MASTER OF DIVINITY

(M.Div.) – 96 Credits

 

Program Description and Objectives

 

This program focuses more depth on historical geography and relevant ancient cultural contexts in the interpretation of the Old and New Testaments. The students develop written research works and evaluate modern cultural trends. The objective of the program is to help the student attain a fundamental grounding in Biblical Studies, including an introduction to the theory, major Christian doctrines and practice of Church ministry. The program allows students to master enabling skills for autonomous learning and to develop a deep understanding in a specific area of knowledge.

Master of Divinity program is based on 96 semester credits. The program lasts 3-4 academic years.

 

 

Student Learning Outcomes

 

At the successful completion of the Master Degree program the student will be able to:

 

• Explain the canonical and theological significance of select biblical books.

 

• Evaluate the exegetical and theological soundness of recent perspectives.

 

• Analyze the development of central biblical-theological themes.

 

• Be proficient in biblical exposition for teaching/preaching in professional.

 

• Launch, lead, and direct a local church or para-church ministry.

                    

Program Outlines

 

 

Courses (32 Courses, 96 Credits)

 

NTE 501      Introduction to the New Testament     3 Credits

NTE 502      Synoptic Gospel I                                    3 Credits

NTE 503      Synoptic Gospel II                                   3 Credits

NTE 504      Pauline Epistles I                                    3 Credits

NTE 505      Pauline Epistles II                                   3 Credits

NTE 506      Pauline Epistles III                                  3 Credits

NTE 507      General Epistles                                       3 Credits

OTE 501       Introduction to the Old Testament       3 Credits

OTE 502      Pentateuch                                               3 Credits

OTE 503      History of Israel                                       3 Credits

OTE 504      Major Prophets I                                      3 Credits

OTE 505      Major Prophets II                                     3 Credits

OTE 507      Minor Prophets                                        3 Credits

OTE 508      The Books of Poetry                                 3 Credits

ED 501        Introduction to Christian Education     3 Credits

CHHI 601    History of the Christian Church            3 Credits

PRA 501      Introduction to Missions                        3 Credits

PRA 610      Homiletics                                                3 Credits

PRA 613      Evangelism & Church Planting              3 Credits

PRA 614      Church Growth & Discipleship               3 Credits

BIBL 522     Book of Acts                                              3 Credits

BIBL 523     Book of Revelation                                   3 Credits

BIBL 524     Gospel of John                                         3 Credits

BIBL 621      Hermeneutics                                         3 Credits

LEAD 630    Pastoral Leadership & Administration    3 Credits

COUN 630   Christian Counseling                                 3 Credits

LANG 505    Beginning Greek                                        3 Credits

LANG 605    Greek Syntax                                              3 Credits

LANG 506    Beginning Hebrew                                     3 Credits

SYST 550     Systematic Theology I                               3 Credits

SYST 551      Systematic Theology II                              3 Credits

SYST 552     Systematic Theology III                             3 Credits

 

Method of Education

 

Classes incorporate lectures, instructional work in class, demonstrations, one-on-one tutorials, library research, and comprehensive examinations on the Bible. All instruction is conducted in a classroom setting.

 

 

Graduation Requirements

 

The College confers a Master Degree on those students who have fulfilled the following conditions:

1. Completion of one of the programs offered by the College with a Grade Point Average of a “C”or above. A minimum of 60 semester credits must have been taken at the Word College.

2. Evidence of dependability and progress in Christian ministry as mutually evaluated by the directors of student ministries and of the candidate’s chosen program.

3. Evidence of approved Christian character

4. Approval of the faculty and board of trustees.