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: 0,1
• 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

• 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: 2,3
• 2 credits of  CHMN 552 - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry Credits: 0,2
• 2 credits of  CHMN 555 - Pastoral Counseling Credits: 2,3

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• 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

• 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 - 12

• 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

• Prereq: CHIS504-Adventist Heritage

New Testament - 15

• NTST 551 - Beginning Greek Credits: 0,2 (C- or higher)
• 3 credits of  NTST 552 - Intermediate Greek Credits: 0,2,3 (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: 0,3
• 2 credits of  OTST 552 - Biblical Hebrew II Credits: 0,2,3
• 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 - 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