The Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity course of study is a 78-unit program that may be completed in as little as three to four (3-4) years of full-time study (9 units per semester) including summer terms. 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 MDiv student (biblical studies and apologetics) will be able to:
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- Describe both the events and individuals who have shaped the church over the centuries
- Formulate a theological framework for counseling biblically.
- Articulate a philosophy of ministry in relation to both classical and contemporary Western culture.
- Identify the foundational ingredients in biblical theory and practice necessary to equip God’s people to do the work of the ministry.
- Analyze the nature of biblical preaching as how it relates to the church.
| Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies (MDiv) | |
| 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) | |
| Apologetics Requirement – 3 units | |
| AP501 Christian Apologetics (3) | |
| Major Requirements – 18 units | |
| Languages Track | Non-Languages Track |
| BLH501 Biblical Hebrew I (3) | NT501 Gospel Literature (3) |
| BLH502 Biblical Hebrew II (3) | NT504 Revelation (3) |
| BLH503 Exegesis in the Old Testament (3) | NT530 NT Research & Methodology (3) |
| BLG501 Biblical Greek I (3) | OT505 Dead Sea Scrolls (3) |
| BLG502 Biblical Greek II (3) | AR621b Archaeological Historical & Cultural Synchronisms (3) |
| BLG503 Exegesis in the New Testament (3) | Choose one Biblical studies elective (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) | CM503 Church/Mission Experience III (P/F) |
| PM520 Biblical Counseling (3) | CM504 Church/Mission Experience IV (P/F) |
| 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.