Master of Divinity in Apologetics
The Master of Divinity in Apologetics (MDiv) is a 78-unit course of study that may be completed in as little as three to four (3-4) years of study (9 units per semester) by using occasional summer and winter breaks to supplement your fall and spring academic load. In addition to the learning objectives for the Master of Arts in Theological Studies and either the learning objectives for the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics or Biblical Studies the student will be able to:
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- Describe both the events and individuals who have shaped the church over the centuries.
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- Formulate a theological framework for counseling biblically.
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- Articulate a philosophy of ministry relating to classical/contemporary Western culture.
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- Identify the foundational ingredients in Biblical theory and practice necessary to equip God’s people to do the work of the ministry.
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- Analyze the nature of Biblical preaching as how it relates to the church.
| Master of Divinity in Apologetics (MDiv) | |
| Prerequisite Requirement (P/F) | |
| RW499 Research & Writing Skills (P/F) | |
| Core Requirements (27 units) | |
| OT515 Old Testament Survey (3) | TH560 Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology (3) |
| NT515 New Testament Survey (3) | TH570 Ecclesiology and Eschatology (3) |
| TH520 Biblical Hermeneutics (3) | Elective or RW501 Thesis Research & Writing (3) |
| TH530 Prolegomena and Bibliology (3) | CM501 Church/Mission Experience I (P/F) |
| TH540 Theology Proper and Creation (3) | CM502 Church/Mission Experience II (P/F) |
| TH550 Christology and Pneumatology (3) | |
| Major Requirements (18 units) | |
| AP501 Christian Apologetics (3) | RE504 World Religions (3) |
| AP504 Christian Ethics & Moral Philosophy (3) | RE505 Contemporary Cults (3) |
| AP507 Problem of Evil (3) | CM503 CM Church/Mission Experience III (P/F) |
| AP510 Cultural & Social Apologetics (3) | |
| Philosophy Requirement (3 units) | |
| PH510 Classical Logic & Beginning Symbolic Logic (3) | |
| Divinity Requirements (18 units) | |
| CH580 History of the Church (3) | Choose one: PH500, PM550, PM530, PM560 Chaplaincy Emphasis: In addition to the one elective above, choose two courses: CP560 and one elective. |
| PM560 Teaching Scripture (3) | |
| FC510 Gospel and Culture (3) | |
| PM510 Christian Leadership Principles (3) | CM504 Church/Mission Experience IV (P/F) |
| PM520 Biblical Counseling (3) | |
| Electives (12 units) | |
| Comprehensive Exam – Pass/Fail | |
| Total Semester Hours: 78 | |
*This degree can prepare someone for the following California Occupational Codes:Clergy 21-2011; Directors, religious activities and education 21-2021; Religious workers 21-2099.