Master of Divinity Track 1/Master of Public Health Dual Degree MDiv/MPH

Interdisciplinary Courses - 14

• GSEM 510 - Revelation, Inspiration and Hermeneutics Credits: 3
• 2 credits of  GSEM 530 - Doctrine of the Sanctuary Credits: 2,3

• Recommended: Completion of Hebrew I (OTST 551 )

• 2 credits of  GSEM 534 - Issues in Ellen G. White Studies Credits: 2,3
• 2 credits of  GSEM 539 - Issues in Origins Credits: 2,3
• 2 credits of  GSEM 626 - Contemporary Adventist Theological Issues Credits: 2,3
• GSEM 627 - Issues in Daniel and Revelation Credits: 3

• (Prereq: C+ completion/Exam pass of Int. Greek and Hebrew II)

Christian Ministry - 17

• CHMN 539 - Church Growth and the Equipping Pastor Credits: 3
• CHMN 543 - Christian Leadership in a Changing World Credits: 3
• 2 credits of  CHMN 555 - Pastoral Counseling Credits: 2,3

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• Choose one (2 credit) course from each of the sets below.

• CHMN 656 - Holistic Small Groups Credits: 2,3
• Or 2 credits of  CHMN 566 - Mobilizing Laity for the Ministry of Evangelism Credits: 2,3

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• CHMN 621 - Evangelistic Preaching Credits: 2,3
• Or  CHMN 631 - Field Evangelistic Preaching Credits: 2–3

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• CHMN 523 - Worship: Word and Music Credits: 2,3

• Or CHMN _____ - Advanced Preaching  elective (600-level) Credits: 2

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• CHMN 553 - The Church and Social Issues Credits: 2,3
• Or  MSSN 505 - Christian Responses to Human Needs Credits: 2,3

Discipleship and Religious Education - 8

• DSRE 503 - Marriage, Family, and Interpersonal Relationships Credits: 3
• 3 credits of  DSRE 541 - Foundations of Biblical Spirituality Credits: 2,3

• Must be taken first fall semester in program.

• 2 credits of  DSRE 534 - Ministry to Youth and Young Adults Credits: 2,3
• Or 2 credits of  DSRE 610 - Teaching for Discipleship Credits: 2,3

Church History - 6

• CHIS 674 - Development of Seventh-day Adventist Theology Credits: 3
• Choose a 3 credits (600 Level) course from Church History CHIS list  

New Testament - 8

Before registering for New Testament courses, check the course description for Greek Language and/or other course prerequisites.

• Choose one (600 Level) exegesis  course Credits: 3
• Choose one (600 Level) theology  course Credits: 3
• Choose one (600 Level) backgrounds  course Credits: 2

Old Testament - 8

Before registering for Old Testament courses, check the course description for Hebrew Language and/or other course prerequisites.

• Choose one (600 Level) Old Testament Archeology  course Credits: 2
• Choose one (600 Level) Old Testament Exegesis  course Credits: 3
• Choose one (600 Level) Old Testament Theology  course Credits: 3

Theology - 8

• Choose one (600 Level) Systematic Theology    course Credits: 2
• Choose one (600 Level) Historica Theology  course Credits: 2
• Choose one (600 Level) Ethics  course credits: 2
• 2 Credits of  THST 540 - Doctrine of Salvation Credits: 2,3

World Mission - 3

• MSSN 546 - Mission in Cultural and Religious Context Credits: 3
• Or  MSSN 561 - Christian Witness and World Religions Credits: 3

Core Requirements - 16

• 1 credit of  PBHL 500 - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 2
• PBHL 511 - Biostatistics Credits: 3
• PBHL 521 - Principles of Epidemiology Credits: 3
• PBHL 525 - Principles of Environmental Health Credits: 3
• PBHL 531 - Principles of Health Behavior Credits: 3
• PBHL 535 - Principles of Health Administration Credits: 3

Health Promotion and Education Concentration - 23

• FDNT 520 - Vegetarian Nutrition and Disease Prevention Credits: 3
• FDNT 565 - Current Issues in Nutrition and Wellness Credits: 3
• FTES 510 - Fitness and Health Promotion Credits: 2,3
• PBHL 526 - Cultural Competence and Minority Health Credits: 2
• PBHL 540 - Grant Writing Credits: 2
• PBHL 545 - Program Planning and Evaluation Credits: 3
• PBHL 550 - Addictions Prevention and Treatment Credits: 3
• PBHL 555 - Health Promotion and Education Seminar Credits: 2

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• PBHL 546 - Adventist Health and Healing Credits: 3
• Or  3 credits of  PBHL 646 - Integration of Spirituality in Health Care Credits: 2–3

Culminating Experience - 3

• 1 credit of  PBHL 580 - Field Practicum Credits: 1–4 (100 hrs required)
• 2 credits of  PBHL 698 - Capstone Research Project Credits: 1–3

Master of Divinity

1. Baccalaureate Degree: A four-year degree from an accredited United States institution, or its equivalent from an institution outside the U.S.
2. Undergraduate GPA: A minimum GPA of 2.50.
3. Recommendations from the Church board where the applicant is a member; College teacher/advisor, and Church administrator, pastor, or recent employer.
4. Personal Qualifications: Represent high moral integrity with a character, lifestyle, and spiritual commitment reflective of the beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and show promise of usefulness for ministry through personal maturity and adequate experience in the Church. (Persons of other faiths who are willing to live in harmony with these standards are welcome to apply).

English Language Requirements

Students whose language of education is not English must submit one of the following tests and minimum scores:

TOEFL Paper-based - 565
TOEFL Internet-based - 85 Minimum 20 in each section (reading, listening, speaking, writing)
MELAB - 81
IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 58

Master of Public Health

1. Baccalaureate Degree: A four-year degree from an accredited United States institution, or its equivalent from an institution outside the U.S.
2. Undergraduate GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.00.
3. GRE: No minimum score if undergraduate is from an accredited United States institution. Minimum score of 290 combined if undergraduate degree is not from an accredited US institution.
4. Recommendations: Three letters of recommendation from the Church board where the applicant is a member, college teacher/advisor, and church administrator, pastor, or recent employer.
5. Statement of Purpose
6. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
7. Prerequisites:

• College level writing
• College level algebra
• Physiology course
• Chemistry course
• Two nutrition courses

Note: College level statistics is required for PBHL 511 - Biostatistics .

English Language Requirements

Students whose language of education is not English must submit a minimum TOEFL or MELAB score of 80.