New Testament Studies 3

LEADERSHIP STUDIES

Pastoral Ministry Emphasis
LS 620 Strategic Planning and Management 2
LS 621 Strategic Financial Development 2
LS 650 Pastoral Leadership 4
LS 690 Professional Internship in Leadership Studies 3
Pastoral Leadership, Church Planting, or Educational
Ministry Electives 4
Select either
IS 660 Church Planting Foundations 4
Or
IS 670 Community Transformation 4
Select one of the following:
LS 636 Designing and Teaching Training Programs 4
LS 661 Expository Preaching III – Contemporary Models 4
IS 672 Tools for Community Development 4

Church Planting Emphasis
LS 620 Strategic Planning and Management 2
LS 621 Strategic Financial Development 2
LS 650 Pastoral Leadership 4
LS 690 Professional Internship in Leadership Studies 3
IS 663 Urban Ministry 2
IS 660 Church Planting Foundations 4
IS 661 Church Planting Movements 2
Select either
LS 636 Designing and Teaching Training Programs 4
LS 661 Expository Preaching III – Contemporary Models 4

Community Transformation Emphasis
LS 620 Strategic Planning and Management 2
LS 621 Strategic Financial Development 2
LS 650 Pastoral Leadership 4
LS 690 Professional Internship in Leadership Studies 3
IS 670 Community Transformation 4
IS 671 Transforming Culture 4
IS 672 Tools for Community Development 4

Educational Ministry Emphasis
LS 620 Strategic Planning and Management 2
LS 621 Strategic Financial Development 2
LS 631 Learning Dynamics 2
LS 636 Designing and Teaching Training Programs 4
LS 650 Pastoral Leadership 4
LS 690 Professional Internship in Leadership Studies 3
Educational Ministry or Pastoral Leadership Electives 6

Organizational Development Emphasis
LS 620 Strategic Planning and Management 2
LS 621 Strategic Financial Development 2
LS ??? [Organizational Change Strategies] 2
LS 690 Professional Internship in Leadership Studies 3
Educational Ministry, Pastoral Leadership Electives,
Intercultural Studies Electives 12
Select One:
Financial Management 2
Human Resource Management 2

INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

Intercultural Studies Emphasis
IS 620 Cross-Cultural Expansion of the Church 4
IS 660 Church Planting Foundations 4
IS 671 Transforming Culture 4
IS 690 Professional Internship in Intercultural Studies 3
Intercultural Studies Electives 4
Select Either:
LS 650 Pastoral Leadership 4
IS 670 Community Transformation 4

Church Planting Emphasis
LS 650 Pastoral Leadership 4
IS 620 Cross-Cultural Expansion of the Church 4
IS 660 Church Planting Foundations 4
IS 661 Church Planting Movements 2
IS 663 Urban Ministry 2
IS 671 Transforming Culture 4
IS 690 Professional Internship in Intercultural Studies 3

Community Transformation Emphasis
IS 620 Cross-Cultural Expansion of the Church 4
IS 660 Church Planting Foundations 4
IS 670 Community Transformation 4
IS 671 Transforming Culture 4
IS 672 Tools of Community Development 4
IS 690 Professional Internship in Intercultural Studies 3

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Emphasis
IS 600 Foundations for Teaching English as a Second Language 2
IS 601 Learner Centered Educational Dynamics 2
IS 602 Teaching Conversation and Grammar 2
IS 603 Teaching Pronunciation, Reading, and Writing 2
IS 604 English Teaching Practicum I 2
IS 605 English Teaching Practicum II 2
IS 620 Cross Cultural Expansion of the Church 4
IS 660 Church Planting Foundations 4
IS 671 Transforming Culture 4

DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
The distribution of credit hours for the completion of the degree is as follows:

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