GRADUATE PROGRAMS
MASTER OF DIVINITY
MASTER OF DIVINITY
Degree: M.Div.
Campus: On Campus (Columbus), Online, or Distance Learning
Credits: 90 hours
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent, 30 credit hours of undergraduate general education courses
The Master of Divinity prepares persons for more effective full-time ministry as pastors, evangelists, professors, missionaries, or other ministries. This program enables the integration of a comprehensive understanding of the Bible with the creative practice of. ministry. The M.Div. is a 90 unit program beyond the bachelors, including a thesis. This
program requires the completion of the equivalent of a 36 credit Master of Theological Studies degree, plus 36 credits from the additional courses (listed below), and 18 credit thesis.
Goals
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To provide advanced knowledge and understanding of the Bible and theology necessary for effective communication.
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To provide knowledge and skills for the teaching of the Bible, theology, and practical ministry at the collegiate and institutional level.
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To provide academic and professional training required for the various institutional chaplaincies.
Program of Study
The program focuses on historical, systematic, and biblical theology. Professional ministry issues are not a focus of this program. Nevertheless, the program is designed to provide a theological foundation for ministerial service.
Curriculum
Courses
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Leadership Studies
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CE 503 Advanced Leadership & Administration for the Church
Church History
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CH 505 Survey of Church History
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CH 510 History of the Charismatic Movements
Ministry Studies
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MT 504 Evangelism and the Local Church
New Testament
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NT 502 The Pastoral Epistles
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NT 504 NT Survey: The Gospels/Life of Christ
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NT 508 The Epistles and Revelation
Old Testament
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OT 505 The Book of Psalms
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OT 509 The Christian & Old Testament Theology
Philosophical & Systematic Theology
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PT 504 Christian Worldview
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ST 503 Contemporary Theology
World Missions
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WM 501 Introduction to World Missions
Additional Courses: (Choose 12 classes)
Leadership Studies
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CE 502 Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management
Church History
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CH 506 The History of the Church to the Reformation
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CH 507 The History of the Church Since the Reformation
Counseling
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CO 500 Psychology & Theology
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CO 530 Counseling Theories and Strategies: A Biblical Integration
Ministry Studies
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MT 501 Spiritual Formation
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MT 502 The Role of Women in Ministry
New Testament
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NT 501 The Sermon on the Mount
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NT 509 Fundamentals of New Testament Greek
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NT 511 The Christian and New Testament Theology
Old Testament
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OT 506 Understanding the Old Testament
Philosophical & Systematic Theology
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PT 501 Christian Ethics
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ST 504 The Doctrines of Man and Sin
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ST 505 The Doctrine of the Salvation
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ST 506 The Doctrine of the Trinity
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ST 507 Contemporary Theology II
World Missions
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WM 502 History of Missions
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WM 503 Urban Mission and Ministry
Thesis BI 799
Master’s Thesis (18)