Master of Divinity + Master of Science in Ethics and Organizational Behavior Dual Degree (M.Div + EOB)

Location(s): West Palm Beach Campus (Day), PBA Online

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93 Credit Hours

Aim and Outcomes

The Master of Divinity and Master of Science in Ethics and Organizational Behavior dual degree program (MDiv + EOB) is for students who wish to assume responsibilities as executive and administrative ministers for churches or para-church organizations. For additional information, see each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Structure and Delivery

See each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Program Length

Dual degrees allow students to complete two degrees simultaneously with fewer credit hours required than if completing those degrees separately. Dual-degree students can complete the dual-degree requirements in three years (12 credit hours each semester, in addition to Summer courses). At an accelerated pace, it is possible to complete the degree requirements in two and one half years (15 credit hours each semester, in addition to Summer courses). For additional information, see each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Admission

Dual-degree applicants must be accepted into each program independently. The admission requirements and process for each degree may be found in the relevant Admission section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Degree Requirements

All dual-degree students studying for the MDiv + EOB dual degrees (93 credit hours) will complete the specified MDiv and EOB courses. For the MDiv, dual-degree students will complete the integrated core (36 credit hours), MDiv ministry-training courses (15 credit hours), and biblical languages (12 credit hours). For the EOB, dual-degree students will complete 27 credit hours of specified courses. Dual-degree students will also complete 6 credit hours of EOB/MDiv integrative work. For additional information, including any required prerequisites, see each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Below are the specific dual-degree requirements for the MDiv + EOB dual degrees:

Integrated Core * - 36 Credit Hours

Block 1

Block 2

Block 3

Block 4

Block 5

Block 6

Training for Ministry - 15 Credit Hours

MLS 5713 - Ministerial Care and Leadership 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5313 - Proclamation of God’s Word 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5013 - Apprenticeship: Ministerial Care 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5203 - Apprenticeship: Proclamation 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5003 - Apprenticeship: Discipleship 3 Credit Hours

Biblical Languages - 12 Credit Hours

Students may choose from Hebrew and/or Greek courses at the Elementary, Intermediate, and/or Advanced level: BIB 5013 , BIB 5023 , BIB 5203 , BIB 5213 , BIB 6233 , BIB 6243 , BIB 5033 , BIB 5043 , BIB 5113 , BIB 5123 , BIB 6103 , BIB 6113 . For students without previous biblical languages, it is recommended they take all four courses in the same biblical language.

Students accepted into the Master of Divinity (MDIV) degree program may transfer up to 24 approved credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. No transient study credit may be applied toward completion of the MDIV. For additional PBA requirements and policies on transfer and transient credits, see Academic Policies in the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Ethics of Organizational Behavior Courses ** - 30 Credit Hours

EOB 5003 - Organizational Behavior 3 Credit Hours
EOB 5013 - Organizational Leadership Concepts & Theory 3 Credit Hours
EOB 5023 - Philosophy of Social Science 3 Credit Hours
EOB 5033 - History of Ethics 3 Credit Hours
EOB 5053 - Strategic Leadership and Planning 3 Credit Hours
EOB 5063 - Leading Organizational Behavior Change 3 Credit Hours
EOB 5093 - Research Capstone 3 Credit Hours
EOB 5113 - Philosophy of Moral Leadership 3 Credit Hours
EOB 5123 - Biblical Leadership in Pluralistic Organizations 3 Credit Hours
EOB 5133 - Human Resource Development 3 Credit Hours

Note:

* 3 credit hours of MDiv integrated core courses fulfill 3 credit hours of MSL elective requirements.

** 9 credit hours of MSL core courses fulfill 9 credit hours of MDiv elective requirements.

Sample Degree Plan:

Master of Divinity + Master of Science in Ethics of Organizational Behavior Degree Plan