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
• 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: 2,3
• 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
• 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

• 3 credits of  DSRE 541 - Foundations of Biblical Spirituality Credits: 2,3

• (Must be taken 1st Fall Semester in Program.)

• 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 - 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 - 17

• 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

Research - 9

• FDNT 560 - Health Research Methods Credits: 3
• FDNT 680 - Research Seminar Credits: 1
• FDNT 698 - Research Project Credits: 3

Concentration - 15

• FDNT 565 - Current Issues in Nutrition and Wellness Credits: 3
• FDNT 520 - Vegetarian Nutrition and Disease Prevention Credits: 3
• FTES 510 - Fitness and Health Promotion Credits: 2
• PBHL 540 - Grant Writing Credits: 2
• PBHL 545 - Program Planning and Evaluation Credits: 3
• 2 credits of  PBHL 646 - Integration of Spirituality in Health Care Credits: 2

Practicum - 1

• 1 credit of  PBHL 580 - Field Practicum Credits: 2 (180 hours)
• PBHL 697 - Capstone Program 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. Recommendations: Three recommendations are required from professionals—such as advisors, major professors, and employers—excluding relatives. You are asked to provide names and email addresses on the online application, and then recommenders will receive an email with a direct link to the form.
4. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
5. Statement of Purpose
6. English Proficiency: Students whose language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English proficiency by meeting the minimum scores. To learn more please visit our entrance exams page.
7. Corequisites:

• Biology or Anatomy & Physiology or Physiology course
• Two nutrition courses