Master of Divinity Track 2/Master of Public Health Dual Degree MDiv/MPH

Interdisciplinary Courses - 15

• GSEM 510 - Revelation, Inspiration and Hermeneutics Credits: 3
• GSEM 511 - Daniel and Revelation Credits: 3

• Prereq: C+ completion/Exam pass of Beg. Greek and Beg. Hebrew

• GSEM 525 - The Bible and Biblical History Credits: 1
• 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

• Prereq: CHIS 504 - Adventist Heritage 

• 2 credits of  GSEM 539 - Issues in Origins Credits: 2,3
• 2 credits of  GSEM 626 - Contemporary Adventist Theological Issues Credits: 2,3

Christian Ministry - 19

• 2 credits of  CHMN 505 - Biblical Preaching Credits: 2,3
• 2 credits of  CHMN 536 - Personal Evangelistic Ministry Credits: 2,3
• CHMN 539 - Church Growth and the Equipping Pastor Credits: 3
• CHMN 543 - Christian Leadership in a Changing World Credits: 3
• 2 credits of  CHMN 552 - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry Credits: 2
• 2 credits of  CHMN 555 - Pastoral Counseling Credits: 2,3

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• 3 credits of  CHMN 631 - Field Evangelistic Preaching Credits: 2–3

• Must be taken at thes same time as CHMN662

• 1 credit of  CHMN 662 - Field Evangelistic Preaching Practicum Credits: 1–3
• Or 3 credits of  CHMN 621 - Evangelistic Preaching Credits: 2,3

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• 2 credits of  CHMN 553 - The Church and Social Issues Credits: 2,3
• Or 2 credits of  CHMN 656 - Holistic Small Groups Credits: 2,3
• Or 2 credits of  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
• Or 2 credits of  CHMN 523 - Worship: Word and Music Credits: 2,3

Church History - 12

• 3 credits of  CHIS 504 - Adventist Heritage Credits: 3
• CHIS 506 - Church History to 1500 Credits: 3
• CHIS 507 - Church History 1500 to Present Credits: 3
• CHIS 674 - Development of Seventh-day Adventist Theology Credits: 3

• Prereq: CHIS504-Adventist Heritage

New Testament - 15

• NTST 551 - Beginning Greek Credits: 2 (C- or higher)
• 3 credits of  NTST 552 - Intermediate Greek Credits: 2,3 (C or higher)
• NTST 509 - Intro to Exegesis and Theology 3: Pauline Writings Credits: 3

• Prereq: C in Inter Greek or pass exam

• NTST 510 - Intro to Exegesis and Theology 1: Gospels Credits: 3

• Coreq: NTST 551  or pass Int. Greek

• 2 credits of  NTST 515 - New Testament Backgrounds Credits: 2,3
• NTST 543 - Intro to Exegesis and Theology 2: Acts and General Epistles Credits: 2

• Coreq: NTST552 or pass Inter Greek

Old Testament - 15

• OTST 551 - Biblical Hebrew I Credits: 3
• 2 credits of  OTST 552 - Biblical Hebrew II Credits: 2,3
• OTST 555 - Prophets Credits: 3

• Coreq: OTST552 or pass Hebrew placement exam

• OTST 558 - Writings Credits: 2

• Coreq: OTST552 or pass Hebrew placement exam

• OTST 565 - Pentateuch Credits: 3

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• 2 credits of  ANEA 510 - Archaeology and the Bible Credits: 2,3
• Or 2 credits of  ANEA 514 - Bible Lands and Their Explorations Credits: 2,3
• Or 2 credits of  NTST 615 - New Testament Archaeology Credits: 2,3

Theology - 10

• 2 credits of  THST 510 - Understanding the Christian World Credits: 2,3
• 2 credits of  THST 521 - Christian Theology I Credits: 2,3
• 2 credits of  THST 522 - Christian Theology II Credits: 2,3
• 2 credits of  THST 550 - Principles of Christian Ethics 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.