Admission Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Seminary given on pages 18-19 (of the catalog), applicants for the M.Div. program are expected to present an accredited baccalaureate degree (or its equivalent) with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), including a breadth of liberal arts. Applicants who do not meet these general academic requirements may petition the Admissions Committee for consideration. A recommendation from the applicant’s pastor and three personal recommendations regarding the applicant’s Christian character and leadership potential also are required.

Degree Requirements
The Master of Divinity degree is conferred upon the attainment of certain personal and academic requirements. In addition to the general seminary requirements outlined on pages 30-31 (of the catalog), degree candidates must (1) give evidence of a genuine Christian character, orthodox belief, and conduct consistent with a God-given call to a position of leadership; (2) complete all courses in the prescribed M.Div. curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students may complete their studies in as few as six semesters, including mentored field ministry. At least one year of studies (30 credits) must be completed in residency.

The M.Div. degree requires a minimum of 90 credit hours. The program is designed around a common core of 76 hours and an elective track of 14 hours. The 76-hour core contains six hours of mentored ministry. The elective track involves either the completion of a ministry specialization (14 hours of prescribed and elective credits) or an open track (14 hours of elective credits approved by a faculty mentor). Students in either track may choose a concentration (open track students may select as many as two concentrations). Each concentration consists of six elective hours in a particular discipline, with the course selection requiring faculty mentor approval. (A further explanation of the concentrations may be found under the heading “Program Concentrations” below.)

M.Div. Curriculum - Open Track

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M.Div. Core (76 HRS)
Spiritual formation: 6 hours
SFS 501	Learning to Love God and Others	2
SFS 502	Practicing Prayer & Other Key Disciplines	2
SFS 504	Growing Into Ethical Maturity	2
Biblical studies: 16 hours
DBS 506	Learning to Interpret Scripture	4
BLS 501	Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon	4
BLS 502	Interpreting the Prophets to Gospels	4
BLS 503	Interpreting Acts to Revelation	4
Biblical languages: 12 hours
NTS 501	Functional Foundations of Greek	3
NTS 502	Functional Application of Greek...OR..	3
NTS 508	Introducing Foundation for Greek Exegesis	3
NTS 509	Greek Reading and Syntax	3
OTS 501	Functional Foundations of Hebrew	3
OTS 502	Functional Application of Hebrew..OR..	3
OTS 508	Introducing Foundation for Hebrew Exegesis	3
OTS 509	Hebrew Reading and Syntax	3
Theological studies: 16 hours
THS 501	Knowing the Triune God: Theo 1	4
THS 502	Glorifying the God of Our Salvation: Theo 2	4
THS 503	Living as the Community of Spirit: Theo 3	2
THS 508	Integrating Ministry and Theology	2
CHS 505	Wisdom from Church History...OR...	4
CHS 506	Insight and Inspiration from Church History	2
CHS 5XX	...AND...Church History Elective	2
Ministerial studies: 20 hours
DIS 501	Communicating Christ in Culture	2
DMS 501	Thinking Theologically about Ministry	2
DMS 502	Introducing Theology & Practice of Worship	2
DMS 506	Developing Godly Leadership for 21st Century	2
EMS 505	Growing Disciples Intentionally	2
PTS 503	Practicing Evangelism and Apologetics	2
PTS 504	Maximizing Church’s Redemptive Influence	2
PTS 507	Providing Pastoral Counseling	2
PTS 508	Developing Strong Families	2
PTS 510	Preparing / Preach Expository Sermons	2
Mentored Ministry: 6 hours
MFM 500	Discovering & Developing Ministry Potential	2
MFM 501-4	Mentored Field Ministry	4
M.Div. Specialization or Elective Tracks: 14 hours
	The 14 hours of course work in the elective tracks may be taken in one of three ways: (1) a ministry specialization (minimum of 8 hours in pastoral, expositional, or world ministry courses); (2) selecting one or more program concentrations (consisting of a minimum of 6 hours of coursework in a specific discipline); or (3) an integrated sequence of electives chosen with faculty guidance. The choice among these three options is based on student goals, talents, God-given gifts, and prior experiences.	14
MDiv program total: 90 hours