Master of Divinity Degree Plan

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72 Credit Hours

The plan below outlines an accelerated course schedule for completing the program within 2 years. The semesters need not be taken in the order listed (e.g., a student may begin with the Prophet/Apostle semester and continue through the program).

Students wishing to complete the program in 3 years may follow this plan but choose to take elective hours during a third year of study.
Students wishing to complete the program in 4 or more years may register for one section of courses each semester.
Students wishing to enroll in less than one section of courses per semester may do so, but they should be advised that scheduling challenges will occur.

Semester 1: Teacher/Evangelist - 15 credit hours

Biblical Language

Select two hours of Greek or Hebrew as outlined in the Master of Divinity Curriculum Requirements.

Semester 2: Prophet/Apostle -15 credit hours

Block 1

BIB 5462 - The Book of the Twelve 2 Credit Hours
BIB 5443 - Life and Faith in the Ecumenical Period 3 Credit Hours

Block 2

BIB 5512 - Acts of the Apostles 2 Credit Hours
MLS 5513 - The Church and the Mission of God 3 Credit Hours

Apprenticeship

MLS 5403 - Apprenticeship in Church Planting and Mission 3 Credit Hours

Biblical Language

Select two hours of Greek or Hebrew as outlined in the Master of Divinity Curriculum Requirements.

Summer 1 (Short Terms) - 12 credit hours

Select twelve hours of approved electives as outlined in the Master of Divinity Curriculum Requirements

Semester 3: Equipper/Pastor - 15 credit hours

Block 1

BIB 5632 - First and Second Samuel 2 Credit Hours
BIB 5673 - Life and Faith of the Radical Reformers 3 Credit Hours

Block 2

BIB 5722 - First Corinthians and the Life of the Church 2 Credit Hours
MLS 5713 - Caring, Leading and Developing a Church to Maturity 3 Credit Hours

Apprenticeship

MLS 5603 - Apprenticeship in Leadership and Ministerial Care 3 Credit Hours

Biblical Language

Select two hours of Greek or Hebrew as outlined in the Master of Divinity Curriculum Requirements.

Semester 4: Servant/Theologian - 15 credit hours

Block 1

BIB 5812 - The Psalter 2 Credit Hours

Block 2

BIB 5912 - Gospel of John 2 Credit Hours

Apprenticeship

MLS 5803 - Apprenticeship in Worship and Spiritual Formation 3 Credit Hours

Biblical Language

Select two hours of Greek or Hebrew as outlined in the Master of Divinity Curriculum Requirements.