Divinity MDiv (Track 2)

MDiv General Infomation

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Total Credits: 107

Placement Examinations (Optional)

Biblical Literacy Examination - All students who do not pass at 80% or who opt not to take the Biblical Literacy Entrance Exam, must take GSEM525 - The Bible and Biblical History their first semester in the MDiv program.

Adventist Heritage Examination - 75%

Interdisciplinary Courses: 15 Credits

• GSEM 525 - The Bible and Biblical History Credits: 0,1
• GSEM 510 - Revelation, Inspiration and Hermeneutics Credits: 3
• GSEM 511 - Daniel and Revelation Credits: 3
• 2 Credits of  GSEM 530 - Doctrine of the Sanctuary Credits: 2,3
• 2 Credits of  GSEM 534 - Issues in Ellen G. White Studies Credits: 2
• 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: 26 Credits

• 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: 2,3
• CHMN 552 - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry Credits: 0,2
• 2 Credits of  CHMN 555 - Pastoral Counseling Credits: 2,3
• 3 Credits of  CHMN 562 - Field Evangelism Credits: 3–6
• CHMN 560 - Theological Field Education Credits: 2

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• Choose one (2 Credit) course from each of the following sets:

• 2 Credits of  CHMN 523 - Worship: Word and Music Credits: 2,3
• Or  CHMN____ Advanced Preaching  (600 Level) Credits: 2

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• 2 Credits of  CHMN 656 - Holistic Small Groups Credits: 2,3
• Or  2 Credits of  CHMN 553 - The Church and Social Issues Credits: 2,3
• Or  2 Credits of  MSSN 505 - Christian Responses to Human Needs Credits: 2,3

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Discipleship and Religious Education - 8 Credits

• 3 Credits of  DSRE 541 - Foundations of Biblical Spirituality Credits: 2,3 (Must be taken 1st Fall Semester in Program)
• 3 Credits of  DSRE 615 - Collaborative Ministry Credits: 3
• 2 Credits of  DSRE 676 - Topics: _______________ Credits: 1–3 (Youth and Young Adults/Marriage and Family Ministry)

Church History: 12 Credits

• 3 credits of  CHIS 504 - Adventist Heritage Credits: 0,3
• 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

New Testament: 15 Credits

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

• NTST 551 - Beginning Greek Credits: 0,2
• 3 credits of  NTST 552 - Intermediate Greek Credits: 0,2,3
• 2 credits of  NTST 515 - New Testament Backgrounds Credits: 2,3
• NTST 510 - Intro to Exegesis and Theology 1: Gospels Credits: 3
• NTST 543 - Intro to Exegesis and Theology 2: Acts and General Epistles Credits: 2
• NTST 509 - Intro to Exegesis and Theology 3: Pauline Writings Credits: 3

Old Testament: 15 Credits

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

• OTST 551 - Biblical Hebrew I Credits: 0,3
• 2 Credits of  OTST 552 - Biblical Hebrew II Credits: 0,2,3
• OTST 565 - Pentateuch Credits: 3
• OTST 555 - Prophets Credits: 3
• OTST 558 - Writings Credits: 2

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• Choose one of the following (2 credit) courses:

• 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 Credits

• 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: 6 Credits

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

MDiv Emphasis Options

Students enrolled in the MDiv program may choose from a number of 12-credit emphases.  Students must apply for an emphasis during the first year of their program.  More specific details may be obtained from each department regarding these areas of emphasis. 

Choosing an emphasis may prolong the length of a student’s  program.  Please consider the possibility of adding a semester to your MDiv program when attempting to complete an emphasis.  Regular master’s tuition is charged for courses taken after an MDiv student has completed their program coursework.